Benson is a Hawaii native who has resided in Los Angeles for over a decade. Benson began his career as a litigator specializing in civil, real estate, entertainment, and corporate litigation. Benson has experience representing clients in both State and Federal Court. Benson entered the cannabis industry over eight years ago prior to the passage of the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. Since entering the industry, Benson has represented all types of cannabis business operators, including, cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, testing labs, and retailers, on a variety of matters such as litigation, intellectual property rights, licensing, municipal disputes, landlord/tenant issues, mergers and acquisitions, state and local licensing, and compliance.  

Benson’s practice includes providing guidance to start-ups and small businesses with regard to business planning and general corporate matters such as choice of entity planning; the formation, organization, governance and qualification of corporations, general and limited partnerships, and limited liability companies; and employment and consulting arrangements. Benson has also represented clients in both commercial and residential real estate transactions and employment litigation. 

Prior to practicing law, Benson worked as a NASD registered financial advisor providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning services to businesses and professionals. 

In June 2020, Benson was first selected to the Southern California Rising Stars list. He was selected again in 2021 and in 2022.

Benson also serves on the advisory board for Cinema Makeup School, a makeup training school located in Los Angeles dedicated to educating the next generation of beauty and special effects makeup artists for career success in the film, television, fashion, and entertainment industries.