Atty. David Benton
David is a partner in WSHB’s Fresno, California office. He has extensive experience defending a variety of litigation including complex torts, employment, habitability, and residential and commercial construction defect claims.
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David Benton is a Partner based in Fresno, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at San Joaquin College of Law (J.D., 2014) and California State University, Fresno (B.A. National, 2002). Serves clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- David is a partner in WSHB’s Fresno, California office
- He has extensive experience defending a variety of litigation including complex torts, employment, habitability, and residential and commercial construction defect claims
- David graduated from San Joaquin College of Law, with distinction, and was admitted to the Bar in 2014
- While in law school he was a judicial extern for the Honorable Anthony Ishii of the United States District Court, Eastern District
- He was also Production Editor for the San Joaquin College of Law Agricultural Law Review and published a law review comment on food safety laws and their impact on negligence lawsuits
- David is also veteran of the United States Navy and served as a Hospital Corpsman
- He credits his comprehensive understanding of bodily injury claims to the medical experience he gained while in the service
- Newsroom News •Election of New Partners Showcases National Footprint Firm News, 1.1.25 Publications •The Impact of Mandatory Recalls on Negligence and Product Liability Litigation Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (Volume 22, SJALR) In the News •WSHB Obtains Positive Outcome for Client in High-Profile Tulare County Trial •Election of New Partners Showcases National Footprint •Kings County Superior Court Grants Summary Judgment in High-Stakes Products Liability Case
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David Benton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Benton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David Benton is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David Benton is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Benton is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fresno are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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