Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP

Partner

An aggressive and experienced business litigator, Ben understands the nuanced dynamics of the modern, commercial litigation landscape. Ben uses his business acumen to help clients navigate complex financial disputes and accomplish their goals. Clients with significant financial interests know they can trust Ben to deliver results. Having devoted his career to litigating high-stakes business disputes, Ben has successfully advocated for clients in state and federal courts, appellate courts, and arbitration forums across the United States. Ben is driven by one simple mantra—he will fight to win in every matter affecting his clients.

Ben has delivered favorable outcomes for clients in a variety of industries, including securities, construction, banking, real estate, oil and gas, and others. His litigation docket routinely includes “business divorce” cases, partnership disputes, business torts, contractual disputes, fiduciary duty claims and misappropriation of trade secrets. Ben often defends clients against overly restrictive noncompete agreements and prosecutes claims against employees who flout the terms of reasonable noncompetes.

Ben is proud to serve as Chair the Firm’s Pro Bono Committee and as a member of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Association for Corporate Growth, DFW Chapter President-Elect, 2025 Board of Directors, 2024 Austin Street Center Annual Event Chair, 2025 Dallas Regional Chamber's Leadership Class, 2019 Dallas Chamber Symphony President of the Board of Directors Texas Bar Association Construction Law Section, Member Litigation Section, Member Dallas Bar Association Construction Law Section, Member Business Litigation Section, Member Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA) Volunteer

Education

JD, cum laude, Albany Law School, 2008 Albany Law Review, Member BA, Syracuse University, 2002 Student Body President

Admissions

Texas Supreme Court of the United States United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas

Named to The Legal 500’s inaugural “U.S. City Elite 2025” list, 2025 Named one of the "Best Lawyers in Dallas" by D Magazine, 2022, 2024–2025 Selected as a Texas Rising Star®, Texas Monthly, 2014–2015, 2017–2018 Selected by attorney peers for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars®, Thomson Reuters, 2017–2018 Business Council of the Arts Leadership Arts Institute, Class of 2017–2018 New York State Governor’s Counsel’s Office, clerk, 2007–2008 Prior to beginning his legal career, Ben worked for three years in the majority communications office in the New York State Assembly in Albany, New York