Outside Chief Legal Officers

Benjamin N. Kearns (Ben) comes to Outside Chief Legal with significant experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of litigation matters.  His practice has focused on business and contractual litigation, director and officer liability, insurance defense, bad faith, personal injury, wrongful death, partner and LLC member disputes, construction litigation, premises liability, and fair debt collection issues.  Ben also has a solid background in contract review, drafting, and negotiation.

A graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law, Ben was selected for the Trial Advocacy Competition Class, served with distinction on the John A. Campbell Moot Court Board, and argued in the National Tax Moot Court Competition.

Ben is actively engaged in professional and community initiatives.  He currently serves on the United Methodist Inner City Mission Board of Directors, the Pledge Group Steering Team, and is a member of the Mobile Bar Association Lawyers Assistance Committee and Wellness Committee.  At the state level, he sits on the Alabama Bar Association Lawyers Assistance Program Committee and previously served two years as Chair of the Mobile Bar Lawyers Assistance Committee.

Prior to law school, Ben earned degrees in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of South Alabama, where he served as president and philanthropy chair of his fraternity.  His commitment to service extends to volunteering with Our Sister’s Closet, the John 3:30 Project Homeless Ministry, and the Donaldson Correctional Facility Catholic Prison Ministry.

Outside of the office, Ben enjoys pick-up sports, exercise, hiking, spending time with his son, and is dedicated to nutrition and healthy living.

Ben Kearns brings a broad skillset and a passion for advocating for his clients.  His addition enhances the exceptional, tailored legal services OCL provides to its diverse client base.