Benjamin Joseph Sansone
also known as Ben
About Benjamin
Biography
One of the earliest cases I took on in my new practice was a medical malpractice wrongful death case that settled a few years later for $4.6 Million dollars. That was the largest med mal settlement in Missouri for 2007. Since then my practice has continued to grow with a primary focus of serious personal injury cases, however, I never overlook the small cases, I still enjoy those cases just as much and love getting great results for my clients.
I was born in St Louis and grew up here and graduated in the top 10% of my class at SLU Law School in 2002. I spent a few years at large lawfirms learning the ropes, getting courtroom and trial experience, and defending large corporations and insurance companies. My experiences at these defense firms was invaluable and I enjoyed my time there, however, my heart just was not in it as I am a Plaintiff's lawyer to my very core. I prefer the role of Matt Damon in the movie the Rainmaker as opposed to Jon Voight's character.
In 2004 I started the St Louis Personal Injury Lawfirm of Sansone Law, llc. Within the first year I began getting excellent results for my clients and absolutely love what I do and take enourmous pride in being the best trial lawyer I can become.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
24 years | 1,000 cases
24 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Kentucky for < 1 year
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 23 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Sansone & Lauber
7777 Bonhomme Ave., Suite 2100, Saint Louis, MO, 63105-1939
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Benjamin Joseph Sansone's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 16 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Elizabeth | January 19, 2015
Thanks -
I just wanted to say thanks for settling my case last year and let you know that I just started law school. I got a scholarship that covers all but $7,000 of my tuition each year. The settlement made it easier for me to move and afford everything else.
Posted by Charles | September 4, 2013
Great Lawyer - $1.4 Million Settlement
Ben was the attorney for my wife and I after I suffered a brain injury at the hospital. We had a meeting with the hospital lawyers to try and settle the case, I was ready to settle at 900 thousand, but Ben said to hold on! hand in there, your case is worth much more! .... about 5 hours later we sett...
Posted by Corrine | September 2, 2013
Top notch trial lawyer
I was hit by a car while riding a bike. The driver drove off and the police did little about it. Ben tracked him down and filed a lawsuit. The driver denied he did it but Ben caught him in lies and his insurance company had to settle for a great amount. Ben is hard working, persistent, and I really l...
Posted by Sam | June 13, 2013
Talented lawyer and a good human being
Ben represented me after I hurt my back and needed surgery. I had a very tough case but Ben took the case all the way to trial for me. I did not realize how much the defense was fighting until I saw it all unfold at the hearing. The defense hired a neurosurgeon to testify that my injures were...
Posted by Kenny | February 6, 2013
Personal Injury - Drunk Driver - Settled
Ben worked diligently on my case. didn't let anything slip through the cracks. My case ultimately settled out of court but Ben was willing to go the distance if needed. Ben informed me of all the options, told me the good and the bad of all possible outcomes, and i felt had the best interests of me...
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known of Ben for years. More recently, Ben and I have worked together to assist other lawyers increase their skill levels for trial. Ben is a true advocate for his clients and he gives unselfishly of his time to help his brother and sister lawyers. He is very knowledgeable of the law and it is obviousl that he puts his clients' best interest as his most important goal. Ben is a great advocate for his clients and I would not hesitate to refer a client to Ben if I was unable to handle the matter myself."
"Ben Sansone is a great personal injury lawyer. He is a strong advocate for his clients and willing to fight for their rights. I've worked with Ben before and highly recommend him to handle your personal injury and medical negligence cases."
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"I've had the good fortune to work with Ben on two different matters over the past 18 months. He has excelled in all respects. He receives my highest recommendation."
"I have known Ben for many years. He is a tireless advocate and an excellent trial attorney."
"I endorse Ben for his hard work and knowledge. Having trained and studied with Ben I know the level of expertise to be at the top."
"Mr. Sansone gives sound, thoughtful, and practical legal advice. After reading scores of his responses to Avvo questions, I have a high level of confidence in his abilities and would refer clients to him without hesitation."
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"Mr. Sansone has represented a number of clients I have referred to him and I have received nothing but positive feedback. In addition to providing personal attention to each matter, Mr. Sansone is result driven and the outcomes of the cases he handles positively reflect that."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sansone is a very knowledgeable attorney."
"Ben Sansone and I worked on mutiple Personal Injury cases together over the last 3 years. Each time Ben Sansone has taken the time to meet with each client and explain the different possible outcomes of their case. He has always acted professionally and displayed the highest ethics when representing injured clients. On all of the cases he maximized the recovery for each client and obtained outstanding results. I would recommend him to any of my clients."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Recognition, Missouri Super Lawyers
2012
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate - "Top Trial Lawyers in America", Million Dollar Advocate Forum
2011
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2007
Best of Blawgs, St Louis Daily Record
2002
Cum Laude, Graduated SLU with Cum Laude GPA
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Partner, Sansone & Lauber
2004 - Present
Managing Partner, Sansone Law, LLC
2002 - 2003
Associate, Brown & James Pc
2001 - 2001
Summer Associate - Law School Internship, Thompson Coburn
Associations
2012 - Present
Missouri Lawyers' Reptile ListservManager
2011 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2009 - Present
Missouri Bicycle FederationSponsor
2004 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysMember
2004 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2004 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2003 - Present
American Trial Lawyers Association
2003 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
2002 - Present
Missouri BarMember
2000 - 2002
SLU Law Review
Sample of Legal Cases
6 Million
$290,000.00 Verdict
Confidential, close to statutory cap allowed
$135,000.00 Settlement
$1,400,000.00 Settlement
$260,000.00
Settled - $105,000.00
Settled - $300,000.00
Settled - $850,000.00
Settled - $900,000.00
Settlement - $140,000.00
$575,000.00 Settlement
$500,000 Settlement
Settlement 80,000.00
$2.3 MILLION JUDGMENT
Settlement - $4,600,000.00
Confidential Settlement
Illinois Work Comp Settlement of $500,000
4.5 Million Settlement
Education
2002
Juris Doctorate
1999
BSBA
1995
High School
Speaking Engagements
2013
Jury Persuasion
2012
2011
Publications
2012
2007
2004
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can I sue for birth injury, scarring and deformation
06 Feb 2013
Mother doesn't want to file wrongful death lawsuit for my brother who passed away. Can a sibling file?
30 Jan 2013
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29 Jan 2013