Atty. William King Whitner

Atty. William King Whitner

Mr. William King Whitner is a lawyer practicing franchise and distribution, copyright, trade secrets and 4 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About William King Whitner at a glance

William King Whitner is a Partner, Litigation Department based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Paul Hastings Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on copyright, ip, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1996). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1996) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William King Whitner is a lawyer practicing franchise and distribution, copyright, trade secrets and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • William practices at Paul Hastings LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

William King Whitner's Areas of Practice

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

Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William King Whitner is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →

Trade Secrets

William King Whitner is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William King Whitner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 King Whitner

Where is William King Whitner's law office located?
William King Whitner's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Paul Hastings Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William King Whitner handle?
William King Whitner focuses on copyright, ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William King Whitner practiced law?
William King Whitner has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did William King Whitner go to law school?
William King Whitner earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact William King Whitner for a consultation?
You can contact William King Whitner 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 King Whitner received?
William King Whitner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1996
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1996

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