Law firm in Washington, DC
Ben Crump Law PLLC is a national civil rights and personal injury law firm founded by trial attorney Ben Crump. The firm operates more than 25 offices across the country, including locations in New York, Florida, Georgia, Texas, California, and Washington, D.C. Its practice is built around the principle that justice equals respect, and the firm focuses on representing clients who might otherwise lack the resources or influence to hold powerful institutions accountable. Ben Crump Law handles a broad range of matters, including civil rights violations such as police brutality, wrongful death, and racial discrimination; environmental justice litigation; class action lawsuits against corporations, including talcum powder litigation; personal injury claims such as vehicle accidents and negligent security; medical malpractice; and labor and employment disputes. The firm does not provide criminal defense services. Cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients pay no fees unless the firm wins their case, and the firm offers free initial consultations to prospective clients. Ben Crump Law has built a national reputation through its representation of families in a number of high-profile civil rights cases, and the firm continues to take on litigation involving systemic inequities faced by vulnerable populations. Clients can reach the firm by phone for a free consultation to discuss civil rights, personal injury, or class action matters.
Ben Crump's career as a civil rights attorney was shaped decisively by his representation of Trayvon Martin's family, a case that helped define his legal philosophy and public profile as an advocate for justice in matters involving systemic inequity. Crump has since led legal teams representing the families of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Martin Lee Anderson, George Floyd, Botham Jean, and Tyre Sampson, among others, securing settlements and verdicts including a $27 million settlement for George Floyd's family and a $310 million verdict for Tyre Sampson's family. Crump has described his foundational principle as believing in justice for all, particularly for those without a voice who need help most. Built on the idea that justice equals respect, Ben Crump Law PLLC grew from this track record of representing families in landmark civil rights cases into a firm with more than 25 offices nationwide, expanding its practice into personal injury, class action, and other litigation on behalf of clients facing powerful and well-resourced opponents.
