Benjamin W. Kuhlmann

Associate
Direct: 414-312-7573
Email: bkuhlmann@llgmke.com

Biographical

Benjamin Kuhlmannis an attorney at Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC, located in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a litigator, Ben’s practice covers the gamut of complex commercial disputes, with sub-specialties including franchise litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, and defending manufacturers against warranty and other consumer claims.Outside of the business world, Ben regularly handles complex trusts and estateslitigation.Ben routinely guides clients through pre-litigation dispute resolution and risk assessment, with the goal of understanding the best strategic toolkit to bring to each distinctive challenge. Outside of work, Ben is a member of the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus, and in his time off you are likely to find him hiking or traveling with his fiancé. 

Practice Areas

Published Works & Presentations

Co-Author: Exposure at Every Turn: Navigating the Mire of State Laws in Multistate Franchise Operations – The Franchise Law Journal (March 2026)

Assisted in researching and writing:  The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages, Vol. I-II (Fifth Edition, October 2018), Chapter 24 (Franchise and Dealership Litigation Damages), published by Business Valuation Resources, LLC.

Further assisted with: The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages, Vol. I-II (Sixth Edition, December 2020), Chapter 24 (Franchise and Dealership Litigation Damages), published by Business Valuation Resources, LLC.

Professional Admissions, Associations & Honors

Inaugural Cohort for USLAW LeadX: Pathway to Success (2026–2030)

State Bar of Wisconsin

State Bar of Ohio

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law/J.D., cum laude, 2020
University of Wisconsin-Madison/B.A., Honors in History, B.A., Political Science, 2017

Senior Editor, Canada-United States Law Journal, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Case Western Reserve University School of Law National Moot Court Team
Legal Writing Honors Fellow
Hugo Grotius International Law Fellow
Intellectual Property Venture Clinic

Community

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Ben’s love for the city and its people called him back after graduating law school in Cleveland, Ohio—a city whose river he assures us is only sometimes on fire.  When not pouring over legal manuscripts, you can find Ben indulging in his passions: running, cycling, re-watching My Cousin Vinnie so he can emulate the best in the business, and eating the best cheese he can find.  A regular volunteer and avid plasma donator, Ben looks forward to officially putting down roots in the city and finding ways to better serve his community in whatever ways he can.

News, Awards & Honors

Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC Again Named to U.S. News—Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” List
Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC has been named to U.S. News–Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list for 2019, marking its second consecutive inclusion on the revered list of America’s top law firms.
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4 LLG Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers in 2018
LLG partners Jack Laffey, Mark M. Leitner, Joseph S. Goode, and Sarah E. Thomas Pagels have been named by Best Lawyers as top attorneys in several practice areas for 2018.
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Seven LLG Attorneys Again Named to Super Lawyers List
Relentless . . . .
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