Benjamin C. Ritchie Email & Phone Number

Ben is a litigator specializing in insurance and liability defense and employment law. He is experienced in providing coverage analysis for insurance companies; defending insurance companies against claims of breach of contract and bad faith; defending employers against claims under the ADA, FMLA, other employment laws; defending trucking companies in truck accident litigation; defending product manufacturers for claims relating to asbestos exposure and other product liability claims; and defending landowners against claims for premises liability. In addition to his litigation experience, Ben also advises employers on various employment matters, including paid time off, workplace harassment, drug policies, and termination issues. He also advises trucking companies on human resource issues, regulatory compliance, and freight brokerage issues. Ben has also represented a large Idaho bank on several multi-million dollar real estate financing transactions.Prior to joining Hawley Troxell, Mr. Ritchie was a Partner with Moffatt Thomas law firm in the firm's Idaho Falls office. He also previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Richard T. St. Clair, Judge in the Seventh Judicial District Court of the State of Idaho, Bonneville County. He also worked as an extern in the Office of the Chief Counsel, U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office, in 2003.Ben is licensed to practice in Idaho and Utah.Mr. Ritchie is a member of the inaugural class of the Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers, 2011-2012. He serves as pro bono counsel for Court Appointed Special Advocates in child protection proceedings. He also serves as pro bono legal counsel to the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline. He is a Board Member of the Idaho Falls area Habitat for Humanity.

Listed skills include Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, and 9 others.