Mr. Ben F. Veralrud

Ben Veralrud is senior counsel in WSHB’s Portland office, where his practice focuses primarily on complex civil litigation involving construction, catastrophic injury, professional liability and transportation. In addition, Ben assists our national insurance coverage practice by advising and representing domestic and international insurers on first-party property (Homeowner’s and Commercial), commercial general liability, construction defect, and professional errors and omission claims. Ben has successfully litigated a wide variety of first-party and third-party insurance cases, including the interpretation of policy provisions and exclusions, quantum disputes, catastrophes, bad faith, and extra-contractual claims.

Prior to joining WSHB, Ben practiced at a general civil litigation firm in Portland, where he managed all phases of litigation in the areas of construction, personal injury, business litigation, consumer protection, and debt collection. Previously, Ben clerked for the Honorable Edward J. Jones of the Multnomah County Circuit Court.

A graduate of the University of Oregon School of Law, Ben served as both the senior associate editor for the Oregon Law Review and the assistant director of the Moot Court Board during law school. Ben received his undergraduate degree in Psychology and French. Born and raised in Oregon, he enjoys running, biking, basketball, golf, and exploring the outdoors with his wife and child.

Awards & Accomplishments

Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2018 - 2019

Publications

CLM Construction Claims - Drafty Subscontracts Expose GCs