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J. Ben Ford

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J. Ben Ford

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Ben has always had a passion for standing up for those less fortunate or struggling in some way. He comes from a big family and has five siblings, one of which was born with a physical impairment. His family was also regularly engaged in the community, interacting with people from all walks of life..

“I always had a soft spot for the person who was disadvantaged, struggling or being overlooked. The person who needs help but doesn’t have the ability or resources to help themselves. I want to help them and give them a voice,” Ben says. It is this mentality that drives him to fight for his clients and make sure their story is not only told, but heard.

“Many times, our clients are going through the worst time of their lives—they’ve either been seriously injured, or their loved one has died due to no fault of their own, and their lives are turned upside down,” Ben says. “They are in a vulnerable state, and those who caused their harm are not listening to them, not showing them that respect, and not treating them fairly. They don’t know what to do. That’s where we come in.”

Ben believes that many times incidents causing serious injury or death are preventable. If due care is exercised, or proper systems and policies are in place and followed, many of the situations he sees never would have happened. Ben also believes the legal process not only helps those who have been harmed, but it can also effect real change and prevent future incidents. “I’ve seen firsthand, as a result of many of our cases, changes made to policies, processes, products or other changes to prevent a similar incident from happening again.  It is rewarding to not only provide a client with all the support and help that they need and deserve, but also to, hopefully, save the next person from suffering the same fate.”

Ben enjoys traveling with his loving wife, Rachael, who is a commercial pilot, and spending time with their daughter.

Areas of Practice
Bar Admissions
Education
Associations & Memberships
Honors & Awards

Areas Of Practice

  • Personal Injury

  • Wrongful Death

  • Trucking & Auto

  • Medical Malpractice

  • Product Liability

  • Workplace/Construction Injuries

Bar Admissions

  • Alabama

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama

  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama

Education

  • The University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 
    • J.D. (2014) 
    • Honors: Order of the Barristers 
    • Honors: Alabama Law Review (Vol. 64, 65) 
    • Honors: Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society
    • Honors: Outstanding Advocate – International Academy of Trial Lawyers 
  • The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 
    • B.A. (2011) 
    • Honors: magna cum laude 
    • Honors: President’s List and Dean’s List 
    • Major: American History and Political Science 

        Professional Associations & Memberships

        • Super Lawyers, Mid-South Rising Star 
        • American Bar Foundation, Fellow 
        • Alabama Bar Association, Executive Board Member of Young Lawyers Section 
        • Birmingham Bar Association, Former Executive Board Member of Young Lawyers Section 
        • Alabama Association for Justice, Executive Board of Directors, Chair of Emerging Leaders Caucus 
        • “Top 10 Under 40,” The American Society of Legal Advocates 
        • “Top 40 Under 40,” National Trial Lawyers and American Society of Legal Advocates 

          Honors & Awards

          • Best Lawyers, 2026
          • National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40
          • Alabama Law Review (Vol. 64, 65)
          • The Order of Barristers (2014)
          • Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society (2013-14)
          • International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award (2013)
          • George Peach Taylor Trial Advocacy Award (2013, 2014)
          • American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 40 Under 40 Litigation (2018)
          • National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 (2018)

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