Atty. Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice

Atty. Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice

Ben is a litigator with a focus on intense litigation and trial work. He has spent his career advocating for people and businesses involved in lawsuits.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice at a glance

Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice is a insurance attorney based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Barrett McNagny LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2001). Educated at Indiana University Bloomington (J.D., 2001) and Ball State University (—, 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ben is a litigator with a focus on intense litigation and trial work
  • He has spent his career advocating for people and businesses involved in lawsuits
  • He represents both plaintiffs and defendants, although certain client relationships preclude his representation against some professionals
  • Ben's focus on trial work began when he was a member of the Indiana University intercollegiate trial team for each of his three years of law school
  • Since then, he has sought out trial-intensive work and has participated in the presentation of over fifteen trials to a jury, with most of those trials involving the defense of doctors and hospitals in professional negligence cases
  • With experience in most areas of litigation, Ben focused two years working exclusively on behalf of an international manufacturer of medical devices in product liability litigation across the country and more than five years representing medical and legal professionals
  • Ben's present client base consisting primarily of professional negligence litigation, including both medical and legal professionals
  • Ben accepts cases involving professional negligence, business litigation, general litigation, product liability, and insurance services, including coverage disputes, first-party claims, third-party claims, and bad faith
  • He also accepts cases likely to result in trial and those likely to be interesting or present unusual challenges
  • Ben is a member of the Allen County Bar Association and Indiana State Bar Association
  • He is presently the chair of the Trial Lawyers Section of the Allen County Bar Association
  • He is a BV® Distinguished™ rated attorney based on Martindale-Hubbell's peer review ratings
  • He has been named by Indiana Super Lawyers a "Rising Star" five separate times and has been listed since 2017 in the publication in the area of Medical Malpractice Defense
  • He has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers® in America publication since 2016
  • He received his B.A., Criminal Justice & Criminology, from Ball State University in 1998, and his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, in 2001
  • While in law school, he was a member of the Federal Communication Law Journal and named Order of the Barristers.Ben is admitted to practice in the State of Indiana and in the U.S
  • District Courts for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Wayne are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice

Where is Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice's law office located?
Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm is Barrett McNagny LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice handle?
Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice practiced law?
Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice go to law school?
Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (—, 1998).
How can I contact Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice for a consultation?
You can contact Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice received?
Benjamin D. "Ben" Ice's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Bloomington
- 2001
Ball State University
- 1998

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Super Lawyers "Rising Star"
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Fort Wayne)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Fort Wayne)
- 2021

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2001

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