Our Team
Benjamin L. Cwayna
Attorney, Certified Family Law Mediator, and Managing Member
A native of West Michigan, Ben has been practicing law since 2006. His practice focuses on family law, collections, criminal defense, estate planning, and other general practice areas. He is also a Certified Family Law Mediator.
Ben has been honored with representing hundreds of clients in the Mid-Michigan area and takes pride in teaching them the legal process along the way so that they learn the hows and whys of the court system. He has represented clients ranging from the individual to large and small businesses to the City of Grand Ledge and excels on behalf of all of them. He is honest, and dedicated and will always go the extra mile to assure that you are well represented in your case.
In his spare time, Ben is an avid lover of history and all things related to the American Civil War. He commands a local Civil War Reenactment Group and participates in battle reenactments throughout the country during the summer months of the year. In his experiences, he has had the opportunity to be a participant as an extra in the award-winning documentary regarding the Battle of Antietam and the major motion picture, “Gods and Generals.” He is also a member of the Grand Ledge Downtown Development Authority and the Grand Ledge Rotary Club, serving as the club’s president for 2014-2015.
Education
Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 2006
Harvard Law School
Financial Analysis and Valuation Certification, 2022
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, James Madison College, 2003
Jill L. Chapman
Paralegal
Jill graduated from Northwestern Michigan Community College in 1999 with an Associate of Applied Science in Legal Assisting.
Jill has a strong commitment to the legal field and is always reading and furthering her education to stay current with its many changes. She is a member of NALS of Lansing, NALS of Michigan, and the national level of NALS where she has held positions in several areas including the local chapter's Board of Directors.
Jill obtained her PLS certification from NALS in 2003 and was awarded the chapter's Legal Professional of the Year award in 2005.
Contact Jill
Phone: (517) 622-1900