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Biography
William B. King, Esq. is former Special Counsel with the domestic relations firm of Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Carlton, P.C. limiting his practice to family law related matters. For 40 years he has practiced family law and also practiced in the areas of personal injury and workers' compensation. Bill is a graduate of Simpson College in Indianola, lA receiving a BA in history and political science and obtained his JD degree from the University of Iowa in 1975. Bill has lectured over many years on various family law matters including presentations at the annual Family Law Institute presented by the Family Law section of the Colorado Bar Association. He has also co-chaired the Spring Family Law Institute in conjunction with Continuing Legal Education and will continue to do so. He has served on the Executive Council of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association since 2004. He is also an editor of the Domestic Relations Law Bench Bar Book providing material on maintenance, property division, attorney's fees and costs, divorce tax-related matters since May of 2011. This is a key resource for domestic relations practitioners as well as judicial officers dealing with domestic relations cases. Bill initiated the current Rule 53 Masters pilot project that allows District Courts throughout the state to find Special Masters to assist with their domestic relations cases. He also engaged in the mentoring project through the Family Law section and prior to that has also mentored younger lawyers in the area of family law. Most recently Bill was appointed by the Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court to the Office of Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee dealing with potential major changes to domestic relations practice, specifically dealing with alternate dispute resolution matters. Since 2000, Bill has received the AV rating, which is the highest rating for Martindale-Hubbell. Bill's focus is to assist clients in the dissolution of marriage process to reach expeditions, economical, fair and amicable resolution. Should there be a need for hearings or a trial, Bill has 40 years of experience in the courtroom.
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Member of the Executive committee of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association.
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Licensed in Colorado for 48 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1977
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Law Office of William B. King
8310 South Valley Highway, Suite 300, Englewood, CO, 80112
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William Bruce King's Reviews
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8 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Shawn | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Do Not Hire
Right from the beginning his firm started over charging me. I sent and email to Bill. He corrected the problem but charged me to look into it. He also promised a 5% discount if I paid on time. I did but never saw the discount on my last bill. I was stressed out the whole time he was my lawyer. ...
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Experienced & Trustworthy
Bill delivered. He managed my high conflict divorce and my ex's opportunistic lawyer gracefully using his mastery of the legal process. Highly recommended.
Posted by B. Stephens | November 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Mr. King is an experienced professional attorney - Game changer
I would recommend Mr. King and his team without hesitation for the impeccable job he did representing myself and my two sons best interest. Mr. King stepped in when my legal struggles with my ex-husband continued long after the papers were signed. He is an excellent attorney. He knows the law and ...
Posted by Mark Wagner | October 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Simply the Best
Bill King is a kind, honest and compassionate man. He treated me fairly and with respect l. He help me to keep a clear head and make a fair deal with my ex-wife. He was there as support every step of the way. His expertise in divorce law was truly a godsend. If you're thinking about going the road ...
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2016 | Divorce & Separation
Not worth the money
I lost everything I had in my divorce thanks to William B King. In the end I felt more like Mr. King was hired to work in my ex-husbands best interest and not mine, since my ex-husband ended up with the house, the business, and all of our assets.
William King
Replied last April 15, 2016I am very sorry you were unhappy with the billing done in your case. I am now, and always have been, available to my clients to discuss the work performed on their case. Please contact me privately to discuss this matter further. Kindly, Bill King
William Bruce King's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Great advocate for his clients. He is my go-to guy for family law and divorce questions."
"Candid, smart, polite and empathetic. What more could you want? I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is an accomplished and well respected family law attorney. His leadership in family law is evident from his position on the Family Law Executive Counsel to which he has recently been re-elected. I have worked with Bill as an opposing counsel prior to his joining our firm and have nothing but respect for his ethics and legal skill."
"Bill King is an accomplished family law practitioner with whom I have co-counseled. His strong reputation is the result of many years of reliable performance based upon wisdom and experience. Without hesitation, I recommend Bill King as an attorney."
"I have known Bill King for most of the 35+ years that I have practiced law. We have been on opposite sides of many cases. I have also mediated and arbitrated cases in which he was serving as counsel. He is always thoroughly prepared. He understands the law at the highest level possible. Over the years, we have served on numerous committees involving family law issues. He is a staunch advocate for improving the practice of law to positively impact people who need legal services. Bill genuinely cares about his clients. He is the consummate professional in his approach to opposing counseling and parties. He is a person I am proud to call a colleague and a friend."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Bill for many years now as both an attorney and as a mediator. I have found him to be exemplary at both. He is professional, aggressive, but reasonable to work with. We have also served together on the Family Law Executive Committee and I have found him to be devoted to the improvement of the practice of family law."
"Bill King is an excellent attorney with nearly four decades of experience. Bill truly cares about his clients and acts as a zealous advocate on their behalf. Bill's trial skills are second to none."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Of Counsel, Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Carlton, P.C.
1978 - 2014
Sole Practitioner, Law Offices of William B. King
Associations
2014 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionOffice of Dispute Resolution Advisory Committe
2012 - Present
Colorado Supreme CourtAdvisory Board
2008 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationExecutive Council
1975 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1975 - Present
Arapahoe County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
1975
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2017
Colorado Family Law Case Law Update
2015
Family Law
N/A
Common Law Marriage
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
Property
Publications
2016
Languages
English