Atty. John Benjamin King

Atty. John Benjamin King

Mr. John Benjamin King is a lawyer practicing complex, high-stakes litigation, bankruptcy and 13 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (469) 916-2920

Profile Summary

About John Benjamin King at a glance

John Benjamin King is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Diamond McCarthy LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, class action, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Maryland Texas Northern District Court (1999), District of Columbia Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (2000), and Texas Second Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (2004). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1998) and University of Alabama (M.A., 1992). Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Benjamin King is a lawyer practicing complex, high-stakes litigation, bankruptcy and 13 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from University of Alabama in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at Diamond McCarthy LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Benjamin King's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Benjamin King handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Benjamin King

Where is John Benjamin King's law office located?
John Benjamin King's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Diamond McCarthy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Benjamin King handle?
John Benjamin King focuses on business, bankruptcy, class action, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Benjamin King practiced law?
John Benjamin King has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John Benjamin King go to law school?
John Benjamin King earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (M.A., 1992).
How can I contact John Benjamin King for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1998
M.A.
University of Alabama
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Maryland Texas Northern District Court
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 2000
Texas Second Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 2004

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