Ben Snipes
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Ben Snipes
Biography
Ben Snipes is a plaintiff's personal injury attorney, specializing in serious injury cases. His practice presently focuses on catastrophic workplace injuries, trucking and motor vehicle accidents, asbestos related diseases and mesothelioma cases.
In addition to a traditional plaintiffs practice, Mr. Snipes carries a significant Qui Tam/False Claims Act whistleblower and workers' compensation caseload.
He is an AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Montana by The National Trial Lawyers® since 2014. Since 2018, he has been recognized as a Rising Star (for attorneys 40 years or younger) by Super Lawyers. In 2019, Mr. Snipes and his partner, Mark Kovaicich, were named Trial Lawyers of the Year by the Montana Trial Lawyers Association.
He has participated in educational seminars and published articles for the Montana Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Snipes has been a shareholder with Kovacich Snipes, P.C., since 2015 and is admitted to practice in all Montana federal and state courts and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees - We work exclusively on a contingent fee basis. If we don't recover, our clients have no obligation to pay.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Shareholder Odegaard Kovacich Snipes, P.C.
Year: 2008 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Montana Trial Lawyers Association Member (2008 - Current)
Cascade County Law Clinic, Inc. Pro Bono Program Board of Directors (2016 - Current)
Federal Bar Association- Montana Chapter Board of Directors (2016 - Current)
Montana State Bar Member (2008 - Current)
Publications
Using Workers’ Compensation as a Springboard for Tort Actions Trial Trends (MTLA) (2018)
Workers' Compensation Bad Faith Claims Trial Trends (MTLA) (2015)
Awards
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers 2014.0
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Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers 2014.0
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AV
Martindale-Hubbell 2015.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2018.0
Note: Limited to the top 2.5% of attorneys either 40 years of age or younger or with less than 10 years of practice.
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Trial Lawyer of the Year
Montana Trial Lawyers Association 2019.0
Note: Awarded for Outstanding Trial Advocacy to Ben Snipes and Mark Kovacich
Education
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University of Montana School of Law J.D. (2008)
Year: 2005 - 2008
Speaking Engagements
Interplay Between Contract and Tort Damages, St. Patrick's Day CLE, Butte, Montana, March 17, 2023, State Bar of Montana
Interplay Between Contract and Tort Damages, St. Patrick's Day CLE, Butte, Montana, March 17, 2023, State Bar of Montana
Websites
https://mtlawyers.com/
Firm Website
Odegaard Kovacich Snipes, P.C.
21 3rd Street North, Suite 301, Great Falls, MT 59401