Atty. William Benjamin Smith

Atty. William Benjamin Smith

William Benjamin Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, products liability and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England and Tulane University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 53 Years Experience 53 year
Call (628) 241-7186

Profile Summary

About William Benjamin Smith at a glance

William Benjamin Smith is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Abramson Smith Waldsmith, LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (1973). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1973) and University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England and Tulane University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Benjamin Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, products liability and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England and Tulane University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices at Abramson Smith Waldsmith, LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Benjamin Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

William Benjamin Smith is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

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.

William Benjamin Smith is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

William Benjamin Smith is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Product Liability

William Benjamin Smith is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 San Francisco 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Benjamin Smith

Where is William Benjamin Smith's law office located?
William Benjamin Smith's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Abramson Smith Waldsmith, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Benjamin Smith handle?
William Benjamin Smith focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Benjamin Smith practiced law?
William Benjamin Smith has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William Benjamin Smith go to law school?
William Benjamin Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact William Benjamin Smith for a consultation?
You can contact William Benjamin Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Benjamin Smith received?
William Benjamin Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1973
B.A.
University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England and Tulane University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973

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