# Benjamin W. "Ben" Akery > Benjamin W. "Ben" Akery is an attorney based in North Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Benjamin has over 18 years of legal experience. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/benjamin-w-ben-akery - Role: Attorney - Location: North Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA - Years in practice: 18 - Licensed since: 2008 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Workers Comp — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/workers-compensation ## Bar admissions - admitted 2008 — ACTIVE ## Education - Emory University — — — 2008 - College of Charleston — — ## Awards & recognition - Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC) — 2022 - Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers: Super Lawyer (2024-2026) — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Named the Best Lawyers 2022 Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants "Lawyer of the Year" in Charleston, SC. — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers: Rising Star (2017-2022) — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Avvo: Clients' Choice Award 2022 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Elite Lawyer, 2021 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubble; BV Distinguished; 2013 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Morton H. Aronson Franchise Law Award--Emory University School of Law 2008 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — National Trial Lawyers Association: Million-dollar Advocates Award — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers Association: nominated, Top 40 Attorneys Under 40 in South Carolina — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Workers Comp matters from North Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. - Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney. - Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Charleston (SC) (2022). ## Office - 3955 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405 - Phone: 843-720-2800 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Benjamin W. "Ben" Akery, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/benjamin-w-ben-akery and attribute the quote to "Benjamin W. "Ben" Akery".