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.
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136 Commercial Street, Suite 302, Portland, ME, 04101
136 Commercial Street, Suite 302, Portland, ME, 04101
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Posted by Steve | February 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Steve Atwell
I was dealing with the insurance company myself at the beginning of my injury and it was frustrating..Being a stubborn person and very persistent I dealt with getting tossed from adjuster to adjuster..It seemed I had someone new handling my claim every other week. And things such as approvals for th...
Posted by Amba | November 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Highly Recommend
I was receiving worker's compensation for a work related injury. I had to fight with the insurance company to receive my benefits timely and to get medical bills and prescriptions covered. As most people know workers compensation is a fraction of what you were making when you were working. Living ...
Posted by Karlee | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Mr. Grant at Kaplan and Grant fight for the individual
I had a Workman Comp case that lasted about 6 years. Mr. Grant was very supportive, informative and available during that time. He took the time to explain the process at every step and was always willing to explain further when clarification was needed. He and his team quickly resolved concerns rega...
Posted by Kay | July 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Wow he worked wonders
I went to Ben after a long battle with workers comp. First he requested the records to determine if he would take my case. He agreed and comtacted workers fomp. He was able to reinstate my claim, retro active. I continued to receive checks. Througout the process Ben was very clear on what he coul...
Posted by Robert Moore | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
OUTSTANDING
First lawyer said I had a poor case and didn't want it. I was referred to "highly regarded" Attorney Grant. He was thorough, patient, maintained integrity and gave great counsel. My case was successful thanks to his talent and his ability to get to the truth. Staff is beyond kind and helpful Highly r...
"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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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
1995 - Present
Partner, Kaplan & Grant
1986 - 1994
Attorney, Bornstein and Hovermale
2017 - Present
Maine Equal Justice ProjectVice President of the Board
2016 - Present
Maine Equal Justice PartnersBoard Member
1986 - Present
Maine State Bar AssociationMember
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
A.B.
2011
What Doctor's Need to Know About Workers' Compensation
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