Benjamin C. Wohlfeil is a Shareholder in the San Diego office of Klinedinst PC, where he litigates cases involving general liability, business and commercial litigation, probate, and professional liability.
Prior to joining Klinedinst, Mr. Wohlfeil began his legal career as a criminal prosecutor in Alaska, where he handled both trial and appellate matters. With a caseload that included murders, assaults, and robberies, he aggressively prosecuted hundreds of violent offenders and tried 55 jury trials to verdict.
After more than five years as a prosecutor, he decided to leave public service and work in civil litigation. In 2015, he joined a prominent plaintiff’s personal injury firm where he further honed his litigation and trial skills, including one additional bench trial to verdict. He also appeared in multiple venues across California, where he represented clients who suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of the wrongful conduct of others, including premises liability cases, vehicle collisions, and medical malpractice cases.
He joined Klinedinst in 2017 and quickly rose to Shareholder, trying three more jury trials in the process. He has continued his aggressive litigation approach on behalf of his clients, including in the industries of telecommunications, auto auctions, retail establishments, real estate, and transportation. He has litigated cases in California, Alaska, and Arizona.
In his free time, Mr. Wohlfeil enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball, and going to the beach.
Education
- Valparaiso University (B.A.)
- California Western School of Law (J.D.)
