Bill Bender

Bill Bender is the principal and managing partner at Bender Kurlander Hernandez & Campbell (BKHC). As a leading litigation and trial attorney, he represents individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries. His practice areas include wrongful death, automobile accidents, brain injuries, construction site injuries, premises liability, and product liability. With extensive experience handling complex injury litigation, Mr. Bender has successfully recovered over $150 million for his clients through trials, settlements, and alternative dispute resolution. His commitment to securing justice for injury victims has earned him recognition as one of the top personal injury attorneys in San Diego.

Mr. Bender earned his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University in 1989 and his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1992. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1993 and later to the Supreme Court of the United States of America in 2002. His bar admissions include the United States District Courts for Southern and Central Districts of California. His dedication to excellence in legal advocacy has positioned him as a sought-after attorney in high-stakes injury cases.

Mr. Bender has been honored with numerous accolades throughout his career, including recognition by Super Lawyers since 2015 and a 10.0 Superb Rating from AVVO. His work has been acknowledged in San Diego Magazine, The New York Times, and Los Angeles Magazine. He is also a distinguished member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a testament to his success in securing substantial client verdicts and settlements.

As an active member of organizations such as the Consumer Attorneys of California, the American Association for Justice, and the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, Mr. Bender remains deeply engaged in the legal community. His expertise has been featured in professional publications, including Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury from Start to Finish and Auto Injury Litigation: The Ultimate Guide. Dedicated to client advocacy, Bill Bender continues to fight for the rights of injury victims, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Bender Kurlander Hernandez & Campbell
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, San Diego County Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Thomas Jefferson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• San Diego State University
  Undergraduate Degree

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