Martindale Awards
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Reviews (45)
As my co-counsel, Jay Benson conducted one of the most effective cross examinations of an expert witness I have ever witnessed. He was so good, I had a transcript prepared and I use it to teach my associates how...
2013/10/01
Jay Benson is one of the very best trial lawyers i have ever worked with, in over 39 years of practice. He is honest, forthright, knowledgeable and of the highest morale character. Why he hasn't been rated AV a...
2013/10/01
I have been familiar with Jay's practice for nearly 30 years and I can state without hesitation that he is an excellent trial attorney.
2013/09/24
Mr. Benson is an outstanding lawyer with the highest ethical standards and tremendous legal acumen. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation.
2013/09/19
Jay and I serve on the executive committee of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys together and are among 10 such members statewide who similarly serve on the executive committee. Jay's care, compassion and...
2013/09/19
As a trial judge for the past 16 years in Kirksville, Missouri, where Mr. Benson's office is located, I have had the opportunity to observe Mr. Benson during during the presentation and argument of many motions and...
2013/09/16
I have known Jay for many years and have numerous cases against him. He is an excellent lawyer and a reasonable adversary. I have referred several cases to him and would recommend him highly.
2013/09/12
I have known Jay for many years and have been co- counsel with him numerous times in complex litigation. his work ethic is second to none. He practices in a small town in Kirksville Missouri and the amount of...
2013/09/11
Jay Benson is an excellent attorney with exceptional legal skills. I recommend him for the highest rating--AV. Thank you.
2013/09/11
As a judge for over 30 years, one who has had Jay before him in court many times, I can truly say that he is a 'superlawyer' in all respects. He recently had one of the biggest verdicts ever returned in northeast...
2013/09/11
As a judge for well over 30 years, I have had Jay before me many times in court. He is an 'superlawyer' in all respects. In addition to being a senior judge now, I teach a 300 level class at Truman State...
2013/09/11
Mr. Benson is an excellent attorney. He is always well-prepared, professional, and a vigorous advocate.
2013/09/11
I have known Jay for many years, both when I was a prosecutor, in private practice, and since I started my career with the Public Defender system in Missouri. He is knowledgeable, professional and a good guy. I...
2012/08/16
Jay is a very upstanding man with great know how of the profession and if he feels a case is above his capabilities he is not afraid to refer you to someone he feels might better suit your individual needs due to...
2010/10/16