Ben Anderson is an established attorney who concentrates his practice on defending major manufacturers in a wide range of complex product liability litigation, including representing major manufacturers of commercial and consumer motor vehicles and construction products. He has significant experience in both written and oral advocacy and has drafted and argued opposition motions for summary judgment as well as motions to dismiss and to transfer. Ben also serves as national discovery counsel for a major automotive manufacturer, specifically he assists with components regarding seatbelts, crashworthiness and advanced driver-assistance systems “ADAS.” He manages all aspects of discovery, including defense strategies, identifying, collecting and reviewing documents, drafting responses to meet and confer demands and prepare protective orders.
Ben was a part of a small team of attorneys that built and shaped the early claims process for a major drug and device manufacturer, specifically contacting the plaintiff counsel, creating documents and reviewing records involving the legal nurse consultants.
Ben has represented clients during mediation, arbitration and prepared multiple cases for trial. He has written motions in limine, voir dire, jury selection, jury instructions and verdict slips. Ben has worked with medical and engineering expert witnesses, conducted site inspections, drafted discovery motions, taken and defended depositions and created numerous arguments and presented evidence in arbitrations and mediations. Additionally, he has reviewed medical records while prioritizing resolving client concerns. He has drafted motions to dismiss and answers to complaints on numerous multidistrict litigation cases.
Previously, Ben was a lead plaintiffs’ counsel at a large personal injury firm in Boston. He maintained a caseload of over 100 personal injury matters and resolved over 40 cases a year, including motor vehicle accident, product liability and premises liability matters.
Volunteerism was a top priority for Ben during law school, he was a volunteer student attorney for unrepresented veterans and indigent individuals in the Greater Boston area. Outside the office, Ben enjoys working out, running, listening to podcasts and spending time outdoors. Ben has visited every state in the United States and now seeks to travel to every continent.