Ben has been practicing law since 2004. After graduating from Hamline University School of Law and the University of Wisconsin, Ben worked as a law clerk in Minnesota’s 10th judicial district to the Honorable Michael J. Roith. Since then, Ben has handled hundreds of cases for a variety of clients while working for several small law firms and now, in his own practice in Edina, MN. Ben also acts as a Conciliation Court Referee in Minnesota’s Tenth and Second Judicial Districts. Additionally, Ben also runs a hospitality industry liability consulting business which involves the training of thousands of Minnesota restaurant service workers each year.
Ben lives in South Minneapolis with his wife Deirdre and their daughter, Murphy, and dog Charlie. He also serves on the Board of Volunteer Lawyers Network, and is a member of the following organizations:
- Hennepin County Mental Commitment Advisory Board, Board Member 2004-2016
- Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota, Board Member 2008-2010
- Volunteer Lawyers Network, Volunteer Attorney, 2009-Present, Board of Directors
- Conciliation Court Referee, 10th and 2nd Judicial Districts, June 2024-Present
- Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Volunteer Attorney, 2010-Present
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member 2006-Present
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Member 2006-Present
- Big Sandy Lake Association, Board Member 2012-2024
- Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, Member 2006-2020
- Edina Chamber of Commerce, Member 2006-2014
- Involved in various local and national political and judicial election campaigns, 2004-Present
In his free time, Ben enjoys down-hill skiing, snowmobiling, boating paddle boarding and fishing-just about anything on water-and working in the garage.
“I truly enjoy helping my clients navigate challenging situations and achieve the best possible outcomes for their lives and families.” – Ben Gisselman