Benjamin I. Grant
About Benjamin
Biography
Ben, a native of Wisconsin, has practiced law in Maine since 1986. He first came to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, graduating in 1980, magna cum laude, with a degree in biochemistry. He graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in 1986. While at Northeastern, he chaired the Equal Justice Foundation, an organization dedicated to making the justice system accessible to traditionally under represented segments of society, and co-founded a public interest law fellowship funded by alumni.
His attachment to the state brought him back to Maine following law school. He worked for the Portland law firm of Bornstein & Hovermale for eight years, representing clients in workers' compensation, personal injury, and social security disability cases as well as a significant number of pro bono clients.
In 1995, Ben co-founded Kaplan & Grant, where he specializes in workers' compensation and social security disability cases. He is committed to giving every client the personal attention they deserve. Ben also has a long history of providing legal assistance to low-income clients through the Volunteer Lawyers Project. He has received the Maine Bar Foundation's Pro Bono Award, given to the attorney who takes the most pro bono cases in a year, for 14 of the past 30 years. Over the years, he has represented over 300 clients in landlord/tenant and unemployment compensation cases.
Ben is a member of the Maine State Bar Association and Maine Trial Lawyers Association. He is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts of Maine. Ben and his wife, Caroline Eliot, have two sons, Elias and Caleb, as well as a flock of chickens and several beehives. Ben spends his spare time cutting firewood to heat their home, biking, snowboarding and woodworking.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
40 years | 3,000 cases
40 years | 600 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-30%
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 39 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maine for 39 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Benjamin I. Grant
136 Commercial Street, Suite 302, Portland, ME, 04101
Kaplan & Grant
136 Commercial Street, Suite 302, Portland, ME, 04101
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Benjamin I. Grant's Reviews
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41 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
lawyer representation
I hired this office, specifically, Benjamin Grant, to represent my workmans' comp claim in 2007 for my back injury. We were very pleased with representation and the outcome. We would rate this office an 11 out of a possible 10.
Posted by Roland | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Friendly and Courteous
Ben keep me informed on the proceedings of my case. More important on why things went as they did.
Posted by Ceci | August 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Went Above and Beyond
Ben worked on my Workers Comp case for me. My claim was complicated, and involved multiple dates of injury which caused me a ton of confusion when speaking with the insurance adjusters. I consider myself an organized person when it comes to records and paperwork, but it all got too overwhelming event...
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2015 | Social Security Disability
A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
There are no words strong enough to say how much I HATE Attorneys. I think they are actually lower than Car Dealers. Ben and his team have redeemed the world of law. He is just a nice person, period. He's laid back, makes you feel comfortable and doesn't talk down to you. He and his team did a f...
Posted by Mike | December 29, 2014 | Workers Compensation
workers comp
Meet Ben in 2002 after a work related Injury . After 12 years and 3 major operation all parties agreed . Ben advised me through the whole procedure . He always keep me informed and did a great job. Ben and his staff do excellent work with their client best interest first. Ben always told me the wors...
Benjamin I. Grant's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Ben for years, both as a friend and an attorney. Ben is extremely skilled, thoughtful, and ethical. I can't recommend him highly enough."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Pro Bono Publico Award, Maine Bar Foundation
2006
Pro Bono Publico Award, Maine Bar Foundation
2005
Pro Bono Publico Award, Maine Bar Foundation
1997
Pro Bono Publico Award, Maine Bar Foundation
1996
Pro Bono Publico Award, Maine Bar Foundation
1995
Pro Bono Publico Award, Maine Bar Foundation
1994
Pro Bono Publico Award, Maine Bar Foundation
1992
Pro Bono Publico Award, Maine Bar Foundation
1991
Pro Bono Publico Award, Maine Bar Foundation
1990
Pro Bono Publico Award, Maine Bar Foundation
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Partner, Kaplan & Grant
1986 - 1994
Attorney, Bornstein and Hovermale
Associations
2017 - Present
Maine Equal Justice ProjectVice President of the Board
2016 - Present
Maine Equal Justice PartnersBoard Member
1986 - Present
Maine State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2011
What Doctor's Need to Know About Workers' Compensation
Languages
English