Ben Crump Law

What Ben Crump Law does

Ben Crump Law PLLC is a privately held, multi-state plaintiff-side law firm organized as a Professional Limited Liability Company domiciled in Florida (legal headquarters at 122 S Calhoun St, Suite 200, Tallahassee) with a stated principal place in Chicago. Founded by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the firm operates 26 office locations across New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington D.C., with attorneys licensed in seven states plus D.C.

The firm's service portfolio spans civil rights litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, class actions, mass torts, medical malpractice, securities litigation, and environmental justice, with dedicated service lines for talcum powder, hair relaxer, AFFF, Camp Lejeune, PFAS, insulin, aviation, wildfire, clergy abuse, hazing, and sex abuse matters. Documented case outcomes exceed $4.6 billion in aggregate settlement and verdict value across matters including the $2.2 billion Black Farmers USDA settlement, the $641 million Flint water contamination class settlement, $310 million for Tyre Sampson, $411 million for a Florida I-10 car accident verdict, and $98.65 million for the Botham Jean family.

The firm operates entirely on a contingency fee basis under the slogan "No Fees Until We Win," with free consultations and 24/7 intake via phone (800-959-1444), website forms, and 26 physical offices; supplemental revenue streams include the Municipal Litigation Initiative serving cities and towns, and PFAS claims administration for public water suppliers nationwide. The firm carries no institutional capital, has no parent or subsidiary entities, and is self-funded through contingency fee realization.

Name

Ben Crump Law

Legal name

Ben Crump Law PLLC

Website

https://bencrump.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ben Crump Law PLLC is a privately held, multi-state plaintiff-side law firm with 26 offices across the U.S. operating on a contingency-fee model. It serves individuals, classes, and municipalities in civil rights, personal injury, wrongful death, mass tort, class action, and environmental justice matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Civil rights litigation
• Personal injury law
• Wrongful death representation
• Class action lawsuits
• Environmental justice law

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Contingency Fees: The firm operates primarily on a contingency fee basis, collecting fees only when cases are won or settled. The firm motto is 'No Fees Until We Win.' This model eliminates upfront costs for clients and aligns firm incentives with case outcomes.
2. Class Action and Mass Tort Representation: The firm handles class action lawsuits and mass tort litigation, potentially generating revenue through aggregated settlements and individual case resolutions across multiple practice areas including environmental justice, PFAS contamination, and product liability.
3. Municipal Litigation Services: The Ben Crump Law Municipal Litigation Initiative provides legal representation to municipalities on a pro bono or contingency fee basis, with no upfront costs for municipalities seeking assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ben Crump Law PLLC is a national law firm that provides plaintiff-side legal representation across civil rights, personal injury, wrongful death, class action, mass tort, environmental justice, medical malpractice, securities litigation, labor and employment, workers' compensation, aviation accident, sex abuse, and municipal litigation matters. The firm operates exclusively on a contingency fee basis branded as 'No Fees Until We Win,' offers free consultations, and provides 24/7 client intake via phone (800-959-1444) and online contact forms. It serves individual victims, class plaintiffs, and municipalities through 26 offices across Florida, Georgia, New York, Texas, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington D.C.

Product overview

Ben Crump Law is a national civil rights and personal injury law firm offering comprehensive legal services through a portfolio of specialized practice areas. The firm operates as a unified legal services platform providing core representation in personal injury, civil rights, wrongful death, class actions, medical malpractice, and environmental justice cases. Each practice area functions as a distinct service line with dedicated attorneys and specific expertise, including specialized offerings such as the Municipal Litigation Initiative for community-level advocacy and free case evaluation services for prospective clients. The firm's integrated approach combines high-profile civil rights cases with mainstream personal injury litigation, serving clients nationwide through offices in multiple states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ben Crump Law Municipal Litigation Initiative: A specialized initiative dedicated to supporting municipalities in protecting the rights and interests of their citizens against corporate exploitation.

Products and services

• Personal Injury Legal Services Legal representation for individuals who have suffered physical injuries due to the negligence of others, including car, motorcycle, and commercial trucking accidents, premises liability, and similar negligence-based claims. Targets individual injury victims seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
• Civil Rights Legal Services Legal advocacy for individuals whose civil rights have been violated by police, government entities, corporations, or other parties, including police misconduct, discrimination, harassment, jail and prison deaths, and systemic injustice claims. Targets victims and their families seeking accountability against public and private defendants.
• Wrongful Death Legal Services Legal representation for families whose loved ones have died due to the negligence, police action, or wrongful conduct of another party, including high-profile cases such as Tyre Sampson and Botham Jean. Targets surviving family members seeking compensation and accountability.
• Class Action Lawsuit Services Representation for groups of individuals harmed by the same defendant or product, enabling victims to collectively seek justice and compensation. Covers a range of class actions including environmental contamination, product liability, and corporate misconduct.
• Medical Malpractice Legal Services Legal representation for victims of healthcare provider negligence, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and birth injuries. Targets patients and families harmed by substandard medical care.
• Birth Injury Legal Services Legal representation for families of newborns who suffered preventable injuries during childbirth due to medical negligence, including cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, and fetal asphyxiation cases. Targets families of infants injured at birth.
• Securities Litigation Services Legal representation for individuals, pension funds, unions, and foundations who have been victims of financial misconduct and mismanagement. Targets investors and institutional clients harmed by securities fraud or corporate financial misconduct.
• Talcum Powder / Ovarian Cancer Legal Services Dedicated mass tort representation for individuals who developed ovarian cancer allegedly caused by talcum powder products, targeting manufacturers who knew of the risks but failed to warn consumers. Serves affected individuals seeking compensation in product liability litigation.
• Environmental Justice Legal Services Legal advocacy for minority and low-income communities facing environmental and health hazards, including water contamination, air pollution, ethylene oxide exposure, and industrial exposure cases. Targets communities harmed by environmental racism and corporate pollution.
• Hair Relaxer Cancer Legal Services Dedicated mass tort representation for individuals diagnosed with cancer allegedly caused by chemical hair relaxer products, with a focus on Black, Brown, and multicultural women. Serves affected consumers pursuing product liability claims against manufacturers.
• Aviation Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of airplane accidents, including cases involving pilot error, manufacturing defects, air traffic control errors, and weather-related incidents. Targets surviving families and injured passengers of civil aviation accidents.
• 3M PFAS Settlement Compensation Legal Services Legal representation for public water suppliers and municipalities seeking compensation from 3M for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in drinking water, helping clients recover funds for treatment technologies and testing under the $10.3 billion multi-year settlement.
• AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuit Services Legal representation for firefighters, military service members, and other workers diagnosed with cancers allegedly linked to exposure to AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) containing PFAS chemicals. Targets individuals exposed to PFAS through firefighting and military training use.
• Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Legal Services Legal representation for Marines, their families, and civilian workers who developed illnesses from exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, assisting with VA benefits claims and compensation. Targets veterans and family members harmed by historical on-base water contamination.
• California Wildfire Litigation Services Legal representation for individuals and communities affected by California wildfires, holding negligent parties (utility companies, landowners, government entities) accountable and seeking compensation for property damage, injuries, and losses. Targets California wildfire victims.
• Lahaina Maui Fire Legal Services Legal representation for victims of the Lahaina Maui wildfires, helping families seek justice and compensation for losses caused by the August 2023 disaster. Targets Maui residents and families affected by the wildfires.
• Burn / Fire Injury Legal Services Legal representation for victims of fires and burn injuries caused by landlord negligence, defective products, workplace accidents, or unsafe premises. Targets burn injury victims and their families seeking compensation for catastrophic injuries.
• Workers' Compensation Legal Services Legal representation for workers injured on the job, navigating state workers' compensation claims and pursuing third-party lawsuits when applicable. Targets injured employees seeking benefits and compensation outside of employer immunity.
• Negligent Security Legal Services Legal representation for victims of crimes that occurred on properties where owners failed to provide adequate security measures, holding property owners accountable for inadequate lighting, broken locks, untrained staff, or other security failures. Targets victims of preventable third-party criminal acts.
• National Sex Abuse Legal Services Legal representation for survivors of sexual abuse in institutional settings, including clergy abuse, school abuse, university hazing and sexual assault, juvenile hall abuse, and abuse by medical professionals. Targets survivors of institutional sexual abuse seeking compensation and accountability.
• Municipal Litigation Initiative Specialized legal program providing representation to municipalities, cities, and towns to protect citizen rights against corporate exploitation, environmental degradation, and unfair business practices, on a pro bono or contingency basis with no upfront municipal costs. Targets municipalities seeking counsel against well-funded corporate defendants.
• Hurricane Damage Legal Services Legal representation for individuals and communities affected by hurricanes, helping them navigate insurance claims and seek compensation for property damage, loss, and business interruption. Targets hurricane-affected property owners and businesses.
• Insulin Lawsuit Compensation Legal Services Legal representation for individuals experiencing financial difficulties due to unfairly high insulin costs allegedly caused by pharmaceutical company wrongdoing, including price-fixing and antitrust claims. Targets diabetes patients harmed by insulin pricing practices.
• Labor and Employment Legal Services Legal representation for workplace discrimination, harassment, and unfair labor practices, advocating for employees' rights across industries. Targets employees facing discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or wage-related claims.
• Truck Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of commercial trucking accidents, handling cases involving driver negligence, complex federal motor carrier regulations, and commercial vehicle liability. Targets individuals injured in collisions with commercial trucks.
• Wrongful Incarceration Legal Services Legal representation for individuals wrongfully incarcerated, particularly people of color who were convicted of crimes they did not commit, seeking justice, record expungement, and compensation. Targets exonerees and their families.
• Free Case Evaluation Service Complimentary consultation service allowing prospective clients to discuss their legal situation with firm intake staff and receive guidance on case options, without upfront cost and with 24/7 availability via phone (800-959-1444) and website contact form. Targets prospective plaintiffs evaluating representation.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.2 billion settlement for Black farmers in USDA discrimination case
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Justice Law NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJustice Law Network provides referrals to third party attorneys and law firms. Cases are referred to this network as noted in firm disclaimers.
• Co-Counsel on Major CasescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBen Crump Law works with co-counsel on high-profile cases including civil rights litigation, class actions, and mass torts. The firm has represented clients alongside other law firms in cases like Trayvon Martin, George Floyd, and Flint water contamination.
• Public Water SupplierscoreOthersBen Crump Law assists municipalities and public water suppliers nationwide in pursuing compensation through the 3M PFAS settlement. The firm has expertise in navigating the $10.3 billion settlement over 13 years for PFAS water contamination treatment and testing.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Napoli Shkolnik: Plaintiff mass tort and personal injury firm with active involvement in environmental contamination (PFAS, Camp Lejeune), opioid, and consumer cases. Comparable on mass tort verticals and contingency model.
• Morgan & Morgan: Largest U.S. plaintiff personal injury firm operating on a contingency model with national TV advertising and mass tort practices. Direct competitor for personal injury and mass tort cases with comparable geographic breadth.
• Weitz & Luxenberg: Plaintiff firm with a national mass tort practice spanning asbestos, mesothelioma, environmental, and consumer cases. Comparable on mass tort portfolio and contingency fee model.
• Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman: Plaintiff firm with substantial mass tort, class action, and personal injury practices, including environmental contamination cases. Comparable on mass tort and class action positioning.
• Simmons Hanly Conroy: National mass tort and class action firm with deep involvement in asbestos, mesothelioma, and environmental contamination cases. Highly comparable on the mass tort and class action practice lines.
• Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll: Plaintiff firm with leading civil rights, employment, consumer, and securities class action practices. Highly comparable on the civil rights and class action dimensions of Ben Crump Law.
• Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein: Plaintiff-side firm with strong class action, mass tort, and personal injury practices, including environmental and consumer cases. Closely comparable on class action and mass tort economics.
• Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd: Leading securities and consumer class action firm with growing mass tort capability. Comparable on class action and securities litigation practice lines.
• Levin Papantonio Rafferty: Plaintiff mass tort firm with extensive work in pharmaceutical, medical device, and environmental cases. Comparable on mass tort portfolio and contingency economics.

Emerging players

• Public Justice: National nonprofit advocacy organization handling civil rights, class action, and impact litigation. Overlaps with Ben Crump Law's civil rights and class action mission but operates as a nonprofit on a different funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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