Overview
Benjamin W. Powell specializes in the defense of a variety of claims, including:
- product liability
- personal injury/wrongful death
- breach of contract
- professional liability
- insurance
- trucking and transportation
As counsel for multi-national Fortune 50 companies to small businesses and individuals, Mr. Powell focuses on protecting his clients from potential exposure and harm to their reputations. He does so in a collaborative, cost-effective manner. For over two decades, he has successfully litigated on behalf of his clients in some of the most difficult venues in the nation. His clients consistently turn to him for advice and representation to protect their business interests.
Education
- University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, J.D., 2003
- Truman State University, B.A. in English, 2000
LAW SCHOOL HONORS/INVOLVEMENT
- Dean's List
Admissions & Affiliations
- Illinois
- Missouri
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Courts for the
- Southern District of Illinois
- Central District of Illinois
- Northern District of Illinois
- Eastern District of Missouri
Professional Associations
- Defense Research Institute
- Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
- Illinois Bar Association
- The Missouri Bar
Practices
Honors
Honors & Awards
- Best Lawyers in America (2025)
- Illinois Leading Lawyers (2018-2024)
- Emerging Lawyer (2015-2017)
Insights
News
Events & Speaking Engagements
- “Spoliation: The Insurer and Insurance Defense Attorney’s Dilemma in Illinois,” HeplerBroom University (Edwardsville IL, 2009)
