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Education:

  • J.D., Gonzaga University, 2001, cum laude, Moot Court Council
  • B.A., Whitworth College, 1998

Boards & Memberships:

  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Board of Advisors for Spokane Salvation Army, Treasurer, 2007-2009
  • Board of Directors for Interfaith Hospitality
  • Alumni Board of Advisors, St. George's School

Benjamin S. Coleman, Principal

Spokane

P: 509.624.5265

F: 509.458.2728

bsc@witherspoonkelley.com

Legal Assistant: Kim Hunter


Ben Coleman’s practice includes medical malpractice defense, corporate law, employment law, and health law.

Ben handles litigation involving state and federal employment laws, general corporate matters and medical malpractice in addition to his work on physician practice mergers and acquisitions. He represents clients in these areas in the state and federal courts of Washington and Idaho.  Ben is a frequent speaker at medical malpractice risk prevention seminars, labor and employment seminars, and health law seminars.

  • Licensed to practice in Washington and Idaho.
  • Joined Witherspoon Kelley in 2001.

Highlights/Achievements:

  • Pro Bono Public Service Award from the Washington State Bar Association, 2002-2008
  • Special Recognition Award from the Spokane Guild's School
  • Speaks French, Serbian, Croatian and Bosnian
  • Washington Law & Politics, "Super Lawyers" Edition, named "Rising Star," 2008

Works Authored:

  • Primary Care Journal, Article entitled "Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Prevention in Primary Care," 2008
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