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Benjamin A. Wright

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Ben Wright represents companies and executives in complex commercial disputes, franchise matters, shareholder litigation, and government investigations and enforcement actions, with a focus on protecting business operations, competitive advantage, and organizational integrity.

Drawing on extensive courtroom experience—including more than thirty jury trials—Ben develops and implements case-winning litigation strategies tailored to client business goals. His practice emphasizes strategic dispute resolution, insider risk mitigation, crisis management, and cross-functional coordination with internal legal, compliance, security, and leadership teams.

Ben’s case experience spans a range of industries and key practice areas, including:

  • Trade secrets and unfair competition
  • Emerging technologies
  • Financial services and securities
  • Energy sector services agreements
  • Sensitive investigations and regulatory matters

Before entering private practice, Ben served as a Deputy District Attorney for Colorado’s 20th Judicial District, where he prosecuted complex felonies involving financial fraud, white collar offenses, and high-profile grand jury investigations. This prosecutorial background gives Ben a unique advantage in managing internal investigations, navigating regulatory inquiries, and building strong cases under challenging circumstances.

Ben’s peers have recognized him for achieving exceptional results for his clients and for his commitment to community service.

  • Obtained Rule 12(b) dismissal of claims against biotechnology company and its officers by prevailing on motion to dismiss in complex negligence and professional liability matter.
  • Obtained Rule 12(b) dismissal of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 deprivation of civil rights claim alleged against prison healthcare provider.
  • Prevailed in post-trial litigation and obtained significant remittitur of a nuclear verdict, or in the alternative, a new trial, in catastrophic personal injury case.
  • Negotiated expeditious and highly favorable resolution of state and federal anti-discrimination claims at the very outset of litigation, minimizing client impact.
  • Settled tort action for 15% of plaintiff’s mediation demand after deposing expert witnesses.

  • Co-Author, Navigating the Legal Terrain of Grading Disputes, SCH. ADMIN., December 1, 2024

Admissions

  • Colorado
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas

Memberships

  • Blue Sky Bridge Child Advocacy Center, Associate Board Member, 2019-2023

Education

  • J.D., University of Colorado Law School, 2018
  • B.F.A., Syracuse University, 2011

Honors

  • Super Lawyers® Rising Star distinction, 2024-2025
  • Nominated for M.A.D.D Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year, 2022
  • University of Colorado Law School, Public Service Pledge Award, 2018

Languages

  • French
  • German