about our firm
practice area
civil litigation
criminal defense
employment law
civil rights disputes
intellectual property litigation
attorneys

We Focus on Clients

Our philosophy is to work closely and attentively with clients to achieve smart, practical solutions. Our clients choose Bensinger, Ritt, Tai & Thvedt and stay with us because we give them a high level of personal attention that they most likely cannot receive at a higher-volume firm. They trust us to reach successful resolution, and to manage costs with a careful eye. Lastly, they enjoy the youthful, direct and unpretentious perspective that distinguishes our working style at Bensinger, Ritt, Tai & Thvedt.

Founding Partner
Kerry R. Bensinger
Criminal Law and Federal Habeas Practice, Civil Litigation, Employment Law

Founding Partner
D. Jay Ritt
Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Criminal Law and Federal Habeas Practice

Partner
Tiffany W. Tai
Intellectual Property Litigation, Civil Litigation, Employment Law

Partner
Joel A. Thvedt
Criminal Law, Civil Law, Employment Law, Intellectual Property Litigation

Associate
Michael J. Armenta
Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Criminal Law and Federal Habeas Practice

Of Counsel
Warren O. Hodges, Jr.
Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Intellectual Property Litigation, Criminal Law and Federal Habeas Practice, Estate and Eminent Domain Litigation

Of Counsel
Elizabeth Piliavin-Godwin
Federal Habeas Practice, Criminal Law and Civil Litigation