Ben A. Snipes

Ben Snipes is a plaintiff's personal injury attorney, specializing in serious injury cases. His practice presently focuses on asbestos related diseases, mesothelioma cases, catastrophic work injuries, and trucking accidents. In addition to a traditional tort practice, Mr. Snipes carries a significant Qui Tam/False Claims Act whistleblower and workers' compensation caseload.  He is an AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Montana by The National Trial Lawyers® since 2014.  In 2018, he was recognized as a Rising Star (for attorneys 40 years or younger) by Super Lawyers.  In 2019, Mr. Snipes and his partner, Mark Kovacich, were named Trial Lawyers of the Year by the Montana Trial Lawyers Association.  In 2021, Mr. Snipes along with his partner, Ross Johnson, acquired a $65 million verdict on behalf of 24 Montana farmers. This is the 2nd highest verdict in Montana state court history.

He has participated in educational seminars and published articles for the Montana Trial Lawyers Association.  Mr. Snipes has been a shareholder with Kovacich Snipes Johnson, P.C., since 2015 and is admitted to practice in all Montana federal and state courts and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.