Ben Leighton joined Alexander Ricks as an Associate in September 2019. Ben has experience representing entities and individuals involved in or anticipating litigation throughout North Carolina and nationwide.
Ben focuses his practice on commercial and real estate litigation throughout North Carolina. Prior to joining the firm, Ben was an Associate with Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte.
Education
- Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2016)
- University of Michigan (B.A., Political Science, with Honors, 2010)
Admissions
- All courts in North Carolina
Honors and Awards
- Order of the Coif
- Wake Forest University Law Review
- Staff Member (2014-2015)
- Board of Editors (2015-2016)
- CALI Award: Contracts, Torts, Pre-Trial Practice and Procedure, Business Organizations, Introduction to the In-House Counsel Role, Community Law and Business Clinic, Sports Law, and Securities Regulation
- Recipient of the Wake Forest University School of Law Faculty Scholarship and Lee and Mary Davis Scholarship
Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Ben was raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He enjoys spending time traveling with his wife, attending sporting events, and hiking around the state with his dogs
- Analyzing complex legal disputes and preparing legal strategies to maximize results for clients
- Drafting legal memoranda at all stages of litigation (including appellate briefs)
- Preparing legal pleadings both initiating and defending against lawsuits
