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Ben U Bowden

Ben U Bowden

Workers' Compensation, Longshore, Personal Injury
  • Workers' Compensation, Maritime Law, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • Mississippi
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Ben Bowden, PC Attorneys at Law
Benjamin U Bowden

I have been practicing law since 1988 in a wide range of litigation fields. I specialize in Mississippi Workers’ Compensation litigation, and Longshoreman and Harbor Workers’ Compensation litigation, Jones Act / Admiralty / General Maritime law litigation. I have experience in employment law litigation (EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, Rehabilitation Act, FECA), Social Security Disability, civil service litigation, insurance – bad faith litigation, Section 1983 Civil Rights litigation, premises liability and product liability. I also have experience with False Claims Act (Qui Tam) claims and federal whistleblower prohibited personnel practice claims. I also maintain an active mediation practice. I am admitted to all Mississippi Courts, the United Stated District Courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, as well as the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. I have been licensed to practice law before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and various other courts pro hac vice. I hold an AV (preeminent) peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and am a member of U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms 2020.

Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation
Maritime Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Social Security Disability
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I do travel for consultations and work outside regular business operating hours. As much time as is needed for a client to discuss their situation.
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Mississippi
The Mississippi Bar
ID Number: 3733
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5th Circuit
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11th Circuit
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United Stated District Courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
University of Mississippi School of Law
J.D. (1987) | LAW
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Belhaven College
B.A. (1984) | Political Science and History
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Awards
America's Most Honored Lawyers
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
The Mississippi Bar  # 3733
Member
Current
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Certifications
US News & World Report Best Law Firm 2023
US News
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Website
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Contact & Map
Ben Bowden, PC Attorneys at Law
8927 Lorraine Rd., Suite 204 B
Gulfport, MS 39503
Telephone: (228) 896-5652 Ext. 310
Cell: (228) 596-5007
Fax: (228) 896-5689
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Free Consultations or conferences available in addition to regular business hours