F&P Employee Spotlight on Counsel Ben M. Brooks

What was your first job?
My first job was working at the concession stand at the Baker Park pool in Frederick, MD. It was great. My friend and I got jobs there one summer, and when we’d finish our shift, we’d already be at the pool!

What is your practice area, and how did you choose it?
Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability. I chose it because it involves frequent litigation, careful analysis, and strategic problem-solving. I highly value the opportunity to help employers and carriers manage risk and navigate what is often a technical area of law.

What is your favorite aspect of working at F&P?
I work with great people. They’re hardworking, dedicated, and knowledgeable. I feel like I’m part of a team that’s both supportive and collaborative, but also one that allows me to have my own autonomy, which is something I truly value.

Do you have any book or movie recommendations?
I recently read Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. I like sci-fi a lot, and that was a great read. I also just started the TV series Pluribus by Vince Gilligan. After Breaking Bad, I vowed to watch anything he’s involved in, and Pluribus is an exciting new TV show that I highly recommend.

What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is pizza. In fact, I dedicated a whole trip to NYC for my birthday last year to try some of the best places. For the record, I am a John’s of Bleeker Street guy.

What was the best news you ever received?
It’s undoubtedly when my wife told me she was pregnant. We are expecting our first child in January 2026 and I couldn’t be more excited.