Ben Alexander Attorney
With more than two decades of litigation experience, Benjamin Alexander has built a respected career representing individuals and families in complex injury and wrongful death cases throughout Louisiana and federal courts across the Gulf Coast region. As an Attorney with Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, Ben focuses his practice on maritime and offshore injuries, truck accidents, car accidents, wrongful death claims, industrial and construction injuries, railroad injuries, and complex personal injury litigation.

Ben is known for his attention to detail, ability to handle high-stakes litigation, and strong relationships with the clients he represents. Throughout his career, he has successfully handled catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving maritime accidents, commercial vehicle collisions, and industrial incidents, securing significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured clients and their families.
His litigation background includes serving on major multi-party federal litigation teams and handling technically complex cases involving maritime law, insurance disputes, and offshore injury claims. Ben is also recognized for his contributions to continuing legal education in Admiralty, Maritime Law, and Insurance Law.
Professional Overview
Benjamin Alexander is known for:
- Attention to detail
- Handling complex litigation
- Securing substantial case results
- Strong client relationships
- Maritime and offshore litigation experience
- Catastrophic injury and wrongful death advocacy
Over the course of his career, Ben has:
- Secured a $65 million trial verdict in a maritime wrongful death case
- Served as part of the litigation team in a multi-billion-dollar offshore federal MDL case
- Authored continuing legal education materials relating to Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Regularly spoken at CLE events regarding Insurance Law
- Been recognized multiple times in Super Lawyers since 2013

Meet Ben Alexander
Education
- LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D./B.C.L., 2004
- Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science, 2001
Professional Memberships
- Louisiana Association for Justice
Credentials
- Louisiana State Bar (2004)
- Texas State Bar (2013)
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
- United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Notable Verdicts & Settlements
$65 Million Trial Verdict: Maritime Wrongful Death
Secured a $65 million trial verdict in a case involving an intoxicated boat operator who crashed a fishing vessel into a pier, causing the drowning deaths of two teenage boys.
$3.3 Million Recovery: Commercial Vehicle Collision
Recovered compensation for a husband and wife who sustained serious injuries and required extensive treatment after being rear-ended by a commercial vehicle.
$975,000 Recovery: 18-Wheeler Collision
Recovered compensation for a young driver who suffered multiple bone fractures in a high-speed trucking collision and ultimately made a substantial recovery.
$950,000 Recovery: Commercial Vehicle Collision
Recovered compensation for a family injured in a low-speed rear-impact crash involving a commercial vehicle, where future surgeries were anticipated.
$8.3 Million Recovery:
Motor vehicle accident resulting in severe leg injury.
Your Voice is Our Voice
Benjamin Alexander has spent his career handling serious injury and wrongful death cases where the stakes could not be higher for the families involved. Clients trust him for his steady approach, careful preparation, and ability to navigate complex maritime, commercial trucking, and catastrophic injury litigation. Whether representing offshore workers, injured motorists, or grieving families, Ben brings deep litigation experience and thoughtful advocacy to every case he handles.
Personal Life
Ben lives in Lafayette with his wife and their three children.
