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Benjamin I VandenBerghe

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  • Seattle, WA
  • Licensed for 17 years
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About Benjamin

Ben is an experienced litigator in the law firm of Montgomery Purdue, PLLC, a general business firm of 27 attorneys in a variety of practice areas that support businesses and business owners.  Ben is a focuses his practice on commercial and civil litigation with an emphasis on construction, real estate, trust and estate litigation, environmental, and insurance coverage disputes. 

Practice areas

  1. Lawsuits and disputes: 50%

    The majority of my practice consists of general civil litigation with a focus on product liability defense, construction disputes, employment, contract, and business disputes.

    18 years, 300 cases

  2. Construction and development: 15%

    18 years, 35 cases

  3. Elder law: 10%

    I have experience with VAPA actions and most areas of estate and trust litigation, including general probate matters and most aspects of TEDRA litigation.

    18 years, 15 cases

  4. Environmental and natural resources: 10%

    11 years, 10 cases

  5. Insurance: 10%

    My insurance coverage practice is focused on representing policy holders in obtaining defense of claims or indemnity coverage from insurers.

    18 years, 20 cases

  6. Appeals: 5%

    I have handled administrative appeals through the superior court review and state and federal appeals, including several appeals to the Washington Supreme Court.

    18 years, 12 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Montgomery Purdue, PLLC

5500 Columbia Center
701 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA, 98104

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      WAActive200405/07/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Super LawyerWashington Super Lawyers2015
      Rising StarWashington Super Lawyers2012
      Best SpeakerThomas Tang National Moot Court Competition2003
      Second Best SpeakerAugust A. Rendigs National Products Liability Moot Court Competition2002
      Mary Gates Leadership GrantMary Gates Foundation1999
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerMontgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin, PLLC2004 - Present
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      King County Bar AssociationMember2004 - Present
      American Bar AssociationMember2004 - Present
      Phi Beta KappaMember1998 - Present
      Phi Theta KappaMember1997 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      National Business Institute SeminarAccounting 101 for Attorneys — Complying with Ethical Standards2011
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Washington School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2004
      University of WashingtonBA - Bachelor of Arts2000
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Accounting 101 for Attorneys — Complying with Ethical StandardsComplying with Ethical Standards2015
      Three Potentially Perilous Phases of the Employment RelationshipManaging Risks in Employment Relationship2013
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      American Best Food, Inc. v. Alea London, Ltd.Ruling for our clients, the insureds, that the insurance company breached the policy in bad faith.

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      An Excellent Attorney

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      Gets It Done!

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      Robert Chadek - Vice President, Western Realty Advisors, Inc. - Commercial Real Estate Services

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      Bold, Forthright, Knowledgeable

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      Help During a Stressful Time

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      Lawyer J. Grady Hepworth

      J. Grady Hepworth, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Dec 19, 2017
      Relationship: Worked for lawyer

      Ben was an excellent mentor, leader, and teacher. He is an experienced advocate who is passionate about serving his clients and obtaining favorable results. I'm grateful for the opportunity I had to learn from his experience and knowledge.

      Lawyer Joshua Jonathan Pope

      Joshua Pope, Environmental and natural resources Attorney on May 5, 2017
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer J. Grady Hepworth

      J. Grady Hepworth, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Dec 19, 2017
      Relationship: Worked for lawyer

      Ben was an excellent mentor, leader, and teacher. He is an experienced advocate who is passionate about serving his clients and obtaining favorable results. I'm grateful for the opportunity I had to learn from his experience and knowledge.

      Lawyer Joshua Jonathan Pope

      Joshua Pope, Environmental and natural resources Attorney on May 5, 2017
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Joseph A Hamell

      Joseph Hamell, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Oct 23, 2014
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Ben is a great lawyer. He is smart and gets things done.

      Lawyer Brian Corker Free

      Brian Free, Litigation Attorney on Dec 12, 2011
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I have worked with Ben on a number of lawsuits, and have always found him to be professional,hard-working, and well versed in the law. I wouldn't hesitate recommending him to any person or business in need of a skilled litigator.

      Lawyer Matthew E Senechal

      Matthew Senechal, Litigation Attorney on Dec 9, 2011
      Relationship: Other

      Ben is a skilled litigator, creative problem solver and passionate advocate for his clients' needs. He's a talented lawyer that gets the job done.

      Lawyer Kristiana Farris O'Brien

      Kristiana O'Brien, Litigation Attorney on Dec 7, 2011
      Relationship: Supervised lawyer

      Ben is a fantastic lawyer. He is experienced in a wide variety of commercial litigation matters. He provides practical counsel and results for clients in a cost-effective manner. He is a thoughtful and effective advocate for his clients and a successful attorney.

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      Maurice Classen, Litigation Attorney on Dec 6, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Ben is a dedicated and passionate litigator. I would recommend him to clients looking for lawyer ready to champion a difficult cause.

      Lawyer Scott E Feir

      Scott Feir, Litigation Attorney on Dec 6, 2011
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a talented attorney who puts his client's needs first.

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      Nathan Garnett, Litigation Attorney on Dec 6, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I've known Ben for many years - he is a tenacious and resourceful litigator who can be counted on to zealously represent his clients in a legal conflict.

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