Atty. Douglas John Williams

Atty. Douglas John Williams

Douglas John Williams is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, dui & dwi, copyright litigation and 7 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (651) 515-2856 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas John Williams at a glance

Douglas John Williams is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, patent, contracts, trademark, and copyright. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1974), Texas (1974), and Minnesota U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1975). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1974) and University of Iowa (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas John Williams is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, dui & dwi, copyright litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Douglas practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas John Williams's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

Find experienced DUI and DWI defense attorneys near you. Compare verified profiles, read client reviews, and consult about your case for free.

Douglas John Williams is one of 29,977 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Minnesota →

Patent Law

Douglas John Williams is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Minnesota →

Contracts

Douglas John Williams is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Minnesota →

Trademark Law

Douglas John Williams is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Minnesota →

Copyright Law

Douglas John Williams is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

Looking for additional Minnesota attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Minneapolis or all attorneys in Minnesota.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas John Williams

Where is Douglas John Williams's law office located?
Douglas John Williams's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas John Williams handle?
Douglas John Williams focuses on dui/dwi, patent, contracts, trademark, copyright. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Douglas John Williams practiced law?
Douglas John Williams has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Douglas John Williams go to law school?
Douglas John Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact Douglas John Williams for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas John 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 Douglas John Williams received?
Douglas John Williams's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 1974
B.S.
University of Iowa
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1974
Texas
Admitted: 1974
Minnesota U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1975

Reviews

4.8
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.