About Benjamin
Benjamin Lakey studied philosophy at the University of Utah, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 2004. He returned to law school at Brigham Young University and received his Juris Doctor in 2010. Those years shaped his approach to legal reasoning and client counseling.
After law school, Lakey began his legal career in uniform. In 2010 he served as a judge advocate with the Utah National Guard. He handled military justice matters and administrative law tasks that come with service in a state guard. That early experience gave him exposure to court-martial proceedings, discipline processes, and the interplay between military rules and federal statutes.
Following his time as a JAG officer, Lakey moved into civilian practice. He spent several years advising individual and institutional clients on legal strategy, procedural questions, and risk evaluation. He developed a practical style that aims to make complex legal rules understandable for nonlawyers. Colleagues and clients have noted his methodical approach to research and his preference for clear, direct explanations.
Lakey’s background in philosophy continues to influence how he frames issues and constructs arguments. He is comfortable handling matters that require careful statutory interpretation or where ethical considerations are prominent. His military legal service regularly surfaces in cases that touch on public employment, administrative appeals, and regulatory compliance.
He later advanced to a partnership role in private practice. In that capacity he supervises junior attorneys, oversees case development, and takes primary responsibility for trial preparation when matters proceed to court. He balances office management duties with courtroom work, splitting time between client meetings, motion practice, and courtroom appearances.
Outside of casework, Lakey participates in professional networks and remains licensed to practice in Utah. He keeps up with evolving state rules and court decisions that affect his clients. He also mentors newer lawyers making the transition from military to civilian legal careers.
He is currently a partner and focuses his practice on representing clients in Utah, drawing on his JAG experience and courtroom work to advise and advocate for them.
