Bill Bender serves as the principal and managing partner at Bender
Kurlander Hernandez & Campbell, bringing extensive skills as a
litigation and trial attorney. His primary focus lies in advocating
for individuals who have sustained significant injuries, with a
dedicated concentration in catastrophic personal injury cases,
including wrongful death, automobile accidents, brain injuries,
construction site incidents, dog bites, and premises liability
matters. Mr. Bender actively engages in all facets of the firm's
injury litigation practice, from formulating initial case strategy to
trial representation, showcasing substantial experience in handling
intricate injury cases. His personal dedication to client success is
evident in the fact that he has personally secured over $150 million
in recoveries through various legal avenues, including trials,
alternate dispute resolution procedures, and pre-litigation
settlements.
As a lifelong San
Diego resident, Mr. Bender holds a deep affection for the city and is
an avid supporter of the San Diego Padres. Despite the Chargers'
departure, his loyalty to the team remains unwavering, and he also
maintains allegiance to the Clippers. Beyond his professional
commitments, Bill is a devoted family man, being the proud father of
two daughters, Bailey (22) and Riley (19).
Awards and
recognitions further attest to Mr. Bender's exceptional legal
prowess. He has been consistently recognized as a Super Lawyer since
2015 and holds a perfect 10.0 Superb Rating on AVVO. His distinction
as one of the Top Lawyers by San Diego Magazine and recognition in
New York Times & Los Angeles Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys
in San Diego highlight his standing in the legal community. Bill has
also earned a place among America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
and has been acknowledged as part of the Best of the Best - Top 10.
Bill Bender's
contributions to legal literature include publications such as
"Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury from Start to Finish" for
the National Business Institute in 2015 and "Auto Injury
Litigation: The Ultimate Guide" for the National Business
Institute in 2019. Actively involved in professional memberships, he
is affiliated with esteemed organizations such as the Consumer
Attorneys of San Diego, Consumer Attorneys of California, American
Association for Justice, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association,
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum,
and the San Diego County Bar Association.
