J. Ben Shepard

About J.

J. Ben Shepard, also known as Ben, was named a Member in 2021 after completing a two-year clerkship. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Louisville School of Law in May 2015, ranking fourth in his class. He also holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Political Science from the University of Louisville, graduating summa cum laude in 2012. Ben is licensed to practice law in West Virginia and Kentucky. His primary areas of practice include complex commercial, class-action litigation, medical malpractice, and products liability defense. He was recognized in 2025 and 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Commercial Litigation.

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