W. Benjamin King
Top rated Family Law attorney in Greenwood Village, Colorado
Montgomery Little & Soran, PC
Practice areas: Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2015
Education: University of Miami School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 - 2026 Call today:
303-773-8100
Montgomery Little & Soran, PC
5445 DTC ParkwaySuite 800
Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Visit website
William B. King is a dedicated attorney at Montgomery Little & Soran, PC, located in Greenwood Village, Colorado. He focuses his practice exclusively on family law, including alimony, spousal support, alternative dispute resolution and mediation, serving clients throughout Colorado.
As a Colorado native and third-generation trial attorney, Mr. King pursued his education at the University of Colorado Boulder, earning a bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and is licensed to practice in Colorado state and federal courts, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States.
Mr. King began his legal career in a prominent Denver family law firm, where he handled complex divorce and child custody cases. He also has experience with appellate work, having successfully argued cases in both the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Supreme Court. He is AV Preeminent* peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell, acknowledging his high ethical standing and professional excellence. These accolades reflect his commitment to providing strategic and ethical legal counsel to his clients.
Mr. King has been listed in Best Lawyers for family law in Denver, beginning in 2019. His professional contributions extend beyond his practice, as he has authored numerous legal publications. He is an active member of various legal associations, including the American Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association (CBA) and the Denver Bar Association. He is also involved with the Arapahoe County Bar Association, the CBA Young Lawyers Division and several other local organizations. He also plays a significant role in the Douglas-Elbert County Bar Association and serves as their representative to the Metro Volunteer Lawyers Board of Governors.
Known for his attentive and honorable counsel, Mr. King maintains a strong reputation within the legal community. His “Superb” rating on Avvo further attests to his dedication to his clients and his profession.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Family Law, Alternative Dispute ResolutionFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Arbitration, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 50% Family Law
- 50% Alternative Dispute Resolution
First Admitted: 2015, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://www.montgomerylittle.com/attorneys/william-benjamin-...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section Executive Council Member. Ben King was elected to the Colorado Bar Association's Executive Council for the Family Law Section. The Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association is a group of over nine hundred lawyers committed to enhancing the practice of family law in the State of Colorado. The Section provides a forum for the education of, and communication among family law practitioners and their staff, judges, elected officials, the state bar association, and members of the public, 2017
- Colorado Bar Young Lawyers Division
- Arapahoe County Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association (DBA)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- Metro Volunteer Lawyers. Recruiting Committee Co-Chair, 2017
Pro bono / Community Service
- Faculty of Federal Advocates
- Douglas-Elbert Bar Association Representative to the Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL) Board of Governors
- Douglas-Elbert County Bar Association (DEBA)
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee (MDIC)
Educational Background
- University of Colorado, Boulder, 2010
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- An Introduction to Trust Issues in Divorce—Nationwide CLE webinar presented in Conjunction with Wealth counsel, LLC August 2018
- Economic Misconduct in Divorce—University of Colorado School of Law 2017- Present
- The Pandora’s Box of NSFOP Use—Family Law Spring Update CLE with Colorado Bar Association 2019
- Introduction to Family Law Jurisdiction—Family Law Basics CLE with Colorado Bar Association 2020
- Top 10 Legal Writing Mistakes to Avoid—Family Law Institute CLE with Colorado Bar Association 2020
- Keynote Speaker as Chair of MVL Board—Barristers’ Benefit Ball fundraiser with Denver Bar Association August 2020
- Co-Chair of Colorado Bar Association’s Spring 2022-2024, Family Law Continuing Legal Education Seminars
- “Family Law Legislation: A Brave New World” Law Week Colorado July 2013.
- CLE materials published in conjunction with presentation at Family Law Spring Update 2019., Continuing Legal Education Presenter, The Pandora's Box of NSFOP Use: Locating and Using "Not Selected for Official Publication" Cases in Trial Court, Colorado Bar Association, 2019
- “When a PC/DM Goes Too Far” Colorado Bar Association CLE November 2014.
- “2015 Annual Survey of Family Law” Colorado Bar Association CLE December 2015.
- “Colorado Bench Bar Book” Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section March 2016.
- “Spoliation of Evidence: Now What do I do?” Colorado Bar Association CLE April 2016.
- “Premarital Agreements: What they are and Why You Should Care” LLMC, P.C. July 2016.
- “Member Highlight” The Docket December 2016.
- “The Intersection of Estate Planning and Divorce: An Introduction to Trust Issues in Divorce” Wealth counsel, LLC July 2018.
- “The Privilege of Philanthropy” The Docket October 2018.
- “The Pandora’s Box of NSFOP Use: Locating and Using ‘Not Selected for Official Publication’ Cases in Trial Court” Colorado Bar Association CLE April 2019.
- “Family Law Jurisdiction” Colorado Bar Association CLE Family Law Basics January 2020.
- “Top 10 Writing Mistakes to Avoid” Colorado Bar Association CLE Family Law Institute August 2020
- “Pandemic Pro Bono Publico” The Docket, published by Denver Bar Association, September 2020
- Featured in the Official Magazine of the Denver Bar Association for the "Member Highlight" in December 2016, Featured, Denver Bar Association "Member Highlight", Denver Bar, 2016
- Guest lecture for Professor Jennifer Hendrick's family law course on the legal doctrine of waste, dissipation, and economic misconduct in the dissolution of marriage context, Guest Lecturer at the University of Colorado School of Law, Economic Misconduct in Divorce, University Of Colorado, 2017
- W. Benjamin King presented a nationwide continuing legal education webinar in conjunction with Wealth counsel, LLC titled: “The Intersection of Estate Planning and Divorce: An Introduction to Trust Issues in Divorce.” The webinar focused on the process domestic relations courts frequently implement when making a determination as to what trust assets constitute a marital property interest subjection to division during a divorce. The course also explored issues associated with divorce and how a couple’s typical estate plan could be problematic in the event the spouses separate subsequent to finalizing their estate planning. The webinar discussed practical issues as well as the potential tax concerns associated with divorcing couples. The CLE concluded with ideas on how to protect trust and estate client’s beneficiary interests in the event the are later divorced by implementing pre-marital and marital agreements containing provisos related to the client’s irrevocable trust interests, Continuing Legal Education Presenter, The Intersection of Estate Planning and Divorce: An Introduction to Trust Issues in Divorce, Family Law; Wealth Counsel, LLC, 2018
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated
- Elected to the Colorado Bar Association’s Family Law executive Council 2017-2024
- Rated 10.0 “Superb” on Avvo
- Recognized by “Best Lawyers” for Colorado Family Law 2019 – Present
- Named as “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers 2019-Present
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Ben is an outstanding young trial attorney with a marvelous work ethic and dedication to his clients paying attention to every important detail of each case.”
“Ben was an opposing counsel in a case recently and I was impressed by his professionalism. He was a joy to work with and we were able to resolve the case.”
“Ben and I were opposing counsel in a case that we resolved through mediation. There were significant issues in the case, but we were able to work through them. I enjoyed working with him.”
Office location for W. Benjamin King
5445 DTC Parkway
Suite 800
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: 303-773-8100
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2026
