Overview
Ben is also a trusted business advisor to many of his clients. He drafts and negotiates contracts, resolves disputes, assesses risks, and performs insurance coverage analysis. Ben’s dedication to his clients and his appreciation for his clients' entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of all of his legal work. Ben understands that his clients' business considerations are as important as the legal issues at hand.
Construction Claims and Disputes
Ben represents general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and owners in complex construction litigation. He has represented clients in various disputes, including construction defects and payment issues.
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Ben also handles contract matters for construction professionals, design professionals and owners in various contract matters. He negotiates and drafts all forms of contract documents, from design-build contracts, master service agreements, construction management contracts and master procurement agreements.
Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Ben handles a variety of matters for commercial entities, including disputes related to mechanic’s liens, wrongful termination, payment issues, insurance bad faith and fraud.
Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Colorado
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Education
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
J.D. University of Denver Water Law Review (2005)
University of New Mexico
B.A. magna cum laude (2001)
Insights & Events
Other Perspectives
- Panel Discussion: Colorado’s Workforce Issue – Framing the Issue and Practical Solutions
Faegre Baker Daniels Construction Law Seminar, Denver, 2017 - Making Claims and Resolving Disputes During the Construction Process
Faegre Baker Daniels Construction Law Seminar, Denver, 2016 - Making Claims and Resolving Disputes During the Construction Process
HalfMoon Education’s Construction Law Seminar, 2016 - Reviewing Contract Documents
HalfMoon Education’s Construction Law Seminar, 2015 - Developments in Colorado’s Construction Defect Law
Faegre Baker Daniels Construction Law Seminar, Denver, 2014 - 2014 Construction Law Update
Faegre Baker Daniels Construction Law Seminar, Denver, 2014 - Plan for the Best and Prepare for the Worst: Avoiding Legal Snags on Construction Projects - Delays, Suspension, Acceleration, Disruption, Differing Site Conditions and Payment
Faegre Baker Daniels Construction Law Seminar, Denver, 2013 - Plan for the Best and Prepare for the Worst: Multi-Family For-Sale Projects & Construction Defect Law in Colorado
Faegre Baker Daniels Construction Law Seminar, Denver, 2013 - Integrated Project Delivery in Colorado
Helped organize and presented at the AIA/AGC/ACEC Liaison Committee Meeting, Denver, 2013 - Insurance Provisions in Construction Contracts
Faegre Baker Daniels Construction Law Seminar, Indianapolis, 2013 - Collaboration Not Procrastination: The Need for and Benefits of Immediate Action Upon Discovery of Construction Defects
Faegre Baker Daniels Construction Law Seminar, Denver, 2012
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
- Associated General Contractors of Colorado
Civic Activities
- Metro Volunteer Lawyers (Denver) – Post-Decree Clinic
- Rolling Hills Elementary School — Pledge Drive (Chairman)
- Rolling Hills Elementary School — Parents' Night Out Program (Past Chairman)
- Cherry Creek School District — Leadership Cherry Creek Program, Nominated Member
- St. Thomas More's Small Wonders Program — Past Volunteer
Honors
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2014-16, 2018-19
- Super Lawyers — Colorado Rising Star, Construction Law, 2013-19