Atty. Bart H. Williams

Atty. Bart H. Williams

Bart H. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Sports Law.

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Profile Summary

About Bart H. Williams at a glance

Bart H. Williams is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Proskauer Rose Llp. Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Bart H. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Sports Law
  • Bart H., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2013
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bart H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Bart H. Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bart H. Williams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Bart H. Williams is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

White Collar Crimes

Bart H. Williams is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Bart H. Williams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bart H. Williams

Where is Bart H. Williams's law office located?
Bart H. Williams's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Proskauer Rose Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bart H. Williams handle?
Bart H. Williams focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Bart H. Williams go to law school?
Bart H. Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1988).
How can I contact Bart H. Williams for a consultation?
You can contact Bart H. Williams directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Bart H. Williams received?
Bart H. Williams's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles); Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Sports Law.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1988

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Sports Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Sports Law (Los Angeles)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Los Angeles)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Sports Law (Los Angeles)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles)
- 2018

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