William G Benz

William Benz represents and assists a broad array of clients, ranging from privately-owned companies to public municipalities.  He is experienced in civil, employment, and labor litigation, as well as the formation, operation, and sale of closely-held companies.

Mr. Benz’s employment litigation experience includes defending employers in class action cases regarding wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment claims as well as handling public employee disciplinary appeal arbitrations and Employment Development Department matters. Additionally, he has also counseled public and private employers on issues, such as employee privacy, wage and hour compliance, workplace violence, and narcotics policies.

Beyond the realm of employment law, Mr. Benz also has experience in formation of businesses and ventures, including limited liability companies, S-Corporations, and C-Corporations, and the transition or sale of existing businesses. Mr. Benz also litigates contract disputes, construction defect cases, civil rights claims, and fraud claims involving both private parties and public entities.

He is admitted to practice in all California courts, as well as in the United States District Courts for the Central and Northern Districts of California. He has served as counsel for Amicus Curie in front of the California Supreme Court and as a Deputy City Prosecutor for the City of Long Beach.