Our Team

At the Chris Benjamin Law Firm, our experienced legal team is dedicated to ensuring every client receives a fair and just outcome in the legal system. We aim to remove the stress of navigating legal challenges so you can focus on enjoying your life. From cutting through red tape to overcoming legal hurdles, we’ve got you covered. Over the years, we’ve recovered millions of dollars for our clients, resolved thousands of cases, and successfully taken hundreds to trial.

Our team of skilled attorneys and paralegals works seamlessly to provide personalized and comprehensive legal support. Whether you’ve suffered serious injuries, are facing criminal charges, or are dealing with a traffic violation, we are committed to delivering sound advice and aggressive representation at every stage of the process. Whatever your legal needs, you can rely on us to guide you every step of the way.

Chris Benjamin

Chris Benjamin is an accomplished trial attorney specializing in personal injury, traffic law, and criminal defense. He has served as a municipal judge in Garden City, Missouri, and has successfully handled over 100 bench trials in the greater Kansas City area and Cass County. In addition to his legal practice, Chris brings extensive legislative experience, having served as Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives and General Counsel to the Majority Floor Leader; this experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of legal complexities.

Eric Ree

Eric received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UMKC in 2008, and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in May 2017, where he gained experience in tax and transactional matters. Eric went on to work in civil litigation as a creditor’s rights attorney with Faber and Brand in Columbia, Missouri before accepting a position in his native Cass County as a public defender working on behalf of the public in the county he grew up in. Eric believes that this background uniquely suits the needs of our clients and looks forward to utilizing his experiences on-behalf of those we represent. Eric currently resides in Prairie Village, Kansas with his fiancé, Hugo Hernandez, and loves spending time with family, friends and traveling in his free time.

Paralegals

Our expert paralegal team is a critical part of our fight for justice. These skilled professionals work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring every detail is accounted for and every case is trial-ready. Whether it’s digging into complex research or managing case files, they are the backbone of our team. Their dedication helps us deliver the aggressive advocacy you deserve!