Ben Van Horn

PARTNER

DENVER, CO

Phone Number

720.738.9808

Email Address

bvanhorn@ssmklaw.com

Location

DENVER, CO

Ben Van Horn is a litigator with a diverse background in both private and public practice in state and federal courts nationwide. He has successfully litigated cases at all stages—and all over the country—on behalf of businesses and individuals in a wide range of sectors, and he brings a wealth of experience, insight, and creativity to every matter. Ben is also a member of the civil pro bono panel for the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.

Prior to joining SSMK, Ben clerked for U.S. District Judges Daniel D. Domenico and Raymond P. Moore in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, after spending several years in private and governmental practice.

During law school, Ben was an active student, serving executive positions with the Cornell International Law Journal, Moot Court Board, and as a Judicial Codes Counselor. Before practicing law, Ben was a writer, video editor, and reporter for sporting events and local news outlets.

EDUCATION

Cornell Law School, J.D.

  • Moot Court Board, Bench Editor
  • International Law Journal, Notes Editor
  • Judicial Codes Counselor

Pepperdine University, B.A., Cum Laude

BAR ADMISSIONS

California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
New York
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas

Recognitions and Associations

Faculty of Federal Advocates, Member

U.S. District Court Civil Pro Bono Panel, Member

EDUCATION

Cornell Law School, J.D.

  • Moot Court Board, Bench Editor
  • International Law Journal, Notes Editor
  • Judicial Codes Counselor

Pepperdine University, B.A., Cum Laude

BAR ADMISSIONS

State Bar of New York

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Recognitions and Associations

Faculty of Federal Advocates, Member

U.S. District Court Civil Pro Bono Panel, Member