Ben B. Philips

Ben B. Philips is a respected trial lawyer based in Columbus, Georgia, with more than three decades of experience handling complex legal challenges. He is a member of the law firm Philips Branch, Hodges & Worstell, and has built a strong reputation for representing individuals in serious legal matters. His practice focuses on personal injury law, pharmaceutical product liability, medical negligence, and consumer-related cases. Through decades of courtroom work, he has earned recognition as a skilled advocate who consistently pursues justice for those harmed by negligence or misconduct.

Ben earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his J.D. from Mercer University. His formal legal education provided a strong foundation in trial practice, legal analysis, and advocacy. These academic credentials supported his transition into complex litigation and helped shape his approach to handling high-stakes cases involving serious injuries, wrongful death, and corporate wrongdoing.

Ben has achieved results that have had a lasting impact on clients and the local legal community throughout his legal career. He has secured the three largest jury verdicts ever awarded in Muscogee County, Georgia, including verdicts in a medical malpractice death case, a false arrest case, and a libel and slander matter. He has also obtained numerous additional seven-figure jury verdicts across various areas of personal injury law, reflecting consistent courtroom success.

Ben B. Philips has played a key role in both large-scale litigation and individual cases. He served as co-counsel in the largest class action settlement of the nation involving Universal Life Insurance products and remains active in other insurance-related class actions. His work has helped injured individuals and consumers recover compensation, hold powerful entities accountable, and navigate complex legal systems with confidence and clarity.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Philips Branch & Hodges
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Past President, Chattahoochee Bar Association

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Mercer University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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