Benjamin Ben Chesson
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Litigation
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Having tried nearly 20 cases to verdict, Ben Chesson is a trial lawyer with a proven record of winning when it matters. He has tried cases for corporate and individual clients in state and federal courts across North Carolina. Ben has also represented clients in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, all appellate courts in North Carolina, and the South Carolina Supreme Court. Whether representing plaintiffs or defendants, Ben understands that while disputes are resolved in courtrooms—cases are won in the methodical preparation that happens long before a jury reaches its verdict. Ben obtained the largest collected judgment in North Carolina state court history.Ben has tried cases or resolved disputes for large public companies, privately held businesses, individual and corporate investors, individual officers, directors, and shareholders, and professional architects, engineers, lawyers, and law firms. While many of Ben’s clients are in the heavy manufacturing industry, he has experience representing clients in a variety of industries. These industries include real estate, national security and government contractors, automotive racing, energy production and distribution, construction, medical, and legal. He has represented clients in litigation in Delaware, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, and Colorado.Ben has extensive experience with assisting clients in business litigation matters. He has obtained over $100,000,000 in collectable judgments or settlements for clients in commercial disputes since 2020.The North Carolina Business Court has recognized his experience on multiple occasions when requiring opposing parties to pay his fees. In one instance, the court said Ben had proven himself “very able in this litigation while handling complicated legal questions and a large universe of discoverable documents.” In a trade secret theft case, the Business Court recognized that Ben and his team have “significant experience in complex business litigation matters and have shown great ability in investigating Defendants’ misconduct, addressing complicated legal issues, and prosecuting the Second Sanctions Motion.” In a shareholder records dispute, the court recognized that “but for the tenacity and thorough review by [Ben Chesson, Anna Majestro, and David Allen], full production would not have been obtained.”Ben represents individuals and businesses in a variety of tort cases ranging from personal injury to professional malpractice to fraud-based claims. Ben represented major manufacturing companies in product liability litigating, including one case with 8 fatalities and 7 catastrophic injuries from a single accident. Ben also has experience representing clients in professional malpractice claims, including construction design, medical, and legal professionals. Ben prosecutes tort claims on behalf of injured individuals and defends tort claims on behalf of corporate entities or professionals. Having tried nearly 20 cases to verdict, Ben Chesson is a trial lawyer with a proven record of winning when it matters. He has tried cases for corporate and individual clients in state and federal courts across North Carolina. Ben has also represented clients in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, all appellate courts in North Carolina, and the South Carolina Supreme Court. Whether representing plaintiffs or defendants, Ben understands that while disputes are resolved in courtrooms—cases are won in the methodical preparation that happens long before a jury reaches its verdict. Ben obtained the largest collected judgment in North Carolina state court history.Ben has tried cases or resolved disputes for large public companies, privately held businesses, individual and corporate investors, individual officers, directors, and shareholders, and professional architects, engineers, lawyers, and law firms. While many of Ben’s clients are in the heavy manufacturing industry, he has experience representing clients in a variety of industries. These industries include real estate, national security and government contractors, automotive racing, energy production and distribution, construction, medical, and legal. He has represented clients in litigation in Delaware, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, and Colorado.Ben has extensive experience with assisting clients in business litigation matters. He has obtained over $100,000,000 in collectable judgments or settlements for clients in commercial disputes since 2020.The North Carolina Business Court has recognized his experience on multiple occasions when requiring opposing parties to pay his fees. In one instance, the court said Ben had proven himself “very able in this litigation while handling complicated legal questions and a large universe of discoverable documents.” In a trade secret theft case, the Business Court recognized that Ben and his team have “significant experience in complex business litigation matters and have shown great ability in investigating Defendants’ misconduct, addressing complicated legal issues, and prosecuting the Second Sanctions Motion.” In a shareholder records dispute, the court recognized that “but for the tenacity and thorough review by [Ben Chesson, Anna Majestro, and David Allen], full production would not have been obtained.”Ben represents individuals and businesses in a variety of tort cases ranging from personal injury to professional malpractice to fraud-based claims. Ben represented major manufacturing companies in product liability litigating, including one case with 8 fatalities and 7 catastrophic injuries from a single accident. Ben also has experience representing clients in professional malpractice claims, including construction design, medical, and legal professionals. Ben prosecutes tort claims on behalf of injured individuals and defends tort claims on behalf of corporate entities or professionals. Having tried nearly 20 cases to verdict, Ben Chesson is a trial lawyer with a proven record of winning when it matters. He has tried cases for corporate and individual clients in state and federal courts across North Carolina. Ben has also represented clients in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, all appellate courts in North Carolina, and the South Carolina Supreme Court. Whether representing plaintiffs or defendants, Ben understands that while disputes are resolved in courtrooms—cases are won in the methodical preparation that happens long before a jury reaches its verdict. Ben obtained the largest collected judgment in North Carolina state court history. Ben has tried cases or resolved disputes for large public companies, privately held businesses, individual and corporate investors, individual officers, directors, and shareholders, and professional architects, engineers, lawyers, and law firms. While many of Ben’s clients are in the heavy manufacturing industry, he has experience representing clients in a variety of industries. These industries include real estate, national security and government contractors, automotive racing, energy production and distribution, construction, medical, and legal. He has represented clients in litigation in Delaware, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, and Colorado. Ben has extensive experience with assisting clients in business litigation matters. Ben represented major manufacturing companies in product liability litigating, including one case with 8 fatalities and 7 catastrophic injuries from a single accident. Ben also has experience representing clients in professional malpractice claims, including construction design, medical, and legal professionals. Ben prosecutes tort claims on behalf of injured individuals and defends tort claims on behalf of corporate entities or professionals.
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Jessica Morris
Our company faced a high-stakes product liability lawsuit that threatened our reputation and financial stability. The complexity was immense, and we needed a trial-tested attorney who wouldn't just settle for a quick exit. We were referred to Ben Chesson at Brooks, Pierce, and it was the best decision we could have made. Ben's 15 years of experience, particularly his recognition in product liability defense, was immediately evident. He didn't just manage our case; he mastered every technical detail, constructing a defense that was both legally sound and compelling to a jury. His background having tried nearly 20 cases to verdict meant he was strategically preparing for trial from day one, which gave us immense confidence. Throughout the process in Charlotte's federal court, his professionalism was unwavering, yet he maintained a personal, accessible approach that made a stressful situation manageable. The result was a complete defense verdict. Ben is the attorney you want in your corner when the stakes are at their highest. His deep North Carolina roots, from his UNC undergrad to his Wake Forest law degree, translate into a keen understanding of both the local legal landscape and how to win in it.