Atty. Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon

Atty. Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon

For the past 20 years, Benjamin Gideon has been committed to representing injured victims in Maine and Northern New England. As a dedicated attorney at Gideon Asen LLC in Auburn, Maine , he has successfully secured multiple recoveries above $1 million across Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

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Profile Summary

About Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon at a glance

Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon is a medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and civil rights attorney based in Auburn, Maine, practicing at Gideon Asen LLC. Admitted to practice in Vermont, Vermont Bar Association, New Hampshire, New Hampshire Bar Association, New York, New York State Bar Association, and Maine, Maine State Bar Association. Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1999) and Cornell University (BA, 1993). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Portland (ME) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Auburn, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • For the past 20 years, Benjamin Gideon has been committed to representing injured victims in Maine and Northern New England
  • As a dedicated attorney at Gideon Asen LLC in Auburn, Maine, he has successfully secured multiple recoveries above $1 million across Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts
  • Ben has notable achievements in the field of civil rights law, medical malpractice, personal injury litigation, and product liability litigation for plaintiffs
  • He holds the record for the highest medical malpractice jury verdict in Maine and one of the highest overall jury verdicts in Vermont
  • Ben is recognized by his peers for his accomplishments, professionalism, and character
  • He has been consistently listed in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers since 2013 and has been named “Lawyer of the Year” for Maine three times
  • He maintains an “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a perfect 10.0 rating on AVVO
  • In 2019, Ben became the second lawyer in Maine history to be inducted into the Inner Circle of Advocates, an exclusive group of plaintiff lawyers in the United States
  • In 2020, he became a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), a distinguished group of plaintiff and defense attorneys
  • Ben is currently the only lawyer in Maine who is a member of both the Inner Circle and ACTL

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maine →

Product Liability

Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Maine →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Maine →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maine

Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Auburn are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine 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 Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon

Where is Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon's law office located?
Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon's law practice is located in Auburn, Maine. The firm is Gideon Asen LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon handle?
Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
Where did Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon go to law school?
Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (BA, 1993).
How can I contact Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon for a consultation?
You can contact Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon 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 R. "Ben" Gideon received?
Benjamin R. "Ben" Gideon's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Portland (ME); Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1999
BA
Cornell University
- 1993

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Portland (ME)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow, 2020-present, Top 1% of all lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Inner Circle of Advocates, 100 of the Best Plaintiff Lawyers in the U.S., 2019-present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AVVO — Rated 10.0 out of 10
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers - “Super Lawyer,” 2013–present; “Rising Star,” 2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation - “Litigation Star”
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers & Partners USA - Listed for Litigation: Medical Malpractice & Insurance and Mainly Plaintiff
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell - Top Rated “AV Preeminent”
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (ME)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (ME)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Portland (ME)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (ME)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Augusta (ME)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Augusta (ME)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Augusta (ME)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Augusta (ME)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Augusta (ME)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Vermont, Vermont Bar Association
New Hampshire, New Hampshire Bar Association
New York, New York State Bar Association
Maine, Maine State Bar Association

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