About Ben.

Bio/Background 

• 20-year Wenham resident; Married, four children, one dog 

• Attorney active in land use, zoning matters, civil litigation, and internal investigations since 2001  (partner at two leading Boston firms until forming my own Boston firm in 2015)

• Town Hall and Police Station Building Committee (2005-2007) 

• Wenham Water Commissioner (2004-2007) 

• Newbury School Committee (1991-1994) 

• U.S. Army (Active Duty 1994-1997, Reserves 1997-2003) 

• Active volunteer/supporter in community service and pro bono initiatives over the past +/- 20 years

  • Wenham/Local: Save Wenham Town Hall; Promoting CPA Passage; St. Paul’s Church  Finance Council; Essex County Greenbelt Association; various other volunteering

  • Elsewhere: Lawyers Clearinghouse (Homelessness Prevention and Affordable Housing) – prior President; Free Legal Clinics at Pine Street Inn, St. Francis House; Rape Crisis  Center/Pro Bono Representation obtaining Restraining Orders for Victims of Domestic  Violence; currently working on a Historical Black Land Loss initiative.