Benjamin E. Niemeyer

Associate

Benjamin Niemeyer is a trial lawyer that focuses his trial practice on representing and defending insurance carriers in state and federal court throughout Missouri.

Overview

Benjamin Niemeyer is an associate trial lawyer who focuses his trial practice on representing insurance carriers in first-party coverage litigation, especially regarding coverage issues involving arson, fraud, and first-party damage. Benjamin also assists in counseling carriers in the pre-suit and coverage determination stages by offering legal analysis and coverage recommendations.

Prior to joining the firm, Benjamin graduated cum laude with his Juris Doctor from the Saint Louis University School of Law, where he received the Law School Dean’s Scholarship and honed his advocacy skills by participating in Moot Court and Trial Advocacy. He is also a summa cum laude graduate of political science and philosophy at Drury University.

In his free time, Benjamin enjoys travel, live music, and exploring the St. Louis food scene.

Recent Results

Jury Renders a Defense Verdict in First Party Homeowners Lawsuit

Principal Alexa Lester, with assistance from Benjamin Niemeyer, brought in a victory for their WWBH insurance carrier client in a first party property insurance lawsuit. The Plaintiffs were homeowners and named insureds on a homeowners’ policy. Plainti …

Court Grants Summary Judgment for Client Insurer in $3,000,000 First Party Hail Damage Lawsuit

The insured sustained hail damage to soft metal fixtures on the roof of a large commercial building. The insured sought over $2,600,000 for exterior and interior repairs, extra-contractual vexatious refusal to pay penalties, attorney’s fees, and pre- …

Awards & Achievements

Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
Ruth Bamburger Scholar, Drury University
Outstanding Senior, Political Science, Drury University.

Practices

Education

Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2022)
Drury University (B.A., Political Science and Philosophy, summa cum laude, 2019)

Bar Admissions

Missouri
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri