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Benjamin E Griffith

Griffith Law Firm • Oxford, MS
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Contact

Email
Phone
(662) 715-4326
Address
2086 Old Taylor Road, Oxford, MS, 38655, US

Professional

About

Benjamin E. Griffith is a seasoned attorney based in Oxford, Mississippi, specializing in insurance and civil litigation. With decades of experience, Benjamin has built a distinguished practice representing state agencies, municipalities, elected officials, non-governmental organizations, and private sector clients across multiple states, including Mississippi, Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. His expertise spans civil rights defense, voting rights, election law, and reapportionment litigation, along with commercial representation in premises security and construction defect cases. Benjamin’s legal acumen is complemented by his long-standing commitment to public service. He served as the Board Attorney for the Bolivar County Board of Supervisors for over two decades and has been the Board Attorney for the 17-county Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Joint Water Management District since 1989. His leadership extends to the American Bar Association, where he has been a Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates since 2010 and held various influential roles, including Chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Election Law. Recognized for his contributions to local government law, Benjamin has received numerous accolades, including the President's Award from the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) and recognition as a Best Lawyer in America for Municipal Law. His commitment to the legal profession is further evidenced by his board certifications in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy, as well as his fellowship in the International Order of Barristers. An accomplished author, Benjamin has contributed to several influential legal texts, including "America Votes: A Guide to Modern Election Law and Voting Rights." His academic background includes a B.A. in English and German from the University of Mississippi and a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he excelled as a member of the Editorial Board of the Mississippi Law Journal. With a passion for advancing legal standards and a dedication to his clients, Benjamin E. Griffith stands out as a trusted advocate in the insurance and civil litigation landscape of Mississippi and beyond.

About Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys handle disputes between policyholders and insurance companies. They fight for fair claim settlements and represent clients in bad faith cases. Common matters include denied claims, bad faith insurance, coverage disputes, policy interpretation.

Credentials

Education
1975 University of Mississippi School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1973 University of Mississippi BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | German

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2012 American Bar Association America Votes! A Guide to Modern Election Law and Voting Rights 2d ed. 2008 American Bar Association Handbook America Votes! A Guide to Modern Election Law and Voting Rights 1st Ed.
Associations
2013 - Present American Bar Association, International Law and Practice Section Co-Chair, Task Force on International Election Law 2010 - Present American Bar Association, House of Delegates Section Delegate, State & Local Government Law 2008 - Present International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) Chair, International Steering Committee 2010 - 2013 ABA Standing Committee on Election Law Chair 2007 - 2008 American Bar Association Chair, Section of State & Local Government Law
Speaking
2012 ABA Presidential Showcase Program VOTER IDENTIFICATION, PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP & VOTER REGISTRATION: Curse of Suppression or Cure for Fraud? 2012 2012 Education Law Symposium The Tinker Standard as Applied to Off-Campus Use of Social Media by Students: Substantial Disruption, Actual Threat or Non-Actionable Offensive Speech 2011 IMLA Teleconference Election law, Voting Rights and One Person, One Vote 2010 Georgia City and County Attorneys Institute The Voting Rights Act & The Redistricting Process Following the 2010 Census 2009 International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) Voting Rights, Transparency and Participation in the Electoral Process
Updated: Mar 27, 2026