Benjamin M. Whipple
Practice Areas:
Commercial Litigation, Professional LiabilityBiography:
Ben Whipple focuses his practice on defending accountants, lawyers, real estate brokers, and other professionals in malpractice cases, and on litigating commercial and partnership disputes. He also spends a significant amount of time in Springfield, Illinois, where he represents clients before the legislative and executive branches of government.
Education:
University of Notre Dame, J.D., cum laude, 2004
University of Michigan, B.A., philosophy, 2001
Bar Admissions:
Illinois (2004)
Registered Illinois Lobbyist
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. District Courts: Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Indiana, Western District of Michigan, Eastern District of Michigan ("provisional" admission)
Judicial Clerkships:
Hon. Callie V. S. Granade, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Alabama
Professional Memberships:
The Chicago Inn of Court
Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Chicago Bar Association
The University Club of Chicago



