Ben Dockery is a meticulous client-focused attorney. Ben works closely with clients to tailor legal strategy based on their unique goals and maintains close communication with clients to ensure efficient and satisfactory resolution to their matters. Ben’s clients appreciate his thorough and well-reasoned advice and detailed communication regarding risks and advantages to legal strategy. Ben has experience working with global and national corporations as well as state and local governments and agencies. Ben has represented clients in state court, federal court, administrative tribunals, and arbitrations.
Ben is originally from the Houston area, but he began his legal career in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at a well-respected regional civil-litigation firm. Ben and his wife are excited to be back in Texas to be closer with family. Ben enjoys the outdoors, trying new restaurants, attending sporting events, and art. Ben and his wife are members of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
Education
DePaul University College of Law
Chicago, Illinois, Juris Doctorate, cum laude, May 2023
GPA 3.614, Top 20%
- Appellate Moot Court Honor Society, Executive Board Member
- Dean’s List; Dean’s Scholarship, recipient
- Order of the Barristers
- Cali Awards: Mediation Law, Commercial Arbitration; Teaching Assistant, Applied Legal Skills
- Chicago Bar Association Moot Court (2022) – 2nd Place; National Child Welfare and Adoption Law Moot Court
(2022) – Octo-Finalist; and Hon. William J. Bauer Moot Court (2021) – Semi-Finalist, 3rd Best Oralist Overall
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, August 2019
GPA 3.71/4.000
- Theta Chi Fraternity Inc.; University Compliance Liaison; Spanish National Honor Society
Bar & Court Admissions & Certifications
- Admitted to State Bar of Illinois & Texas
- Admitted to the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
bld@mcdonaldlaw.com
(817) 347-3632
Representative Experience & Services
- Representing national and local general contractors and specialty subcontractors in construction disputes arising from large scale and complex construction projects and contracts, including but not limited to personal injuries, contract disputes, product liability, and design defect disputes.
- Representing a global technology company against direct liability and vicarious liability claims in state and federal courts.
- Representing global and national retailers, banks, and transportation companies against direct liability and vicarious liability claims in state and federal courts.
- Advising insurance companies and brokers in matters related to excess exposure, direct liability, and bad faith claims.