Benjamin E Griffith
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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.