Bill Bender serves as the principal and managing partner at Bender Kurlander Hernandez & Campbell, bringing extensive skills as a litigation and trial attorney. His primary focus lies in advocating for individuals who have sustained significant injuries, with a dedicated concentration in catastrophic personal injury cases, including wrongful death, automobile accidents, brain injuries, construction site incidents, dog bites, and premises liability matters. Mr. Bender actively engages in all facets of the firm's injury litigation practice, from formulating initial case strategy to trial representation, showcasing substantial experience in handling intricate injury cases. His personal dedication to client success is evident in the fact that he has personally secured over $150 million in recoveries through various legal avenues, including trials, alternate dispute resolution procedures, and pre-litigation settlements.
As a lifelong San Diego resident, Mr. Bender holds a deep affection for the city and is an avid supporter of the San Diego Padres. Despite the Chargers' departure, his loyalty to the team remains unwavering, and he also maintains allegiance to the Clippers. Beyond his professional commitments, Bill is a devoted family man, being the proud father of two daughters, Bailey (22) and Riley (19).
Awards and recognitions further attest to Mr. Bender's exceptional legal prowess. He has been consistently recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2015 and holds a perfect 10.0 Superb Rating on AVVO. His distinction as one of the Top Lawyers by San Diego Magazine and recognition in New York Times & Los Angeles Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys in San Diego highlight his standing in the legal community. Bill has also earned a place among America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators and has been acknowledged as part of the Best of the Best - Top 10.
Bill Bender's contributions to legal literature include publications such as "Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury from Start to Finish" for the National Business Institute in 2015 and "Auto Injury Litigation: The Ultimate Guide" for the National Business Institute in 2019. Actively involved in professional memberships, he is affiliated with esteemed organizations such as the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Consumer Attorneys of California, American Association for Justice, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the San Diego County Bar Association.
