Atty. William J. Benz

Atty. William J. Benz

William J. Benz is a lawyer practicing business law, business succession planning, estate planning and 5 other areas of law.

Southampton Southampton 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William J. Benz at a glance

William J. Benz is a Member based in Southampton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Benz Law Firm. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1980) and Pennsylvania (1980). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1979) and La Salle University (B.A. English, 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Bucks County Bar Association. Serands clients in Southampton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William J. Benz is a lawyer practicing business law, business succession planning, estate planning and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from La Salle University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at Benz Law Firm in Southampton, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Benz's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William J. Benz is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Trusts

William J. Benz is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Probate

William J. Benz is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William J. Benz is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William J. Benz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J. Benz

Where is William J. Benz's law office located?
William J. Benz's law practice is located in Southampton, Pennsylvania. The firm is Benz Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Benz handle?
William J. Benz focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William J. Benz practiced law?
William J. Benz has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William J. Benz go to law school?
William J. Benz earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. English, 1976).
How can I contact William J. Benz for a consultation?
You can contact William J. Benz 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 J. Benz received?
William J. Benz's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1979
B.A. English
La Salle University
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980

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