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R. Benjamin “Ben” Thomas, III

Associate

Litigation

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Overview

Ben Thomas is a member of the Adams & Reese Litigation Practice Group and an Associate in the firm’s Birmingham office. Ben primarily practices in civil and commercial litigation, business and construction disputes, including contractual agreements, obligations and negotiations, regulatory compliance, insurance defense, employment and labor law, insurance coverage matters, and bad faith issues.

Ben is a versatile lawyer who focuses on relationships and understands that not every legal problem has the same solution, recognizing that different situations require different strategies. His “client first” approach makes him an invaluable asset to any legal team.

Ben previously served as a law clerk for the 10th Judicial Circuit of Alabama, as well as the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, the Alabama Securities Commission, the Judicial Inquiry Commission, and the Mobile District Attorney's Office. His diverse legal experience, coupled with his extensive civil litigation practice before joining Adams & Reese, enables him to effectively represent clients across a broad range of civil litigation matters.

Ben earned his J.D. from The Cumberland School of Law, where he distinguished himself as a Dean’s List honoree and was recognized as a Scholar of Merit in environmental law. Before pursuing his legal career, he showcased his discipline and leadership as a four-year varsity baseball player at Washington and Lee University. Beyond his professional pursuits, Ben is actively engaged in his community, serving as a Junior Board member for Easter Seals of Birmingham. In his free time, he enjoys golfing and fishing, reflecting his passion for both strategy and the outdoors.

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Education

  • Cumberland School of Law, J.D. | 2016
  • Washington and Lee University, B.A. | 2012

Bar Admissions

  • Alabama

Court Admissions

  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

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Affiliations

  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
  • Easter Seals – Junior Board Member

Education

  • Cumberland School of Law, J.D. | 2016
  • Washington and Lee University, B.A. | 2012

Bar Admissions

  • Alabama

Court Admissions

  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

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