Atty. Chris J. Williams

Atty. Chris J. Williams

Chris J. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About Chris J. Williams at a glance

Chris J. Williams is a class action, product liability, litigation, environmental, and energy attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chris J. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Chris J., who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2013
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Chris J. Williams's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

Chris J. Williams is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Alabama →

Product Liability

Chris J. Williams is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

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

Chris J. Williams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Chris J. Williams is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Alabama →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Chris J. Williams is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chris J. Williams

Where is Chris J. Williams's law office located?
Chris J. Williams's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chris J. Williams handle?
Chris J. Williams focuses on class action, product liability, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Chris J. Williams go to law school?
Chris J. Williams earned their education at (J.D., 2004).
How can I contact Chris J. Williams for a consultation?
You can contact Chris J. 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 Chris J. Williams received?
Chris J. Williams's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Birmingham).

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 2004

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Birmingham)
- 2024

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