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Ben is a bankruptcy and restructuring attorney in Frost Brown Todd’s Nashville office. He serves as outside general counsel to companies in the electronic payments industry and helps automakers manage supply chain crises that threaten production. Ben also represents various stakeholders in complex bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings throughout the country. He graduated from Emory University School of Law.

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Experience

Legal Work Highlights

Ben has extensive experience as a commercial litigator, working on complex cases involving business disputes for an array of clients. He appreciates the opportunity to help Nashville businesses navigate legal disputes and achieve comprehensive solutions in a cost-efficient manner.

Ben obtained a $2 million+ judgment as counsel for one of the “big four” publishing companies in a copyright infringement action involving over 500 musical compositions.

He has also represented various financial institutions in cases involving loan servicing, auto finance, and mutual funds, and has experience working on matters involving labor and employment.

Education

Law School

Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2012

Undergraduate School

University of Georgia, B.B.A., Banking and Finance, 2009, cum laude

Clerkships

Ben served as a clerk for the court(s) and judge(s) below:

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Hon. Willis Hunt, Summer 2010

Bar Memberships

Ben is licensed to practice in the following state(s):

Tennessee, 2014

Florida, 2012

Courts

Ben is admitted to practice before the following court(s):

Tennessee Supreme Court

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Florida Supreme Court

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Recognition

Local & National Recognition

Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, 2021

Selected for inclusion in Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Stars® (Bankruptcy), 2019-2020

Dean’s Award for Public Service, 2012

AT&T Excellence in Pro Bono Legal Services Award, 2011

Georgia Merit Scholarship

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association, board member

American Bar Association

Florida Bar Association

Nashville Bar Association

Tennessee Bar Association

Civic Activities

Civic & Charitable Organizations

Jewish Federation of Nashville, NowGen Board Co-Chair

Center for Nonprofit Management, Innovation Catalyst Team Member, 2018

University School of Nashville Mock Trial Coach, 2017-2018

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Board of Directors Intern, 2016-2017

Young Leaders Council – Class 66, 2016

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