Atty. Chip E. Williams
Chip Williams has been litigating public entity cases in Southern West Virginia for over twenty-two years. During his career, Mr.
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Chip E. Williams is an Equity Member based in Beckley, West Virginia. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, education, and government. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1999), U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia (1999), Supreme Court of United States of America (2009), and U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia (2012). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1999) and West Virginia University (B.S., 1996). Active member of West Virginia State Bar. Serves clients in Beckley, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Chip Williams has been litigating public entity cases in Southern West Virginia for over twenty-two years
- During his career, Mr. Williams has conducted over thirty trials in both State and Federal Court
- Chip was born and raised in Beckley, West Virginia
- He attended West Virginia University earning his B.S. in Accounting in 1996
- He continued his education at the West Virginia University College of Law and earned his J.D. in 1999
- While at West Virginia University, Mr. Williams was a cum laude graduate of the College of Business & Economics
- He also served as the Summit (equivalent of president) of Mountain Honorary (WVU’s ranking honorary)
- Chip’s practice primarily focuses on representation of governmental enti-ties including, municipalities, in a vast array of civil matters
- He has represented municipalities in litigation concerning officer involved shootings, wrongful termination, discrimination, wage payment collection act , and various other legal allegations
- In 2014, Chip received the inaugural Mentor of the Year award, presented by the Young Lawyer’s Section of the West Virginia State Bar
- In 2021, Chip was named a West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellow
- This award recognized him for his service in the legal profession as well as his dedication to the welfare of his community
- He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Brian’s Safe House and the Sparrow’s Nest, which are long term, faith-based addiction treatment facilities
- He is the owner and head coach at CrossFit Coal where twice a week he works with and mentors men who are in addiction recovery
- Chip conducts staff training for various Boards of Education, law enforcement agencies, and other public entities
- He represents clients through AIG, Travelers, and the West Virginia Risk Pool
- AIG has recognized Chip as one of their top 10 litigation attorneys in the United States
- Chip is happily married to Hollie, a speech and language pathologist with the Raleigh County Board of Education
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Chip E. Williams's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chip E. Williams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Chip E. Williams is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in West Virginia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Chip E. Williams is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in West Virginia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Beckley are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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