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Ben A. Snipes
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Biography
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. Mr. Snipes has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and is a Top 500 Plaintiff Conusmer Lawyer as nationally ranked by LawDragon. In 2019 and 2023, 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.
Top shelf personal injury attorney with the experience necessary to maximize your recovery.
We thoroughly evaluate these cases to maximize the victim's financial and physical recovery.
Handles all aspects of mesothelioma and asbestos cases.
Experienced in handling serious and complex injury cases.
Hiring us will assure your case is handled professionally by experienced trucking injury counsel.
We fight to maximize your financial and physical recovery from workplace injuries.
We understands the nuances of wrongful death cases and can maximize your family's recovery.
Practice Areas
19
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Montana for 17 years
State: Montana
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Ben online.
Ben A. Snipes's Reviews
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Ben A. Snipes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Ben for a long time and have seen the great work he's done for his clients. You have a lot of choices for attorneys, but Ben should be at the top of that list."
Car accident lawyer
Mesothelioma and asbestos lawyer
Mesothelioma and asbestos lawyer
General practice lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Family lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyer, Best Attorneys in America
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Trial Lawyer of the Year, Montana Trial Lawyers Association
2023
Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, Lawdragon
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Trial Lawyer of the Year, Montana Trial Lawyers Association
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Shareholder, Kovacich Snipes Johnson, P.C.
1900 - Present
Partner, Kovacich Snipes Johnson P.C.
2006 - 2008
Legal Intern, Paoli, Latino, and Kutzman
Associations
2016 - Present
Cascade County Law ClinicBoard of Directors
2016 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Montana chapter)Board of Directors
2014 - Present
The National Trial LawyersTop 100 Trial Lawyers-Montana- member
2008 - Present
Montana Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Montana State BarMember
2008 - Present
Cascade County Bar AssociationMember/Executive Officer (2009)/President (2019)
2014 - 2022
The National Trial LawyersTop 40 Under 40- Montana- Member
Sample of Legal Cases
$65,000,000 verdict
$409,000 jury verdict
Confidential settlement
Confidential settlement
Public settlement- $650,000
Confidential settlement
Confidential settlement
Confidential settlement
public settlement- $425,000
public settlement- $482,000
verdict- $409,100
Education
2008
J.D.
2005
BS
Speaking Engagements
2024
Judicial Panel- Moderator
2024
Litigator's Guide to Surviving the Holidays
2023
Interplay Between Contract and Tort Damages in Montana
2022
Damages and Argument at Trial
2020
Administrative Venues and Your Clients- Montana Medical Legal Panel
2017
Federal Trials Civil Panel
2014
MTLA Spring Seminar- host
Publications
2024
2018
2015
Languages
English