Atty. William Benjamin Barkley

Atty. William Benjamin Barkley

Mr. William Benjamin Barkley is a lawyer practicing private equity, business & finance, securities and 3 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (754) 293-2164 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Benjamin Barkley at a glance

William Benjamin Barkley is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1991). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Terry College of Business, University of Georgia (M.B.A. Finance, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William Benjamin Barkley is a lawyer practicing private equity, business & finance, securities and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a M.B.A. degree from Terry College of Business, University of Georgia in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • William practices at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

William Benjamin Barkley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Benjamin Barkley 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

William Benjamin Barkley is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →

Securities Law

William Benjamin Barkley is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Benjamin Barkley

Where is William Benjamin Barkley's law office located?
William Benjamin Barkley's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Benjamin Barkley handle?
William Benjamin Barkley focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William Benjamin Barkley practiced law?
William Benjamin Barkley has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William Benjamin Barkley go to law school?
William Benjamin Barkley earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (M.B.A. Finance, 1988).
How can I contact William Benjamin Barkley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Benjamin Barkley received?
William Benjamin Barkley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia School of Law
- 1991
M.B.A. Finance
Terry College of Business, University of Georgia
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1991

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