Benjamin D. Carnahan

Biography Over the course of his career, Ben has worked with a variety of clients, from closely held companies to Fortune 500 companies, cost-effectively resolving all types of business and real estate matters. He has extensive experience in complex commercial and consumer loan transactions and litigation, with an emphasis on defense of banks, consumer finance companies, mortgage lenders and loan servicers against federal and state consumer statutory claims. Having served as Vice Chairman of a nationwide credit union in Northeast Ohio, Ben has a deep understanding of the reputational, operational, and regulatory challenges that confront highly regulated financial institutions. Ben builds long lasting partnerships with his clients, helping them identify & mitigate risks before they become a problem and advising clients on the implementation of litigation strategy & management to minimize and avoid litigation. Ben prides himself in not being a check-the-box attorney; his primary focus is resolving client matters in a creative, streamlined, and cost-effective ways. Outside of his practice, Ben enjoys coaching youth sports, painting, hiking, skiing, and boating with his wife, two children, and yellow lab. Education Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J. D.)Kent State University (B. A.)Golden Key National Honor Society Bar Admissions Ohio Court Admissions Supreme Court of Ohio U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Affiliations/Memberships Vice-Chairman, Taleris Credit Union Member, Ohio State Bar Association Member, Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association Member, Ohio Mortgage Bankers Associations Legislative Subcommittee Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Former Member, Subcommittee on Vacant Foreclosed Properties in City of Cleveland Volunteer, 3Rs - Rights, Responsibilities, Realities Program Distinctions Crains Cleveland Business, Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys 2025 Best Lawyers Financial Services Regulation Law (2024) Commercial Litigation, Financial Services Regulation Law (2026) Lawyer of the Year (Cleveland) Financial Services Regulation Law (2026) Super Lawyers Ohio Super Lawyer , Business Litigation (2021 - 2022) Ohio Rising Stars Edition (2015 - 2019)