Atty. William Bennett King
WILLIAM B. KING focuses on commercial litigation and personal injury litigation.
Trial Lawyers Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL · 53+ Years Experience
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About William Bennett King at a Glance
William Bennett King is an Attorney based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1973) and Florida (1974). Educated at Rutgers University Law School J.D. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William Bennett King
- WILLIAM B. KING focuses on commercial litigation and personal injury litigation
- Prior to joining Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA 17 years ago, he practiced law with the West Palm Beach firm of Moyle Flanigan Katz Fitzgerald and Sheehan
- He also has served as Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County, and was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, where he was chief of the narcotics section.Mr
- King is a member of The Florida Bar and The New Jersey Bar, and has been an adjunct professor of law at Nova University.After earning his undergraduate degree from Duke University, Mr. King received a law degree from Rutgers University, where he was an editor of the law review
- He was law clerk to the Honorable C. Clyde Atkins, Judge of the US District Court in Miami.A longtime volunteer with young people, Mr. King was active in coaching youth sports for more than 20 years
- He has served as a member of the board of directors of the South Florida Science Museum, and on the board of trustees of St. Peter's Methodist Church in Wellington
- He enjoys volunteering for Special Olympics
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Why Local Counsel Matters in West Palm Beach
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
West Palm Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Palm Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in West Palm Beach Choose William Bennett King
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William Bennett King's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William Bennett King brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and Florida, William Bennett King can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means William Bennett King attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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