Ben A. Snipes

Ben A. Snipes is a partner and shareholder at Kovacich Snipes Johnson, where he represents plaintiffs in personal injury law and related litigation. His practice focuses on trucking accidents, construction injuries, toxic torts, asbestos and mesothelioma claims, workplace injuries, workers’ compensation, and qui tam and False Claims Act whistleblower matters. He handles complex cases involving serious harm, technical evidence, corporate defendants, and substantial financial consequences for injured clients and families.

Ben earned his J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2008. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration, magna cum laude, from the University of Montana – Western, Dillon, Montana, where he graduated with honors, received a football scholarship, and was a two-time All-American offensive lineman. His academic and athletic background helped build the preparation, discipline, and analytical skills he applies to litigation, negotiation, trial work, and client advocacy today.

Ben has helped secure numerous multimillion-dollar settlements and awards, and the firm reports more than $500 million in total recoveries. In 2021, he and Ross Johnson obtained a $65 million verdict for 24 Montana farmers, identified by the firm as the second-highest verdict in Montana state court history. He has also been named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Montana Trial Lawyers Association in 2019 and 2023 for advocacy.

Ben A. Snipes is admitted in Montana, the US District Court for the District of Montana, and US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He serves on the Montana Trial Lawyers Association board and the Federal Bar Association’s Montana Chapter board and belongs to the State Bar of Montana and the American Association for Justice. He provides pro bono services, serves as a court-appointed guardian ad litem, and lectures on trial advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kovacich Snipes Johnson, P.C.
• Board of Directors, Montana Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Board of Directors, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Cascade County Bar Association, 2009

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

• University of Montana School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Montana
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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