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BIO

Ben is an associate lawyer at Cox & Palmer’s Charlottetown office. Born and raised in Charlottetown, Ben graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island’s Bachelor of Business Administration program with a specialization in accounting.  Following his time at UPEI, Ben obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, with a Certificate in Business Law.  Upon returning home, Ben was subsequently called to the Prince Edward Island Bar in May of 2020.

Ben practices in a variety of areas, with a primary focus on corporate/commercial law, real estate law, and wills and estates planning.

An active participant in the PEI sporting community, Ben enjoys working in a team environment while using his educational background and experience to provide business-focused solutions to his clients.

BACKGROUND

Bar Admission

Prince Edward Island (2020)

Law School

  • Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law

Education

  • University of Prince Edward Island (BBA with Specialization in Accounting, 2016)
  • Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law (JD with Certificate in Business Law, 2019)

Professional Activities & Affiliations

  • Business Law Section Chair – Canadian Bar Association PEI Branch (2021)
  • Member of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (2024 – Present)

Law Society Memberships

  • Law Society of Prince Edward Island
  • Canadian Bar Association

Languages

  • English
  • French