William J. Maynard, Of Counsel at Bensinger, Cotant & Menkes PC

William J. Maynard

Joined the Firm in December 1991, after being affiliated with a defense firm in Marquette, Michigan. Present emphasis on property loss litigation (fire loss), insurance law, automobile negligence, no fault, dram shop and premises liability defense.
Has been a speaker/presenter at insurance-related and I.C.L.E. Seminars.
Listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

Of Counsel

Education

  • B.S. Central Michigan University, Magna Cum Laude, 1983

  • J.D. University of Toledo College of Law, 1986

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Admissions

  • Michigan Bar Association

  • Marquette County Bar Association

  • American Bar Association

  • Michigan Defense Trial Counsel

  • The Defense Research Institute
    International Association of Arson Investigators (Michigan Chapter)

  • U.S. District Court

  • Western District of Michigan

  • Northern Division
    Member

  • Blue Goose Insurance Organization (U.P. Puddle)

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Community Activities

  • Member, Marquette Elks Club

  • Presiding Justice, Marquette Elks Club Subordinate Forum

  • Member and Volunteer, Father Marquette Catholic School System

  • Recreational interests include sports, music, and family activities

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