Atty. Clifton Williams
Clifton began his legal career in 2010 while working in the Raleigh area, with initial practice focus in criminal law, personal injury, estate planning and general business matters. Clifton then went into public service, working in various in-house legal roles within the University of North Carolina System for about 10 years.
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About Clifton Williams at a glance
Clifton Williams is a Partner based in Asheville, North Carolina, practicing at Allen Stahl + Kilbourne. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in North Carolina United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina United States (2010). Educated at North Carolina Central University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Appalachian State University (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Clifton began his legal career in 2010 while working in the Raleigh area, with initial practice focus in criminal law, personal injury, estate planning and general business matters
- Clifton then went into public service, working in various in-house legal roles within the University of North Carolina System for about 10 years
- While there, he developed extensive experience with many aspects of higher education law, including land use and development, unified development ordinance (UDO)/zoning compliance, procurement and contract negotiation, public records, employment law, policing, Title IX and student discipline and numerous other areas of federal/state law compliance
- Since joining Allen Stahl + Kilbourne in 2020, Clifton focuses his practice on higher education law, employment law, corporate work, real estate and other general business areas
- Clifton received his B.S. in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University in 1996, and his law degree from North Carolina Central University in 2009
- He served 10 years in the United States Army, leaving Army service after achieving the rank of major
- While in Army service, Clifton was a qualified Army paratrooper and participated in airborne training operations with the 82nd Airborne Division and 3rd Special Forces Group
- After military service, Clifton worked in the retail management and banking/finance sectors with two nationally-recognized companies, both with significant operations in North Carolina, before starting his legal career
- Clifton and his family are thrilled to have lived in Asheville since 2014, and enjoy hiking on the Blue Ridge Parkway and in Pisgah National Forest
MILITARY SERVICE
- • United States Army • 10 years in the U.S
- Army Transportation Corps, focusing on multifunctional logistics management (air, land and water)
- Served at multiple posts including Ft
- Carson, Colorado and Ft
- Bragg, North Carolina
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Clifton Williams's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Clifton Williams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Clifton Williams is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Asheville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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