Benjamin F. Veralrud

Overview

Ben Veralrud’s practice focuses on director and officer liability, where he helps corporate leadership navigate high stakes and complex litigation. He has secured successful resolutions and outcomes for regional businesses and multinational companies alike in Northwest courts. Ben prides himself on attention to detail and understands which arguments and defenses resonate with judges and juries.

Ben also represents contractors, architects, engineers, and developers in construction defect litigation and professional liability claims that can emerge years after project completion. His practice in this area includes homeowners’ associations, real estate transactions, and product liability. Across these practice areas, Ben also counsels clients on risk allocation and minimizing exposure.

Moreover, Ben works closely with in-house counsel and executive teams, providing guidance on corporate transactions and contract negotiations where construction and professional liability risks intersect with business objectives. Ben’s background in catastrophic personal injury and transportation litigation adds perspective to his commercial and construction practice—he understands how severe damages claims are valued and defended, which proves valuable in disputes involving property damage and other financial losses. Clients benefit from Ben’s ability to anticipate issues and plan accordingly, keeping steps ahead of his opposition to improve his clients’ chances of a successful outcome.

Honors & Publications

Honors

• Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2018-2019, 2021-2022
• Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Law, The Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2025

Publications

• Author, “Drafty Subcontracts Expose GCs,” CLM Construction Magazine, Spring 2017

News

Professional

• Member, CLM, 2025 to Present