Kassius Benson founded JuryTrialDynamics in order to provide expert trial and jury consulting services to trial lawyers. Inspired by his 30-year career as a trial lawyer, Kassius decided to take his passion for teaching, training, and collaboration to the next level.

As a trial lawyer, Kassius Benson was lead counsel in well over 150 jury trials to verdict in Federal and state courts throughout the country - over 50 of those trials were Homicide trials. Kassius has picked juries in countless more cases. Using his experience and resources, Kassius has been able to bring his tireless work ethic, fearless disposition, and love of trial work to JuryTrialDynamics where Kassius and the team consult, teach, and train trial lawyers, law firms, and agencies in the best and most effective methods of preparing and executing all facets of jury trial work.

Education

Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN, Class of 1996

Bachelor of Science in English, With Honors, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, Class of 1993

Trial Experience

23 Years in Private Practice as a Trial Lawyer

Trial Attorney in Adult Felony Division at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS)

Former Chief Public Defender for the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office in Minneapolis, MN

Representative Litigation

As a trial lawyer, Kassius Benson had tremendous success representing clients charged with the most serious charges including homicide as well as the highest level of appeals. Representative litigation includes:

State v. Aaron Humphreys – St. Louis County, Duluth, Minnesota

Media Coverage of Humphreys’ Acquittal – Click here

State v. Judana Catherine Williams – Rice County, Faribault, Minnesota

Media Coverage of Williams’ Acquittal – Click here

Mr. Benson has appeared before the United States Supreme Court as co-counsel in the successful criminal appeal in Greenlaw v. United States, 128 S.Ct. 2559 (2008).

Greenlaw v. United States – Writ of Certiorari –  Click here

Awards

Ira Mickenberg Award for Outstanding Contributions to Minnesota Public Defense

Multiple time Selection as a Minnesota Super Lawyer