Portrait of Michael P. Benson

Michael P. Benson

Partner

Mike Benson represents construction clients in litigation and arbitration, contract negotiation, mechanic’s liens, and other matters. His experience includes reviewing bid packages, contract documents, change orders, and correspondence to determine authorized work and potential damages, as well as determining whether requirements for filing mechanic’s liens have been followed. 

During law school, Mike worked as a management consultant intern and also interned for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office’s Agriculture and Environment Division. In addition, he worked with the Washington University Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic, where he conducted legal and technical research and drafted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court explaining control technologies available to regulate hazardous air pollutants.

    Education

    • Washington University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2016)
      • Global Studies Law Review
    • DePauw University (B.A., cum laude, 2011)
      • Biology

    Bar Admissions

    • Missouri
    • Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri

    Awards & Honors

    • Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction (2022-2026)
    • Named to the Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Construction Litigation (2025)
    • Missouri Lawyers Media Up & Coming (2024)
    • Moot Court Golden Quill Award
    • Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy
    • CALI Award in Commercial Law