BEN D. MCANINCH

We needed legal counsel that would provide results and not just kick the can down the road, which is what we were getting before working with Ben.  I am convinced that our mediated settlement would not have been possible in the time frame that it happened had it not been for Ben and his support team.  Ben expressed genuine concern for our issue, he didn’t sugar coat anything, focused on facts and presented us with sound very reasonably priced legal guidance.  Ben is a consummate professional, he is the real deal and he is everything that’s right in our country.  My only regret is that we didn’t come to Ben years ago.  If anyone is looking for legal counsel, it’s simple, Blethen Berens.”

Mike, Litigation Client

Partner


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507.345.1166
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“My family just closed a 7+ year long battle over a land dispute.  We were referred to Blethen Berens by a friend who specifically mentioned Chris Roe. After meeting with Chris he referred us to Ben McAninch, in a word Absolutely Awesome!  (OK 2 words).

My family had been under legal counsel for years and getting nowhere, these were very trying years for my aging mother.  Initially we were a little intimidated, Blethen Berens was a big law firm for simpletons like ourselves but we needed some type of resolution so we went for it.  Ben and his entire support team were phenomenal.  We finally have closure.  When I showed my mother the area of land that was in question for all these years finally completed she was overwhelmed with relief, shed a tear and was very grateful to have met Ben. 


A respected trial attorney, Ben is often called upon by his clients to represent them in difficult cases with high exposure. He has achieved favorable verdicts in cases involving medical practice, wrongful death, agricultural and probate litigation, business litigation and personal injury. He counts among his clients individuals and businesses from many different backgrounds, including bankers, engineers, doctors and healthcare providers, accountants, agricultural producers, cooperatives, injured individuals, families losing a loved one, probate fiduciaries, building contractors, insurance companies, municipalities and telecommunications and television corporations. Because of his experience, Ben has also been asked by other attorneys to serve as a mediator or arbitrator to assist in resolving their cases.

Ben is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a MSBA Board Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist after completing a rigorous approval process. As of 2022, there are approximately 25,460 active attorneys in Minnesota but only 181 are MSBA Certified Civil Trial Specialists like Ben. Ben received the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell™ in its peer review ratings.  This rating is given to attorneys who are ranked anonymously by their peers “at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills and ethical standards.” A link to this rating is found here. Ben has been recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer™ annually since 2014. Ben is also regularly asked to speak to other lawyers about presentation of evidence and trial strategy.

  • - University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2002)

    • Order of the Barristers

    • Alabama Law Review

    - Bemidji State University (B.A. in English, magna cum laude, 1999)

    • Varsity Football, Captain

    • Burger King National Scholar Athlete Award

    • All-American Scholar

  • - Minnesota State Bar Association (2010)

    - Alabama State Bar (2002)

  • - Minnesota State Bar Association, Board Certified Civil Trial Expert

    - American Bar Association

    - Minnesota State Bar Association

    - Defense Research Institute

    - Wildlife Forever (Chair of Board of Directors)

    - Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (Past President)

    - Bemidji State University Alumni and Foundation (Past President)

    - Habitat for Humanity of South Central MN (Past President)

  • - MSBA Certified Civil Trial Specialist (Certified, 2022)

    - Named “Super Lawyer” (Minnesota Law & Politics, 2014-2024)

    - Recipient of AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell (2021)

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