Benjamin H Hill III

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Litigation

* Commercial Litigation
Hill Ward Henderson is known for its depth of experience in handling commercial and business tort litigation. Simply put, this experience comes from successfully trying cases.

Our attorneys have experience in handling cases in almost every substantive area, including:
- Commercial and contract disputes
- Antitrust
- Securities and shareholder rights
- Products liability
- Insurance coverage
- Professional liability
- Employment
- Mass torts
- Intellectual property

Several of our commercial litigation attorneys are Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyers and many have been recognized as the Best Lawyers in America and by Florida Trend magazine as “Legal Elite” or “Legal Elite Up and Coming.”

Hill Ward Henderson seeks at all times to represent its clients efficiently and effectively in all phases of litigation. We are thoughtful, thorough, practical and, as needed, aggressive in our approach to litigation. The firm typically uses a team approach to ensure that tasks are handled by attorneys with appropriate substantive knowledge and an appropriate level of experience. The firm's attorneys are backed by the technological resources needed to effectively address our clients' disputes.

* Professional Liability
Malpractice claims against attorneys and accountants are an increasingly common feature in our society. Hill Ward Henderson is widely regarded as one of the premier firms in defending against these types of claims.

Our success in assisting clients in defending against professional liability claims stems from the firm's familiarity with the substantive issues faced by law firms and accounting firms. We approach cases from a team perspective, bringing together attorneys from different substantive areas to work together for the benefit of the firm's clients.

The firm has represented law firms and accounting firms from Florida and throughout the United States in a wide range of professional malpractice cases, including securities and shareholder actions, contract disputes and other related matters. Our highly experienced attorneys are frequently selected to speak at national conferences and seminars on the subject of attorney malpractice liability.

* Consumer Products
Our Consumer Products Liability Group focuses on defending manufacturers, distributors and retailers of consumer products in a variety of products liability matters.

Attorneys in the firm's Consumer Products Group have successfully represented major cigarette manufacturers, mobile phone and electronics companies, health care product manufacturers, and a number of other Fortune 500 companies. As the legal and regulatory environment in which our clients operate continues to pose more challenges, our Consumer Products Group continues to grow accordingly.

Our attorneys work closely with our clients to develop the best strategy for the successful and economical resolution of each case. Although our focus is always on resolving matters as quickly and efficiently as possible, our attorneys have the detailed knowledge and extensive practical experience necessary to handle these consumer products liability claims through trial and appeal in both the state and federal court systems.

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer - National Board of Legal Specialty Certification

Benjamin H Hill III
Hill, Ward & Henderson PA
PO Box 2231
Tampa FL 33601
Tel: 813 221-3900
Fax: 813 221-2900
E-mail: BHILL@HWHLAW.COM

PRACTICE AREAS:
- Commercial Litigation
- Professional Liability
- Consumer Products

Ben is a founding Shareholder in the firm’s Litigation Group. His practice is primarily focused in the areas of complex litigation including professional liability, products liability, and general commercial matters.

Ben has represented many of the Nation’s largest law firms and many public companies in litigation in Florida. He has tried many jury cases ranging from 2 days to over 6 months in trial. He has represented the Florida House of Representatives in a case involving the Florida Constitution and in an ethics case. He has represented the Florida Senate in a voting districting case and has served as special counsel to former Florida Governor, The Hon. Bob Graham.

Ben is board certified as a civil trial lawyer by The Florida Bar and certified as a civil trial advocate by The National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Ben is a past President of The Florida Bar, a former President of the Young Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar and past President of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Ben is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers; a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers; and a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers. He has served as the Chair of the Federal Judicial Nominating Commission of the State of Florida, Chair of the Judicial Nominating Commission for Hillsborough County, served on the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association, and is currently serving on the Federal Judicial Nominating Committee for the Middle District of Florida. Ben is a Member of the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association (1990-Present), a member of the Nominating Committee and a past Chair of the Conference of State Delegates.

Ben is often called upon by local and state leaders to assist in the resolution of major public issues. From 1994 to 1996, he served as Vice Chair of the Article V Commission, which recommended to the Florida Legislature changes to the Florida Constitution regarding the state's judiciary. In 1993, he was appointed to the Biden Committee to consider and recommend changes to the federal court system in the Middle District of Florida. In 2005, he was appointed by the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court to a commission to study certain aspects of the jury system in Florida. In 2008 appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to serve on the Character and Fitness Commission to review standards for Bar Admission. He currently serves as Chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability. He is a member of the Florida Council of 100.

Ben is also active in community organizations. He has served as Chair of the Foundation, and Member of the Board, and member of the Executive Committee of Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa since 2006, member of the Board of Directors of Florida House (1998-Present), and as Elder with Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church since 1990.