Licensed in Washington and Oregon.

Associate.

• Location: Vancouver, Washington
• Phone: 360-695-4244
• Fax: 360-696-0583

Ben Melnick joined the firm in 2018.  He graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor's degree in 2010, and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law.  In 2016, he was named as the Clark County Bar Association's Rising Star.  His practice focuses on personal injury, auto accidents, biking accidents, wrongful death, and insurance disputes.  Outside work, Ben likes spend time with his wife outdoors—mostly running, hiking, and skiing—and playing soccer.

Year Joined Firm

• 2018

Areas of Practice

• Personal Injury
• Auto Accident
• Insurance Disputes
• Wrongful Death
• Biking Injury

Education

• Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington
  • J.D.
• Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
  • B.A. (major in Political Science; minor in Philosophy)

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Washington State Association for Justice
  • Eagle Member, 2016-present
  • Clark County Roundtable Co-Chair, 2017-present
• Clark County Bar Association
  • Member, 2013-present
  • Young Lawyers Section Board, 2015-2018
• Washington State Bar Association, 2013-present
• Oregon State Bar Association, 2019-present
• American Association for Justice, 2016-2018
• Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2013-2018

 Past Employment Positions

• Harlan Law Firm, PS, Associate Attorney, 2013-2018
• Richter-Wimberley, PS, Law Clerk, 2012-2013