Bowles Rice LLP

41 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions Law Banking and Finance Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Charleston, WV.

Biography

Benjamin Thomas focuses his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and commercial and financial services. He is experienced in advising businesses on various structural matters related to acquisitions and entity formation and general corporate governance matters.

Ben's merger and acquisition practice involves structuring, documenting, and managing mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other corporate transactions.

He also provides general corporate services to all sizes of businesses, including assistance with business formation, commercial lease and contract review, and venture capital and other private financing.

Ben serves as a member of the board of directors of the Kanawha County Public Library, the Charleston Area Alliance, and the Chemical Alliance Zone.

He is a member of the Churchill Centre, a group focused on educating new generations on the leadership, statesmanship, vision, courage and boldness of Winston Churchill.

Bowles Rice LLP

41 Best Lawyers awards

Bowles Rice LLP logo

Overview

  • Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 2010
  • University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., Accounting

  • West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar
  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association

  • North Carolina Bar Association - Member
  • West Virginia Bar Association - Member

  • Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
  • Supreme Court of North Carolina
  • West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar
  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association
  • North Carolina Bar Association - Member
  • West Virginia Bar Association - Member
  • Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 2010
  • University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., Accounting
  • Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
  • Supreme Court of North Carolina

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Charleston, WV (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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