Ben Lynch Law

10/04/2026

Paralegal Megan (Dolphins fan) and Attorney Ben (Vikings fan) battled it out at a work outing today in Minneapolis. She’s pretty good at the trash talk, but the Vikings still came out victorious! 💜💛

09/17/2026

FREE STUDENT TICKETS! Ben Lynch Law is sponsoring two students to attend Chrysalis Foundation’s 2026 INSPIRED luncheon at no cost! Hear from award-winning photojournalist and bestselling author Lynsey Addario, who has spent more than two decades documenting war, humanitarian crises, and women’s lives for The New York Times and National Geographic. Twice held hostage while reporting, she has an extraordinary story to share. The event supports opportunities for women and girls in our community and takes place Monday, November 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines. Lunch and a photo opportunity with Addario are included. Any student—high school, college, trade school, or otherwise—is welcome to enter. Just comment below, and we’ll select two students in one week!

09/17/2026

Ben Lynch, CCHS alumni and now attorney, spent Wednesday morning talking with 8th graders about his career path. He started out attending Hawkeye Community College and recommended this path to those who don’t know what they want to do and/or whose money may be tight. He then transferred to UNI, graduated, and went on to attend Drake Law School.

Ben owns Ben Lynch Law Office in Des Moines and enjoys his career because he loves to help others. One of the most valuable pieces of information he shared was the importance of mental health; in his field there are a wide range of emotions. Ben combats this by exercising, eating healthy, spending time with family and friends, and talking about his feelings. Thanks Ben for sharing with us!

09/16/2026

We love to sponsor a good cause!

We are thrilled to have Ben Lynch Law as a sponsor for our series of shows this fall supporting the Iowa Abortion Access Fund!

Ben is a supporter of the people and of Iowa comedians, it's honestly a perfect fit and we couldn't be happier to have his support! Please check out the wide range of legal services his firm provides!

09/12/2026

I just finished a two-week jury trial, the longest of my 10-plus years as a lawyer.

My clients alleged that a staff member repeatedly sexually abused their daughter in a bathroom at Wallace Elementary in Johnston when she was 10 years old. Her mental health deteriorated, and she began self-harming. Four years later, she told a school counselor and identified the staff member in a yearbook.

She has scars all over her body. She cannot drive, attends school online, and may never be able to live on her own. Despite selective mutism, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, she got on the witness stand and told the jury what happened. Her parents never doubted her and did everything they could to help her.

I sued the school district for negligent supervision and training. The case involved two years of litigation, more than 20 depositions, and six expert witnesses. I tried it alone against multiple defense lawyers with far more resources. My clients turned down a nuisance-value settlement offer before trial. They wanted their daughter’s story heard and the district held accountable.

I gave those two weeks everything I had, from picking the jury through closing argument, where I asked for a multimillion-dollar verdict for the harm to my client. I believed the evidence was overwhelming.

After one day of deliberations, the jury returned a 7–1 verdict for the district, finding it was not negligent in protecting my client. I don’t understand the verdict, but I accept the jury’s decision.

I can’t imagine how hard it must have been for her parents to explain this verdict to their daughter after everything she went through.

Thank you to my amazing paralegal Megan, my clients for trusting me, and my friends and family for supporting me through this.

I don’t like losing, and I’m not used to it. But I don’t regret taking this case. Raising awareness and pushing for accountability and safer schools is still a win. Hugs to all involved.

07/08/2026

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06/05/2026

Everyone keeps asking for an update on the $14 million lawsuit against DraftKings. The case is set for oral argument in federal court on June 18 at 9:30am. It is open to the public in downtown Des Moines, if you'd like to observe. A link to the full interview will be linked in the comments (timestamp 1:05:47).

06/02/2026

Today is Iowa’s primary election, and polls are open from 7am to 8pm. You can find your in-person polling place through the Iowa Secretary of State’s polling-place lookup. If you are in the Des Moines metro area and need a ride to the polls, send us a message and we will help get you there.

05/07/2026

Iowa House File 2542 would increase mandatory prison sentences for repeat offenders under a proposed “three-strikes” framework. Ben Lynch spoke with We Are Iowa Local 5 News to explain his opposition to the bill, which is currently awaiting Governor Kim Reynolds’ signature. Lynch argues the bill will increase prison overcrowding without meaningfully improving public safety.