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Ben has extensive experience representing design professionals, owners, and contractors in contract review and negotiations, risk management, construction litigation, arbitration, mediation and fee collection matters. He also advises clients on corporate structuring, business formation and professional licensure matters. Ben has represented clients in litigation arising out of projects for the construction of educational facilities, professional and collegiate stadiums, arenas and athletic facilities, municipal water treatment improvement projects, industrial waste disposal facilities, and commercial development projects. Ben has also secured mechanics liens on behalf of architects and contractors throughout western Pennsylvania.

Ben’s practice includes representing companies from diverse industries in the defense of transportation/trucking claims, premises liability claims and general liability actions. He has also defended product designers, manufacturers, and suppliers in products liability claims and failure to warn claims involving industrial and consumer products, recreational products, and self-defense products. Ben also counsels corporate clients regarding employment separation agreements and non-compete agreements. Ben represents clients, including a national retailer and regional supplier, in administrative proceedings in state agencies and employment-related disputes and litigation involving Title VII claims and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.