William Bennett Email & Phone Number

Delray Beach, Florida

As an Assistant City Attorney I use my litigation background to defend the City in active matters and help the City avoid future problems. My duties include litigation and claims, including research, drafting legal documents, attending depositions, hearings and trials; negotiate/draft/review of contracts, leases, bid documents and bonds, resolutions and ordinances, easements, indemnification agreements, interlocal agreements, and other documents; support and advise City Commission, City Manager, and other special boards; provide legal services and advice to other departments; handle grievances, arbitrations, appeals on litigation matters and related hearing issues; support and advise Code Enforcement Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Board and other boards upon request; attend City Commission meetings and workshops; and answer questions from public as they relate to the City issues.

Boca Raton, Florida

As a litigation attorney I represented large lending institutions and servicers in the prosecution and defense of claims. In furtherance of these goals, I completed legal research and prepare motions, affidavits, pleadings, and memorandum of law; propounded and responded to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission; conducted and defended depositions; attended mediation, engaged in negotiations and drafted, reviewed, and edited release, settlement, and indemnification agreements; managed attorney client meetings for the purpose of providing legal advice regarding recent changes in the law and its impact on active and future cases; developed case strategies to be implemented firm wide; prosecuted and defended contested non-jury trials, evidentiary hearings, motions for summary judgment, entitlement and amounts for attorney’s fees award, and code enforcement hearings.

Miami, Florida

As an associate at the family law firm of Kutner and Associates, William assisted the partner with all aspects of the case, from initial consultation to trial preparation and attendance. The firm consistently represents clients with multimillion-dollar marital estates. In one particular case, William reviewed and analyzed a prenuptial agreement and two postnuptial agreements, and assisted the partner in reaching an agreement involving a marital estate valued over $100 million. In a separate matter, he assisted the partner as he prepared to testify as an expert witness in Swiss civil proceedings. He gained valuable experience in conducting research and drafting memorandums of law, on such issues as enforceability of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, validity of a final judgment for dissolution of marriage, requests for attorneys’ fees and costs, protective orders regarding discovery, comity, and full faith and credit. In addition to drafting the memorandum, he described the law to the client and explained how the law applied to the case.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

As an associate with Sheppeard & Mynatt, William assisted the partners with their cases, from filing complaints to entry of the final judgment. As first chair, he managed numerous family and probate cases, which required the presentation of proof and legal theory in evidentiary hearings and mediations. He developed the ability to manage a large case load with multiple deadlines by maintaining a book of clients, while continually providing support to the partners. William's experience representing clients with complex financial and business assets has equipped himto meaningfully contribute to any firm’s continued growth.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

As an associate attorney, William's primary focus was on the alternative resolution process. In representing plaintiff's in foreclosure matters, William was responsible for extensive case management, including drafting, finalizing, and filing court forms, notices, motions, stipulations and answers to discovery. While focusing on alternative resolution William gained a unique understanding of the non-legal impacts of resolutions on clients. Representing plaintiff's in foreclosure matters required a firm management of deadlines, not only imposed by the courts but by the clients as well, and management of time outside of the office, as William's cases spanned across the entire state of Florida and working remotely was often required.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Working with another certified legal intern and Mr. Howard Blumberg, Esq., formerly with the Miami Dade County Public Defender, William spent the majority of his time conducting extensive research and writing appellate briefs. He was involved in the writing of two briefs, one for appallee and one for appellant, and presented oral arguments on both matters.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology And Sociology

Activities and Societies: Member of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band.