Benjamin R. Ben Gideon

Benjamin R. Ben Gideon

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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Auburn, Maine
26+ years experience
Gideon Asen LLC
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95 Main Street, 4th Floor, Suite Five, Auburn, ME 04210
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Attorney Benjamin Gideon is "widely considered the premier plaintiff's attorney" in Maine. He is trusted by his clients to handle some of the most complex, high-profile legal battles in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and elsewhere in New England and the nation.Many of Ben’s cases involve people who were seriously injured or killed because of negligence within large corporations. He is motivated to hold negligent corporations accountable, and to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.Whether it’s a case against the U.S. Government, a ski resort that fails to properly maintain its equipment, a multinational communications company that does not protect utility workers, the owners of the cargo ship El Faro, or a negligent healthcare organization, Ben is not afraid to take on and defeat the most powerful defendants. He has achieved remarkable results for his clients, including a $22.5 million jury verdict that was one of the top 100 verdicts nationwide.Since joining Berman & Simmons in 2003, Ben has developed expertise across a broad range of case types, including personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights, products liability, nursing home, and other complex civil litigation matters. Ben is a fierce competitor who thrives under pressure and enjoys the role of standing up for everyday people who have been wronged.“We go to extraordinary lengths to make sure our clients have the best chance to win,” Ben says. “When it comes to preparation, we are going to do more, and we are going to do it better, than anyone else involved in the case.”Ben is a Maine native. Following college, he served as Political Director to Congressman Tom Allen during his successful primary campaign for U.S. Congress. Prior to joining Berman & Simmons, Ben practiced law at the New York City office of Latham & Watkins LLP, representing clients in securities fraud, qui tam, whistleblower, Medicare fraud, and intellectual property cases.Ben is a frequent speaker on court room and trial strategy at conferences in Maine and across the country, and has published numerous articles on these subjects. Attorney Benjamin Gideon is "widely considered the premier plaintiff's attorney" in Maine. He is trusted by his clients to handle some of the most complex, high-profile legal battles in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and elsewhere in New England and the nation.Many of Ben’s cases involve people who were seriously injured or killed because of negligence within large corporations. He is motivated to hold negligent corporations accountable, and to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.Whether it’s a case against the U.S. Government, a ski resort that fails to properly maintain its equipment, a multinational communications company that does not protect utility workers, the owners of the cargo ship El Faro, or a negligent healthcare organization, Ben is not afraid to take on and defeat the most powerful defendants. He has achieved remarkable results for his clients, including a $22.5 million jury verdict that was one of the top 100 verdicts nationwide.Since joining Berman & Simmons in 2003, Ben has developed expertise across a broad range of case types, including personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights, products liability, nursing home, and other complex civil litigation matters. Ben is a fierce competitor who thrives under pressure and enjoys the role of standing up for everyday people who have been wronged.“We go to extraordinary lengths to make sure our clients have the best chance to win,” Ben says. “When it comes to preparation, we are going to do more, and we are going to do it better, than anyone else involved in the case.”Ben is a Maine native. Following college, he served as Political Director to Congressman Tom Allen during his successful primary campaign for U.S. Congress. Prior to joining Berman & Simmons, Ben practiced law at the New York City office of Latham & Watkins LLP, representing clients in securities fraud, qui tam, whistleblower, Medicare fraud, and intellectual property cases.Ben is a frequent speaker on court room and trial strategy at conferences in Maine and across the country, and has published numerous articles on these subjects. Attorney Benjamin Gideon is "widely considered the premier plaintiff's attorney" in Maine. He is trusted by his clients to handle some of the most complex, high-profile legal battles in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and elsewhere in New England and the nation. Many of Ben’s cases involve people who were seriously injured or killed because of negligence within large corporations. He is motivated to hold negligent corporations accountable, and to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future. Whether it’s a case against the U.S. Government, a ski resort that fails to properly maintain its equipment, a multinational communications company that does not protect utility workers, the owners of the cargo ship El Faro, or a negligent healthcare organization, Ben is not afraid to take on and defeat the most powerful defendants. He has achieved remarkable results for his clients, including a $22.5 million jury verdict that was one of the top 100 verdicts nationwide. Since joining Berman & Simmons in 2003, Ben has developed expertise across a broad range of case types, including personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights, products liability, nursing home, and other complex civil litigation matters. Ben is a fierce competitor who thrives under pressure and enjoys the role of standing up for everyday people who have been wronged. “We go to extraordinary lengths to make sure our clients have the best chance to win,” Ben says. Prior to joining Berman & Simmons, Ben practiced law at the New York City office of Latham & Watkins LLP, representing clients in securities fraud, qui tam, whistleblower, Medicare fraud, and intellectual property cases.Ben is a frequent speaker on court room and trial strategy at conferences in Maine and across the country, and has published numerous articles on these subjects.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Maine

State Capital

Augusta

Highest Court

Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Bar Association

Maine State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

Free-$150

Typical Hourly Range

Often contingency-based

Fee Model Notes

Many personal injury matters are handled on contingency, often around 25%-40% of recovery.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Portland, ME (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland, ME (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland, ME (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Portland, ME (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland, ME (2022)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Augusta, ME (2021)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Augusta, ME (2020)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Augusta, ME (2018)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Augusta, ME (2017)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Augusta, ME (2016)
  • Recognized: Civil Rights Law
  • Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • AVVO — Rated 10.0 out of 10
  • The Best Lawyers in America- Listed for Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Product Liability, 2013 to present
  • Super Lawyers - “Super Lawyer,” 2013–present; “Rising Star,” 2011
  • Benchmark Litigation - “Litigation Star”
  • Chambers & Partners USA - Listed for Litigation: Medical Malpractice & Insurance and Mainly Plaintiff
  • Martindale-Hubbell - Top Rated “AV Preeminent”

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

  • Yale University, J.D., graduated 1999
  • Cornell University, BA, graduated 1993

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