William K. Berenson
also known as Bill Berenson
About William
Biography
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 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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
46 years
46 years
46 years
46 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Texas for 45 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1980
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Location
Law Offices of William K. Berenson
1701 River Run Ste 900, Fort Worth, TX, 76107-6553
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William K. Berenson's Reviews
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54 Client Reviews
Showing 26 - 30 of 54 reviews
Posted by Markie | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Thank you Mr. Berenson!!
Recently I was in a car accident resulting in serious injuries. It quickly became a stressful time for our family dealing with the insurance companies and mounting medical bills. We needed help and we found wonderful support from our amazing and caring attorney, Bill Berenson. Since the day we hir...
Posted by Tammy | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Thank you Mr. Berenson!!
Legal actions are usually unpleasant, impersonal,and all around negative. But you Mr.Berenson have assembled a team of professionals that care about their clients, due their diligence on cases and treat people with personable respect. They have become like family to me from the start Mr.Berenson help...
Posted by Valerie | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Helped the Kids
Mr. Berenson was Court appointed for two kids hurt in a car accident in Arlington. This was a great bit of luck for the children in an unfortunate situation. He was very prompt, professional and knowledgeable, and was able to achieve a great result for the family.
Posted by Janelle | July 19, 2015 | Insurance
Bill is awesome!!
Bill Berenson took care of me from the start. They fought my insurance company, as the jerk that totaled my car did not have insurance. Thankfully I had uninsured motorist coverage. This team goes above and beyond what you would expect. I am thoroughly impressed at their professionalism and appro...
Posted by Lynn Wright | December 01, 2014
Lynn wright
You helped me through something that could have been very taxing. Thanks for your hard work and all you did to make this experience one that I could come through on top.
William K. Berenson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"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."
"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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"
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is an extremely talented passionate lawyer who cares for his clients and has obtained stellar results for them."
"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top Injury Attorneys of Tarrant County, Fort Worth Magazine
Work Experience
1982 - Present
President, Law Offices of William K. Berenson, P.C.
Associations
2007 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
$1,000,000
$750,000
$750,000
$2,225,000
$1,500,000
$5,500,000
$225,000
$1,000,000
Education
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Car Wrecks Seminar
2008
100 Days To Trial: How To Guarantee Success In the Courtroom
2000
Trying the Automobile Collision Case: For the Plaintiff
Publications
2013
2011
1996
Languages
English
Activity
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