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Benjamin D. Gilchrist

Litigation is all about sharing a compelling story.

Contact: P /612.604.6586E /[email protected]

Education

University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2021

• Dean’s Award for Law in Literature

University of Minnesota – Duluth, B.B.A., Human Resources, minor in History, 2018

 

Bar Admissions

Minnesota, 2021

South Carolina, 2022

North Carolina, 2022

U.S. District Court, D. Minn, 2022

U.S. District Court, D. N.D., 2024

My Approach

Litigation is a balancing act between the policies of a given law and the underlying facts of a matter. Nothing happens in a vacuum, so you can’t have one without the other. For me, one of the most enjoyable aspects of my role as an attorney is being able to deliver a compelling narrative that seamlessly weaves the facts of a particular situation with the theories and rules at the heart of the matter. I view my role as that of a translator, both for my clients in distilling complex laws and technical jargon, and for the court in synthesizing the facts and law into a winning argument. I work closely with my clients to understand their business objectives and to identify the best path forward to accomplish their goals.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending as much time as I can with my wife and son. I love being outdoors and you’ll often find me with my family at the lake, swimming or boating, running, or just spending time outside (even if that includes yardwork). I’m also an avid reader and writer – I’ve written and self-published a novel – and am always looking for my next fiction read.

Practice Areas

Practicing Business & Commercial Litigation

My Experience

I represent clients across all industry types in matters of contractual and commercial litigation, including products liability litigation, construction litigation, and trusts & estates disputes. I have experience conducting complex legal research and analysis, preparing court filings, depositions, arguing motions (often involving complicated expert and scientific testimony), and overseeing and coordinating case management from beginning to end.

Representative Matters

• Represented corporate clients in high-exposure fire and explosion cases nationwide
• Conducted nationwide inspections alongside experts to assess liability and evaluate potential defenses

Please note that the transactions listed above were completed at prior firms.