Ben Lavoie is an attorney at Meshbesher & Spence. His work includes cases involving:
- Personal Injury
- Workers’ Compensation
- Medical Malpractice
- FELA and FRSA Railroad Claims
- Section 1983 Civil Rights Claims
Ben joins Meshbesher & Spence after over two decades with a Minnesota-based civil litigation firm, where he developed a varied practice handling large and complex injury cases. Over the course of his career, he has recovered millions of dollars for his clients and has played a significant role in a number of notable cases, including high-value medical malpractice claims and precedent-setting workers’ compensation litigation.
Before entering the legal profession, Ben worked as a bartender and taught English abroad, experiences acquired that have helped immensely in his law practice. He prides himself on making people feel heard and comfortable when explaining how the law applies to their case. Ben is also excellent at distilling complicated legal issues into language and examples that clients and jurors easily understand.
Ben has been recognized by his peers for his work, successes, and devotion to his clients, earning repeated selection as a Minnesota Super Lawyer. He is a member of the Minnesota Association for Justice, the Minnesota State Bar Association, and the Hennepin County Bar Association, and he served on the Board of Directors for Twin Cities Meals on Wheels.
Sustaining an injury due to the negligence of others can cost you money, time, and independence. Trust our experienced law firm to help you file the correct paperwork on time, so you can focus on recovery.
You work hard to make an honest living, but getting hurt on the job can put you out of commission, leaving medical bills and living costs to pile up. Trust our Minnesota attorneys to help you file and navigate your workers’ compensation claim.
If you’ve been injured or have lost a loved one due to a doctor‘s or hospital’s error or negligence, Meshbesher & Spence can help.