About Ben
Ben A. Vinson, Jr. has over 8 years of experience working in asbestos law, beginning his career at Fleming & Associates in Houston, TX. At Fleming & Associates, Ben began work as a law clerk in December 2009, eventually working as an investigator in May 2011. In April 2012, Ben was admitted to practice law in the state of Florida, and in July 2012, he left Fleming and Associates and formed his own practice, Vinson Law LLC, and continued working in asbestos-related law.
Ben earned his J.D. from the South Texas College of Law in May 2011, notably finishing the program 6 months ahead of schedule. He was awarded Best Speaker (Preliminary Round) during the Wechsler First Amendment Moot Court Competition, was a Quarterfinalist in the Vanderbilt First Amendment Moot Court Competition, and was a Finalist at the Rendings Products Liability Moot Court Competition. Ben also competed in Mock Trial Summer Academy at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. He earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Texas in May 2003. Ben is also a 2013 graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyer’s College.
In February 2014, Ben opened his practice further to begin working on auto collision and personal injury cases, and in April 2014 was admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Ben is a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), as well as a member of the AAJ’s Asbestos Litigation Group, the Florida Justice Association, and the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyer’s Association.
In October 2016, Ben obtained a 3.4 million dollar Hillsborough County, Florida jury verdict. His client had suffered a traumatic brain injury when rear-ended by a tractor-trailer. Also in 2016, Ben filed a class action suit on behalf of allegedly defrauded patients of the Lung Institute. https://goo.gl/K26ruQ.
In May 2016, Ben competed in an IRONMAN triathlon, clocking in at a little less than fifteen hours. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his son, Ben Andrew Vinson III and his wife Megan.
Practice areas
- Mesothelioma and asbestos: 75%
6 years
- Personal injury: 25%
6 years
Languages spoken
English
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 2012 | 09/09/2019 |
| IL | Active Out of State Lawyer - Permitted to Practice | 1970 | 11/21/2016 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
| 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2017 |
| Multi-Million Dollar Advocate | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2017 |
| Quarterfinalist in Vanderbilt First Amendment Competition | South Texas College of Law | 2011 |
| Finalist | Rendings Product Liability Moot Court Competition | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney at Law | Vinson Law Office, LLC | 2012 - Present |
| Law Clerk | Fleming & Associates | 2009 - 2011 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | 2017 - Present |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
| American Association for Justice, Traumatic Brain Injuries Litigation Group | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| American Association for Justice | Member | 2013 - Present |
| American Association for Justice Asbestos Litigation Group | Member | 2013 - Present |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | Graduate | 2013 - 2013 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Vinson Law Blog | Asbestos and Auto Collision Blogs | 2016 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | N/A | 2013 |
| Mock Trial Summer Academy | N/A | 2011 |
| South Texas College of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2011 |
| The University of Texas At Austin | Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wechsler First Amendment Moot Court Competition | Court Competition | 2010 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| PREM C. GURBANI, Plaintiff v. JOSE LUIS TRINIDAD COLON and M&B PRODUCTS, INC., Defendants. | $3,392,615.00 verdict with 88% responsibility attributed to Defendants. |
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Attorney endorsements
(17)Michael Hemming, Car accident Attorney on Aug 9, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ben has an amazing ability and attention to detail. He truely cares about his clients and gets results.
Brendan Bush, Litigation Attorney on Jan 12, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ben is an outstanding trial lawyer and even better person. He zealously advocates for his clients and routinely goes the extra mile to obtain justice. I endorse him without hesitation and would recommend him to anyone seeking trusted counsel.
Michael Murphy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ben is one of the best personal injury lawyers in the country. I've had the opportunity to work on several cases with him. He works very hard for all of his clients. I highly recommend this lawyer.
Erica Mynarich, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ben and I have co-counseled on several asbestos cases together. Because Ben has much more experience than me with this specialized area of law, I relied heavily on him to guide me.
Rachelle Carter, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 6, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a not only a friend but a fellow colleague. He is a strong and zealous attorney. He is hardworking, prepared, and knows the law. My friend is dedicated to his practice and who he represents. Ben is the Personal Injury lawyer I would recommend to anyone.
Jeffrey Dingwall, Litigation Attorney on Jan 5, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I am fortunate to have spent significant time working with Ben on case preparation. He is tireless, caring and a tremendous advocate. But he is even a better person. I highly recommend him!
Joseph Scrofano, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 5, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ben Vinson is a fearless trial lawyer who cares deeply for his clients. Without hesitation, I endorse him for personal injury and asbestos litigation. If someone I cared about how a serious legal matter, I would absolute send them his way. Great trial lawyer and great person!
Thomas Trask, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 5, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ben is a very dedicated trial lawyer. He takes the time and initiative to discovery the story of his cases and clients to obtain outstanding results. I would recommend Ben to handle any personal injury case.
Elana Greenway, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Jan 5, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Attorney Ben Vinson has dedicated his career to serving our nation's veterans, and in that capacity, has assisted so many who suffer from service-connected illnesses receive well deserved compensation. It has been a pleasure working with him on these matters.
Eric Ganci, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 5, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I was lucky enough to attend the 3-week Trial Lawyers College with Ben back in 2013. 3 weeks of literally living and working with someone, and you really get to know them. Ben has a heart of gold, and a determination to help YOU with what you're going through. For clients, it will be your legal issues obviously, but he's also going to care about you and for you as a person.
Ibiere Seck, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 4, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Charles Garella, Litigation Attorney on Jan 4, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ben is a powerful advocate with a persuasive demeanor and a unique approach to litigation. He takes the time to listen to his clients and works to achieve the results they deserve.
Andrew Calandro, Litigation Attorney on Jan 4, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the pleasure of working on cases with Ben Vinson and his work ethic is inspiring. Within five minutes of meeting him, you will learn that he truly cares about his clients and wants to get the best results for them. Ben is a zealous advocate for those that count on him.
Shelly Greco, Trucking accident Attorney on Jan 4, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I met Ben several years back and have had the opportunity to work with him on preparing a couple of his cases for trial. He is a skilled litigator who cares deeply and goes above and beyond for his clients and their cases. I highly recommend him.
Robert Brenner, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 4, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Ben on cases and can highly endorse his skills as a personal injury litigator.
Douglas Chanco, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 4, 2013
Relationship: Other
Ben is a phenominal attorney who brings his extensive knowledge and passion to the practice of law. Because of this, the results he obtains for his clients are outstanding. He is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and constantly strives to be the best legal advocate. He attends the nations top conferences so that he can always be prepared and knowledgeable when representing clients. I met him while we were both attending the Trial Lawyers College, and got to work with him on multiple cases. His ability is unmatched by most in the legal community, and I wholeheartedly endorse his work.
I endorse Ben Vinson as a superb lawyer.
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