Bill Berenson was born and raised in Nashville. He graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin and from the Southern Methodist University Law School in Dallas. He was hired by a large law firm in Fort Worth where he gained valuable trial experience. He also represented businesses and incorporated the Cinemark Theatres chain.
He wanted to focus on personal injury cases and started his own law firm almost 40 years ago. He has successfully represented thousands of people and recovered millions of dollars for his clients since then.
He was certified in 1994 by the Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has devoted his law practice to only car and truck wreck cases since that time.
He has served on the Board of Directors of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association since 2006 as well as several non-profit organizations including North Texas Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
Bill is a sustaining member of the American Association for Justice, an advocate in the National College of Advocacy, and a speaker at legal seminars. He has served on the Board of Editors of The Litigation Reporter, the Texas Supreme Court Jury Reform Task Force, and other organizations. He has several hundred five-star reviews on Avvo, Google, and other review sites.
He has successfully tried dozens of cases to a verdict and gained membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Texas Bar Foundation.His best known cases include the "affluenza teen" case, multiple 18-wheeler collision and commercial vehicle cases, and the 2000 presidential election.
Bill has taught Sunday School and is an Eagle Scout and lives by those values.
He has run 57 marathons (including one in all 50 states, with 40 qualifying him to run in the Boston Marathon) and enjoys cycling and travelling.
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Languages spoken
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1701 River Run Ste 900
Fort Worth, TX, 76107-6553
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1980 | 05/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Injury Attorneys of Tarrant County | Fort Worth Magazine | 2018 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Law Offices of William K. Berenson, P.C. | 1982 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2007 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Texas Trial Lawyers Association | New Methodology in Evaluation of Settlement Offers | 2013 |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Analysis of Critical Documents in Commercial Trucking Cases | 2011 |
Insurance Settlement Book | Quantifying Settlement Offers | 1996 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southern Methodist University | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
University of Texas System, Austin | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1976 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Car Wrecks Seminar | 2009 |
Litigation Seminar | 100 Days To Trial: How To Guarantee Success In the Courtroom | 2008 |
National Business Conference | Trying the Automobile Collision Case: For the Plaintiff | 2000 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Morris v. Spirit Airlines, Inc. | $1,000,000 |
Dickens v. Federal Express Corporation | $750,000 |
Barnett v. Avila Trucking Company | $750,000 |
Jordan v. IESI Corporation | $2,225,000 |
Walters v. Laws Trucking Co. | $1,500,000 |
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Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Dec 16, 2014
Relationship: Other
No matter what kind of legal issues you face throughout your life, it is important to have an experienced and trustworthy lawyer on your side. This attorney is one.
Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Dec 16, 2014
Relationship: Other
No matter what kind of legal issues you face throughout your life, it is important to have an experienced and trustworthy lawyer on your side. This attorney is one.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
J. Greg Coontz, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 15, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Bill for a long time. I have always found him to be knowledgeable, skilled and thorough. I recently worked with him on the nationally known "Affluenza" case and believe he obtained a great result for his client
Todd Clement, Car accident Attorney on Nov 8, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Bill is an extremely talented passionate lawyer who cares for his clients and has obtained stellar results for them.
Susan Heygood, Personal injury Attorney on May 25, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Bill Berenson and I are peers in the Tarrant County legal community, both serve on the board of directors of the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association, and have shared some cases together. Bill is an honest, thorough and aggressive lawyer who believes in his clients' causes and does what he thinks is right. Bill also participates in the legal comunity through various organizations and is generous with his time and money. Bill is a superior advocate and a friend.
Mark Anderson, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 13, 2009
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Bill and I have interacted frequently and ihave had a chance to observe his legal skills. Bill is a great lawyer and very effectively represents his clients. He has had great results representing injured peole over the years. I ighly endorse him.