Capabilities
Ben focuses his practice on estate planning, trust and estate litigation, and general civil litigation. A Des Moines native, Ben provides his clients with a sophisticated level of advocacy informed by his background in both the judicial and private sectors. 

After law school, Ben gained a unique perspective on the appellate process while serving as a judicial law clerk for the Iowa Court of Appeals. Following his clerkship, he practiced for several years in Chicago before returning to Des Moines in 2024.

Ben is passionate about helping clients navigate the legal system, whether he is guiding a family through the sensitive process of forming an estate plan or advocating for a client in the courtroom. Ben's primary goal is to take the anxiety out of the legal process by providing the steady, clear guidance needed to protect his client's interests and prepare them for the future. 

Admissions
Iowa State Bar
Illinois State Bar

Education
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D.
Iowa State University, B.A.