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About Benjamin
Biography
In 2016, at the age of 37, Benjamin P. Cloward became the youngest lawyer in the history of the State of Nevada to be awarded the prestigious “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Nevada Justice Association. That same year, he became the youngest member of the Nevada, Las Vegas Chapter of ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), and at the time was also the youngest person in the State of Nevada to be Board Certified as a Personal Injury Specialist. He has received many additional recognitions including being AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and receiving a perfect 10.0 by . He has been featured in several magazines in Nevada for his accomplishments and hard work.
Just recently, in February of 2020, Ben obtained a $38 million dollar jury verdict, which is believed to be the largest ever negligent security for wrongful death in the State of Nevada and was the 2nd largest wrongful death verdict in the entire United States in 2020. Other verdicts Ben has obtained include a $15 million dollar jury verdict in 2016 on behalf of a family whose disabled son Harvey was allowed to choke to death on a paratransit bus. That verdict was upheld in a unanimous decision after four years of contentious appellate litigation with the final judgment ballooning to nearly $21 million dollars. The defense in that case never formally offered a single penny. After obtaining the verdict, Ben continued working on the safety issue that led to Harvey’s death and with the help of many other people got “Harvey’s Law” passed in Nevada in 2017, which required certain training for all paratransit bus drivers to ensure others were protected. In 2016, Ben also obtained a $12.9 million dollar jury verdict for a family whose life had been altered by a drunk driver that injured the mother and killed the daughter. He also obtained a $10 million dollar settlement for a client who was significantly injured from a fall which resulted in a moderate brain injury. Ben has obtained multiple soft-tissue, low visible property damage jury verdicts including a $2.98 million dollar jury verdict in 2018, a $1,075,000 verdict in 2014 and several 6 figure verdicts where Ben obtained verdicts over 180 times greater than the defense offers prior to trial. Other notable results on behalf of his clients include a $27.5 million settlement against Greyhound Lines Inc. and a $20 million dollar settlement against Jacuzzi Luxury Bath, dba Jacuzzi, Inc. and First Street for Boomers & Beyond, Inc. Also, he recently obtained an $8 million dollar jury verdict against FedEx Ground Package Inc. In addition to obtaining significant jury verdicts, Ben has also been involved in settling over thirty cases for values ranging from $1 million to $10 million as noted above. He has tried to verdict cases in both State and Federal Court in Utah and Nevada.
Ben successfully argued the Khoury v. Seastrand, 133 Nev. Adv. Op. 52 (July 28, 2016) case which was a huge victory for all injured Nevadans because it rejected the Howell-doctrine, which allows negligent people who caused harm to get a discount when they hit responsible citizens who carried personal health insurance.
Ben is a graduate of the famed Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College and believes as does Gerry that “It all begins with you . . .” Ben served on the board for a nonprofit company called the Loa Fund, which focuses on providing financial assistance to those who struggle with addiction to receive help through wilderness therapy and other addiction recovery programs. Ben believes that you can never truly understand another human until you have walked a mile in their shoes and that everyone should be given the benefit of the doubt and a chance to prove themselves. Ben was raised in Salem, Utah. As a young boy Ben earned his Eagle Scout Award and after graduation from high school, he served a volunteer two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Louisiana. He still volunteers in his church and has served in various callings.
Ben attended the University of Utah and graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He began law school at the University of Tulsa, College of Law. After his first year Ben transferred to the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, where he graduated in 2008. While in law school, Ben received the Outstanding Achievement Award for Teaching Law in the High School, the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Property, and was on the Dean’s List. He also served as the President of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and as a Judicial Intern for the then-State Court Presiding Judge, Gregory K. Frizzell, who is now a Judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma. He also participated as a Note and Comment Editor for the Journal of Land, Resources, and Environment Law, where his Comment, Why has State v. Hutchinson Been Ignored? An Analysis of Why Utah Cities Lack Authority to Exact Water, 28 J. LAND RESOURCES & ENVTL. L. 433, was selected for publication.
Ben’s interests outside of work include spending time with his wife and two beautiful daughters. He also enjoys mule deer archery hunting, bass-fishing, camping and watching the Boston Red Sox
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Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Wrongful Death
55%
17 years | 100 cases
Motorcycle Accident
10%
17 years | 50 cases
Personal Injury
10%
17 years | 500 cases
Slip and Fall Accident
10%
17 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-50%
Awards
2013
Licenses
Licensed in Utah for 16 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 17 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Cloward Trial Lawyers
(702) 997-5000
Fax
9950 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89129
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Posted by ND | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent law firm
Ben Cloward is a fantastic attorney and a wonderful human being who genuinely cares about his clients. During my injury case, he consistently updated me about the progress. Like a lot of people, I had no knowledge about the legal system so Ben took his time to thoroughly explain everything so I can m...
Posted by Kristin | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Kristin Fowles
I was involved in a car accident that left me in debilitating pain. Mr. Cloward assisted me through the rehabilitation process and assured that my needs would be taken care of from a monetary standpoint. He is personable, passionate and wholly committed to his clients. I am grateful for his advoca...
Posted by Debby | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best Attorney EVER!
From my initial meeting with Benjamin Cloward I was impressed. My case had an added factor, as it occured out of state. His questions with regard to the facts of the accident were things I had never considered. I was very little help with the case as I had, and still have no memory of the accident (...
Posted by Deanne | November 05, 2014 | Personal Injury
From a very satisfied client
Almost immediately upon meeting Ben we knew he was "our guy". As we got to know him his friendly and compassionate demeanor is the real deal. Do not let that fool you either because Ben is like a "lion" protecting his brood when it came to working for my case. He is knowledgeable, professional and w...
Benjamin P. Cloward's Lawyer Endorsements
"This guy is my hero! And I'm not just saying that because he is my boss. Ben Cloward is one hell of a trial attorney. If you want the best representation that you can get for a personal injury matter, retain Ben."
"Ben Cloward is an exceptional attorney - dedicated and skilled in his representation of injured victims. I have personally observed Ben grow as a trial lawyer with hard work and determination - starting from short trials and working his way up to multi-million dollar verdicts. Ben is an honest advocate and a well respected member of the community. I endorse Ben!"
"Ben is an excellent personal injury lawyer. He cares deeply about his clients and fights hard for their rights. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ben is more dedicated to his craft than anyone I know. Although he is undoubtedly a top-tier lawyer, he tirelessly strives to discover ways to represent his client's interests even better. He truly cares for his clients and I can't recommend Ben strongly enough."
"Great lawyer. Puts his heart and soul into his cases in an effort to get the best possible outcome for his clients. Genuinely cares about each clients case. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Benjamin Cloward is a very motivated and dedicated attorney who puts the interests of his clients first."
"I endorse this lawyer, back when I used to do insurance defense Mr. Cloward represented a person injured in a slip and fall at my client's property. I was very impressed with his tenacity in deposition."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Benjamin is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit."
"I endorse Benjamin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cloward is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."
"Fierce advocate in and out of the courtroom. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ben thrives under the pressure and stress of even the most complex litigation cases. His love for law and constant development of trial techniques have made him an authority in the legal community. He's the hardest working attorney I know, and is often times the first one in the office and the last one out. I would recommend Ben to anyone looking for a competent and experienced trial attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely knowledgeable and forthright, I would trust Benjamin with my case."
"Benjamin Cloward is an excellent attorney who takes the time to work up a case properly and is a fantastic advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Trial Lawyer of the Year, Nevada Justice Association
2014
Top Lawyer, Desert Companion Magazine
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2008
S.J. Quinney College of Law Outstading Achievement Award, University of Utah
2006
CALI Exellence for the Future Award, Property, CALI
2006
Dean's List, University of Tulsa College of Law
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Managing Partner, Cloward Trial Lawyers
2017 - 2022
Partner, Richard Harris Law Firm
2015 - 2017
Owner, Cloward Hicks & Brasier
2009 - 2015
Associate, Richard Harris Law Firm
2008 - 2009
Associate, Alverson Taylor Mortensen & Sanders
Associations
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Trial Lawyers
2013 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 40 Under 40
2013 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2013 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeGraduate
2012 - Present
Loa FundBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
American Association for Justice
2011 - Present
North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS)
2011 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ClubMember
2009 - Present
Nevada Justice Association
2009 - Present
Utah State Bar
2008 - Present
Nevada State Bar
2007 - 2008
Journal of Land, Resources & Environmental LawNote and Comment Editor
2005 - 2008
J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Sample of Legal Cases
Trucking negligence confidential settlement
$12 million dollar settlement
Greyhound bus crash settlement
$27.5 million dollar settlement
Wrongful death settlement against Jacuzzi and firstSTREET
$20 million dollars
Jury verdict against FedEx
$8 million dollar jury verdict
Confidential settlement for wrongful death
$20 million dollars
Bus transportation negligence - wrongful death
$21.05 million dollar settlement
Wrongful death verdict
$38.6 million
Wrongful death jury verdict against drunk driver
$12.9 million dollar jury verdict
Bus transportation negligence against First Transit - wrongful death
$15 million dollar jury verdict
Verdict $1,075,000
Verdict -- $1,075,000
Litke v. Bankruptcy Estate of Alison Santos
$2,307,286.07
Forklift Injury $695,000
Settlement -- $695,000
Confidential settlement for Casino negligence
$10 million dollar settlement
Construction Site Death $2,250,000
Settlement $2,250,000
Verdict $226,000
Verdict -- $226,000
Verdict $760,000
Verdict - $760,000
Verdict $150,000
Verdict -- $150,000
Auto-Pedestrian $539,000
Settlements of $539,000
Rear-end Auto $615,000
Settlements of $615,000
Negligent Vehicle Repair $1,500,000
Settlement of $ 1.5 million dollars
Auto-Pedestrian $750,000
Settled for $750,000
T-Bone Crash $1,015,000
Settlement of $1,015,000
Motor vehicle crash $550,000
$550,000
Trucking Company crash $1,105,000
Several settlements resulting in $1,105,000
Slip and Fall $350,000
Settlement of $350,000
Under insurance claim $750,000
Settlement of $750,000
Slip and fall $495,000
Settlement of $495,000
Education
2008
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Utah
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Lunch-time Litigators
Rule 35 Examinations
2013
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
(Almost) Everything You Need to Know about Auto Insurance and Worker's Compensation Coverages
Publications
2008
Journal of Land, Resources, and Environmental Law
Why Has State v. Hutchinson Been Ignored? An Analysis of Why Utah Cities Lack Authority to Exact Water
Languages
English
Activity
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Benjamin earned significant contribution points in 2013.
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Q&A
I was in a car accident and initially sued beyond policy limits. Now the plaintiff wants the limits.
26 Mar 2013
Q&A
Do I HAVE TO request to amend a police accident report if "my statements" in it don't match my real view of the accident?
31 Mar 2013
Q&A
Am I entitled to diminished value automobile claim for hail damage that happened in Georgia, but I live in North Carolina?
31 Mar 2013