David Benton

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David Benton: Attorney with Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP

Biography

David is a partner in WSHB’s Fresno, California office. He has extensive experience defending a variety of litigation including complex torts, employment, habitability, and residential and commercial construction defect claims. David graduated from San Joaquin College of Law, with distinction, and was admitted to the Bar in 2014. While in law school he was a judicial extern for the Honorable Anthony Ishii of the United States District Court, Eastern District. He was also Production Editor for the San Joaquin College of Law Agricultural Law Review and published a law review comment on food safety laws and their impact on negligence lawsuits. David is also veteran of the United States Navy and served as a Hospital Corpsman. He credits his comprehensive understanding of bodily injury claims to the medical experience he gained while in the service.

Newsroom

News

•Election of New Partners Showcases National Footprint
Firm News, 1.1.25

Publications

•The Impact of Mandatory Recalls on Negligence and Product Liability Litigation Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (Volume 22, SJALR)

In the News

•WSHB Obtains Positive Outcome for Client in High-Profile Tulare County Trial
•Election of New Partners Showcases National Footprint
•Kings County Superior Court Grants Summary Judgment in High-Stakes Products Liability Case

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Complex Tort and Casualty
  • Employment
  • Property Management and Tenant Litigation
  • Construction

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
California State University, Fresno, B.A., 2002; National University, M.A., 2010
Law School Attended:
San Joaquin College of Law, J.D., with Distinction, 2014
Year of First Admission:
2014
Admission:
2014, California
Reported Cases:
Experience: WSHB Obtains Positive Outcome for Client in High-Profile Tulare County Trial; 12.15.25; Kings County Superior Court Grants Summary Judgment in High-Stakes Products Liability Case; 9.10.24
ISLN:
923793370

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