Atty. William K. Whitner
William K Whitner is a business litigator who handles complex civil corporate matters representing clients in state and federal courts and arbitrations around the country. His wide-ranging substantive experience includes contract disputes, business torts, franchise, antitrust and competition, and securities fraud class action related matters.
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About William K. Whitner at a glance
William K. Whitner is a business, franchise, and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Franchise Law (Atlanta) (2018). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William K Whitner is a business litigator who handles complex civil corporate matters representing clients in state and federal courts and arbitrations around the country
- His wide-ranging substantive experience includes contract disputes, business torts, franchise, antitrust and competition, and securities fraud class action related matters
- He serves as Global Vice-Chair of the Litigation Department, a team of nearly 300 lawyers across the world
- Consistently recognized for his legal excellence, Mr. Whitner is routinely identified by Euromoney's Benchmark Litigation Guide as a Litigation Star, by Lawdragon as one of the 500 Leading Litigators in America, by Best Lawyers, by Super Lawyers as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia”, by Franchise Times as a “Legal Eagle”, and by Savoy Magazine as one of “The Most Influential Lawyers” in America
- He has an established record of success counseling clients on their most sensitive matters and successfully resolving disputes at every stage of litigation
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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