Will King
IRVINE,CA
Summary
27+ years advising businesses primarily in the construction industry on disputes from project inception to finish. Consistent record as instrumental player in resolving disputes based on evaluation of law/cost-benefit analyses to facts. Skilled at ensuring client objectivity during contentious disputes to reach resolutions
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Consultant
Word Sling, Inc
Irvine
08.2020 - Current
- Advise businesses on contracts, negotiating terms, and general strategies in areas of construction, software, and real estate
- Evaluate disputes, breaches, delays and delivered targeted solutions based on cost-benefit analyses applicable to facts
- Provide guidance at pre-project stage to anticipate potential issues and ensure client-favorable resolution
- Negotiate and resolve disputes between stakeholders finding mutually beneficial solutions re buy-sell and/or exit strategies
Attorney
The WJK Law Firm PC
Irvine
02.2011 - 04.2021
- Regularly saved clients $50K to $300K in litigation costs per case by evaluating clients’ wants versus cost-benefit analysis resulting in favorable resolution in clients’ best interests
- Negotiated settlements involving sureties, generals, subcontractors and employees in wrongful termination cases
- Provided legal counsel to clients on business and civil matters primarily in construction, real estate, software and labor
- Conducted legal research and conferred with experts to develop strategies and arguments to reach favorable results in clients’ best interests
- Advised clients on corporate formation, governance, mergers and acquisitions, dissolutions and other business matters
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions
Attorney (Partner/Associate)
Horizon Law Group, LLP/Musick, Lanak & Hanna, PC
Irvine, CA
06.1996 - 02.2011
- Instrumental in defending sureties on bond claims ($50K to $5MM); successfully obtaining six-figure wins for subcontractors/suppliers/employees during pre-trial phase
- Provide consultation to generals and surety clients re issues of delay, pay-when-paid, indemnity, job rights claims, cost-benefit analysis, breach and dispute resolution
- Conduct mediations, arbitrations and trials
- Transactional representation for contractors, real estate developers, car dealerships, and software
- Heavy document review and legal research
Program Counselor/MFCC Intern
Minirth-Meier Clinics/Yorba Hills Treatment Ctr
Anaheim, Yorba Linda, CA
06.1990 - 08.1995
- Advanced positions quickly due to demonstrated skill in dealing with 20 to 30 teens in inpatient setting and directing 10 mental health staff on daily program
- Used Family Systems approach to identify issues and teach conflict resolution to individuals, families and groups
- Communicated closely with doctors, counselors, and nursing staff to devise short- and long-terms solutions
Education
J.D - Law/Estate Planning
Loyola Law School
1998
Master of Arts - Marital & Family Therapy
Azusa Pacific University
1993
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UCLA/CSU Fullerton
1990
Skills
- Business/Strategic Planning
- Contract Drafting
- Dispute Resolution
- Critical Path Scheduling
- Document Review/Analysis
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Business Consultant
Word Sling, Inc
08.2020 - Current
Attorney
The WJK Law Firm PC
02.2011 - 04.2021
Attorney (Partner/Associate)
Horizon Law Group, LLP/Musick, Lanak & Hanna, PC
06.1996 - 02.2011
Program Counselor/MFCC Intern
Minirth-Meier Clinics/Yorba Hills Treatment Ctr
06.1990 - 08.1995
J.D - Law/Estate Planning
Loyola Law School
Master of Arts - Marital & Family Therapy
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UCLA/CSU Fullerton