Benjamin J.
Harper

Ben joined Osterbauer Law Firm in January of 2016. Prior to joining the firm, Ben spent several years working exclusively in the area of workers’ compensation litigation. Ben is a proven trial attorney who has represented hundreds of injured workers and secured tens of millions of dollars of their behalf. Ben has been named a Super Lawyers – Rising Star for 2019-‘20 and 2020-’21.  This award recognizes the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state under the age of 40. Ben takes great pride in making his clients feel confident and well-represented at every stage of the litigation process.

Originally from Stillwater, MN, Ben graduated from St. John’s University in 2007 before moving on to William Mitchell College of Law, where he graduated with honors. During law school, Ben worked at a prominent Minneapolis law firm assisting injurer employees in securing workers’ compensation benefits. He also was a member of the Rosalie Wahl Moot Court, Ruby Vale Corporate Law Moot Court, and the William Mitchell National Negotiation Team. During law school, Ben also volunteered 200+ hours at the Urban League in North Minneapolis, where he prepared income taxes for impoverished individuals and families.

Ben is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Wisconsin.