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Ben represents people who have been seriously injured and those who have been neglected or abused in nursing homes, hospitals, or other long-term care facilities. Ben is licensed to practice in Wisconsin, Illinois, New Mexico, and Texas. Prior to PKSD, Ben defended catastrophic personal injury and product liability claims across the country. Ben is honored to use the knowledge he gained working on the other side to advocate for families harmed by corporate negligence. He loves to stand up to a bully.
Ben was named a Rising Star each year from 2019 to 2023 and a Super Lawyer in 2024 and 2025. He was also named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 for Wisconsin.
Ben graduated cum laude in the top 10% of his class from Marquette University Law School. At Marquette, he was a judicial intern for the Judge Aaron E. Goodstein at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. He also interned with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Ben is also a graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Method at Thunderhead Ranch in Dubois, Wyoming (formerly known as the Trial Lawyers College). There, he had an opportunity to learn from some of the best trial lawyers in the country.
Ben is a member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice Nursing Home Litigation Group, and a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
In his spare time, Ben enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife and daughter.
I knew from a young age that I wanted to help people. Fighting for the little guy has always been part of who I am. Nothing is more important to me than making my clients feel like family and ensuring they have someone skilled and determined fighting in their corner.
I started my career defending insurance companies, but quickly realized my heart was in helping real people – not corporations. Now, I’m proud to fight for the little guy every day.
Client Reviews
PKSD was great to work with after I had been in a car accident. They were incredibly thorough, patient, and understanding through the whole process! Sam Killian handled my case and kept me up to date every step of the way. He worked to negotiate my final settlement and was transparent about timelines and total amounts. Great, clear communication! Definitely would recommend! They make it a breeze.
Excellent service! They handled my case with care and importance. They kept me updated every step of the way. They fought for me to get a higher payout and succeeded! I am grateful for their help!
I have use PKSD 3 times. They took very good care of me. They walked me through the process and answered all my questions. I recomend them to everybody I know.
Outstanding Legal Representation – Highly Recommend! I had an incredible experience working with PKSD. They fought hard for me and made sure I got the money I truly deserved. From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my case. Their expertise and dedication made the process smooth and stress-free. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal help. Thank you for everything!
