Ben Whiting, Class Action Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Ben concentrates on class action and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ben handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Class Action

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• Product Liability

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Ben's primary office is at 150 N. Riverside Plaza, Suite 4100, Chicago, Illinois, 60606. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ben usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Ben discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Ben for a class action case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ben walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Ben offer a free consultation?

  Ben charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ben's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Ben's current terms during booking.

• How long do class action cases in Illinois typically take?

  Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ben gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Ben take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

  Ben is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ben will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Ben?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ben will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Ben accepting new class action clients right now?

  Ben's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.