Ben Cox

Ben started his legal career at a Portland firm that focused exclusively on litigating complex cases on behalf of injured people, before founding his own firm in 2011. Ben contributes his time to the Oregon State Bar (OSB), Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) and the Multnomah Bar Association (MBA). He regularly writes articles, speaks at events, and coaches high school students through Civics Learning Project competitions such as We the People and Mock Trial. Current Activities: OTLA: Legislative Committee, Guardians Club Plus Member OSB: Disciplinary Board Member, Litigation Section Executive Committee Judge pro tempore, Multnomah County Circuit Court Arbitration Panel Member, Multnomah County Circuit Court Ida B. Wells High School Mock Trial Coach Past Activities: OTLA: Board of Governors, Education Committee Co-Chair, Trial Academy 201 Faculty, Motor Vehicle Section Co-Chair, New Lawyer Committee Co-Chair, author of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims chapter in Motor Vehicle Desk Book MBA: Board of Directors, YLS Board of Directors, Pro Bono Committee Chair, Solo and Small Firm Committee OSB: Procedure and Practice Committee Chair Vice President, Williams Vancouver Business Association Franklin High School “We the People” Competition Coach Awards: 2011: MBA YLS Award of Merit 2013: OTLA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award 2019: MBA Mentor of the Year, OTLA Volunteer of the Year