William Charles Bensley

William Charles Bensley

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 28 years

Consumer protection Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Personal Injury, Lemon Law, Debt Collection

1500 Walnut Street, Suite 900, Philadelphia, PA

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Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

40%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 28 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1997

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Bensley Law Offices, LLC

1500 Walnut Street, Suite 900, Philadelphia, PA, 19102-3518

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William Charles Bensley's Reviews

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11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Léo | July 27, 2025 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional Counsel and Clear Guidance

Working with WC Bensley, Esq. was an absolute relief during a frustrating dispute with a car dealership over a lease issue. Mr. Bensley offered thoughtful, strategic advice and helped us navigate the legal complexities with clarity and confidence. His no nonsense attitude, attention to detail, and pr...actical approach to settlement helped us reach a resolution without unnecessary escalation. I’m grateful for his guidance and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone needing effective legal support in contract or consumer matters.

Posted by Deb | March 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Consummate Professional

My husband and I were so grateful that we had William Bensley as our attorney in our dealership fraud case. He is a tireless worker for his clients. He keeps you informed of the progress of the case every step of the way. His expertise and knowledge of how to navigate the system is priceless. He ...is one of the best!

Posted by Martin | February 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Look no further

If you’re looking for an attorney that will do right by you, look no further, it’s as simple as that. Bill handled a repossession case against VW financial for my father and myself in 2010 and for the last 11 years I’ve sent him referrals (and legal questions!) based on what a great job he did. ... Bill is super responsive, knowledgeable, honest, and just an all around nice person. Rare find, seriously!

Posted by Ken | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Strongly Recommend

I was pleased to have Mr. Bensley represent me to prove fraud and violation of consumer protection laws. His understanding of the law and his thorough preparation resulted in proving our case. He was professional at all times, and presented the facts in a logical fashion, backed by research. I cer...tainly would not hesitate to request Mr. Bensley's services.

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Ronald Burdge

Consumer protection lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. When it comes to defective products and consumer protection laws, Bill is simply one of the very best in the whole state. If you read his website and the resources he has there, you realize what I already know, that Bill knows the law extremely well and cares about his clients and helping them find answers to their problems. If he will take your case, I know he will fight hard to get the best result for you that he can - and that is exactly what a consumer needs. If you are the victim of Consumer Fraud or have a defective product problem, I highly recommend him to you."

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The Lassen Law Firm endorses this excellent lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

American Jurisprudence Award,

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Solo Practitioner, Bensley Law Offices, LLC

1997 - 2008

Attorney, Howard Brenner & Nass

1993 - 1996

Clerk, Howard Brenner & Nass

1991 - 1992

Forfeiture Specialist, United States Postal Service

Associations

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

Public Justice Association

Member

America Association for Justice

Member

American Civil Liberties Union

Member

National Consumer Law Center

Member

Education

1996

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Franklin and Marshall College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

National Business Institute

Consumer Fraud

Languages

English

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