Benjamin works closely with clients of all sizes on a variety of corporate, energy and real estate matters, advising clients at any stage of their business. He enjoys counseling with clients to find practical solutions to complex issues.

Capabilities

Biography

Benjamin Lefler is a member of Parsons Behle & Latimer’s corporate, real estate and estate planning teams, where his practice focuses on corporate matters (including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, agricultural transactions and energy transactions), real estate transactions (including purchases, sales and leases) and estate planning. He also provides outside general counsel services to clients across a variety of industries and enjoys counseling with clients as a trusted partner.

Benjamin began his career at a large international law firm in Houston, Texas working on complex corporate matters. He received his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 2020, where he was a Rubenstein Scholar (full tuition scholarship). Benjamin was also a member of the University of Chicago Legal Forum and served as President of the Dallin H. Oaks Society. During law school, he was an intern in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Utah. In 2016, Benjamin graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University with a B.A. in Economics.

Benjamin is admitted to practice law in the State of Idaho and the State of Texas. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, hiking/running/biking, reading and playing sports.

Experience

Represented Stone Ridge Contracting, LLC in its Acquisition by Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL)

Stone Ridge is a leading construction services contractor delivering heavy civil, concrete, and construction management services across high-growth sectors including data centers, mining, and industrial infrastructure. The Parsons' deal team was led by Adam Ott and Keyan Norman, with assistance from Benjamin Lefler, Nickie Hardesty and Landon Tracy. Emily Holt, Lauren Reber and Paul Smith advised on the transaction.

Represented Sporting Goods Company in Asset Acquisition

Parsons Behle & Latimer represented a privately held sporting goods company in a strategic asset acquisition supporting its continued growth and expansion. The Parsons deal team was led by Adam Ott and Benjamin Lefler, with assistance from Tyler Fang. Emily D. Holt and Ross P. Keogh also advised on the transaction.

Strategic Sale of Regional Construction Company

Parsons Behle & Latimer advised a privately held, regional construction company in its sale to a publicly traded strategic acquirer. The Parsons' deal team was led by Adam Ott and Keyan Norman, with assistance from Benjamin Lefler, Nickie Hardesty and Landon Tracy. Emily Holt, Lauren Reber and Paul Smith also advised on the transaction.

Accomplishments

Academic

University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2020

·      Rubenstein Scholar (full tuition scholarship)

·      The University of Chicago Legal Forum, Staff Member

·      Dallin H. Oaks Society, President

Brigham Young University, B.A. in Economics, magna cum laude, 2016

Associations

Professional

State Bar of Texas

Credentials

Licensed

Idaho
Texas

Education

The University of Chicago Law School