When defending the rights of plaintiffs, Bill’s experience involves everything from catastrophic personal injury claims to complex commercial litigation disputes, including large-scale class action prosecution of claims for securities fraud, consumer fraud, professional liability, aiding and abetting liability, and qui tam cases, among others. He is appreciated for devising unique, fact-driven arguments that, when combined with his understanding of the substantive legal issues, result in persuading opposing counsel, judges, and juries alike.
See Bill’s profile on our personal injury website.
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
- Counsel for plaintiffs in catastrophic motor vehicle collision resulting in $1.65 million settlement.
- Co-counsel for plaintiffs in consumer fraud class action against the nation’s largest provider of residential security systems resulting in a $16 million nationwide class action settlement.
- Obtained seven-figure settlement on behalf of plaintiff investors in mass action lawsuit filed against large, national banking association for the bank’s alleged role in aiding and abetting a $30 million Ponzi scheme.
- Secured seven-figure settlement in mass tort action lawsuit against owners and operators of mobile home park for alleged fraudulent omissions and representations.
- Successfully argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and obtained reversal of the District Court’s Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal of plaintiffs’ class action claims brought under Arizona’s Securities Act against directors and officers of an Arizona-based marketing company that previously published one of the largest in-flight catalogs.
- Co-counsel for plaintiffs in multi-state class action lawsuit arising out of a data breach at one of Arizona’s largest hospitals resulting in court-approved class action settlement.
- Co-counsel for plaintiffs in aiding and abetting litigation against large, international law firm resulting in settlement.
- Second-chaired four (4) week jury trial in Mohave County Superior Court resulting in a defense verdict.
- Successfully briefed and argued Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss alleging complex insurance coverage issues.
- Obtained dismissal of Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee’s claims for conspiracy to commit fraudulent transfer leveled against Arizona law firm in United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona.
- Co-chair in three (3) week bench trial for limited partnership in complex quiet title action in Maricopa County Superior Court. The trial court awarded the limited partnership fee title to the commercial property, along with all of its attorneys’ fees. The court of appeals affirmed on all grounds.
BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS
- Arizona, 2005
- Arizona Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
- State Bar of Arizona, Member
- Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, Board of Directors, 2013-2015
HONORS & AWARDS
- Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2024; Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, 2024
- Southwest Super Lawyers®, Professional Liability: Defense, 2021-2024
- Phoenix Magazine, Top Lawyer, Civil Law Litigation, 2022-2023
- Southwest Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars, General Litigation, 2013-2018
COMMUNITY & PHILANTHROPY
- St. Joseph the Worker, Board of Directors, 2009-2014
News
- 19 G&K Attorneys Selected to 2024 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars - April 8, 2024
- Judge Denies Request for Dismissal and Gives Green Light for Class Action Suit Filed in Arizona to Continue - March 19, 2024
- Class Action Suit Filed in Florida Against Yacht Brokers Association - March 4, 2024
- Phoenix Magazine Names 9 G&K Attorneys to 2023 Top Lawyers - September 1, 2023
- Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Recognizes 52 Gallagher & Kennedy Attorneys - August 21, 2023
- 18 G&K Attorneys Selected to 2023 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars - April 6, 2023
- Phoenix Magazine Names 7 G&K Attorneys to Inaugural Top Lawyers Issue - September 1, 2022
- 13 G&K Attorneys Selected to 2022 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars - April 7, 2022
- Gallagher & Kennedy Welcomes New Attorneys William King and Joseph Brown - February 1, 2022
Publications
- Defense Research Institute, Riding the E&O Line, Vol. 7., Issue 2, Legal Malpractice: The Burden of Proving Collectability of an Underlying Judgment, June 19, 2015
Events
- Panelist, State Bar of Arizona 2016 Convention, Triad of Trouble: The Chain Reaction among Bar Charges, Legal Malpractice Claims and Judicial Findings of Misconduct, 2016
Joe A.
Catastrophic Personal Injury Client
My wife and kids were in a severe auto accident. Bill King (Gallagher & Kennedy) was able to navigate a pretty big mess with the hospital and insurance companies. Bill King is a very honest and skilled attorney and I would highly recommend him.
Wade Thornock
Best Lawyers Client Comment
We didn’t know Shannon [Clark] or Bill [King] before we were referred to them by a family friend shortly after our serious auto accident. Shannon and Bill were patient in explaining our options and making sure we knew important details before making key choices. They were extremely professional and knowledgeable through every step of the process. We really felt like we had experts and advocates on our side. They got us a great result.
Sydney Gray
Catastrophic Personal Injury Client
Bill King helped me and my husband following a serious roll-over collision. He timely responded to our questions and was able to efficiently resolve our claim, which resulted in a great settlement. Bill helped us navigate this extremely stressful situation and I would highly recommend Bill.
Jim Ellsworth
Bill King helped me obtain an exceptional settlement, multiples of what I was offered before I retained him. He was articulate, thoughtful, and persuasive, all while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and ethics. I would highly recommend him.
Lesley Hayes
Bill King obtained a great result for me in my claim against the at-fault driver. He kept me up to speed and explained things simply and effectively. I would highly recommend him.
Kristen Stewart
Bill King represented me in a consumer class action lawsuit and was ultimately able to obtain a court-approved class action settlement that afforded relief to hundreds of my fellow classmates. He did a great job navigating the mess the defendants left behind. I would highly recommend him.