For two decades, Ben has been helping sophisticated clients find dynamic solutions to complex legal disputes across myriad disciplines, including lender liability, creditors’ rights, business disputes, securities litigation, real estate matters and construction litigation. Beyond litigating, Ben also advises clients on transactional matters, including commercial lease negotiations and real estate deals. Through these varied experiences, Ben has honed his ability to assess evolving situations deftly and steer his clients to favorable outcomes. Foremost, he listens.
With clients ranging from Fortune 100 corporations involved in bet-the-company litigation to individuals mired in contract disputes, Ben tailors his approach to meet each client’s unique goals – whether that demands high-risk litigation, innovative settlement negotiations or something else entirely. Licensed in both Colorado and Illinois, Ben has handled matters during all stages of dispute resolution, including informal settlement discussions, mediation, arbitration and litigation in state and federal courts. Recently, Ben also first-chaired appeals in Illinois and Colorado state courts and in the federal Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Tenth Circuits.
Prior to joining Markus Williams, Ben gained valuable experience litigating at Jenner & Block, where he practiced alongside nationally-recognized attorneys. While in Chicago, Ben also worked at a mid-size firm and established his own solo practice before moving to Denver in 2021. When Ben is not practicing law, you can likely find him buried in a crossword, catching some live music, building something, playing mediocre golf or chasing his daughters around.
Represented banking clients as lead counsel in appeals pending in Illinois and Colorado state courts
Drafted appellate briefing and presented oral argument in front of Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in case involving complex antitrust and constitutional issues
Represented regional lender in hybrid residential and commercial dispute that resulted in favorable during contentious litigation
Represented recovery trust in bankruptcy litigation that resulted in $175 million settlement in client’s favor
Led settlement negotiations on behalf of corporate client against billion-dollar, multi-national corporation, which resulted in favorable settlement for client in excess of $1.5 million;
Represented corporate client and led investigation into $5 million fraud dispute with vendor and former employees;
Represented national bank in multiple consumer finance class actions in federal court
Drafted appellate brief in federal case where the Seventh Circuit ruled in favor of client without oral argument
Illinois Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
University of Illinois College of Law, 2006 (Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, Law Review, Rickert Award for Academic Excellence)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S., Journalism, 2000)
Jenner & Block, LLP (Associate) – Chicago, IL
Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella (Director) – Chicago, IL
areas of concentration
Bankruptcy and Restructuring Commercial Litigation
Creditors’ Rights
Distressed Investments
Fiduciary Litigation
Foreclosure
Awards and Recognition
Named as an Emerging Lawyer (top 2% of attorneys under age 40) by Leading Lawyers magazine in Banking & Financial Institutions Law and Consumer Protection Law – 2015, 2016, 2017
admitted
Illinois (since 2006)
Colorado (since 2023)