Atty. James Carl Williams

Atty. James Carl Williams

James Carl Williams is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, mergers & acquisitions, tax and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from California Lutheran University in 1995, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Chicago Chicago 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James Carl Williams at a glance

James Carl Williams is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1980), District of Columbia (1991), Illinois US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2002), and US District Court for the District of Connecticut (2002). Educated at California Lutheran University (B.A. Business, 1995) and College of William & Mary (LL.M. The, 1986). Active member of Past President, Activities American Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Association Georgetown University Alumni Club of Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Carl Williams is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, mergers & acquisitions, tax and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from California Lutheran University in 1995, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Carl Williams's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Carl Williams is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Carl Williams is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Carl Williams is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Carl Williams

Where is James Carl Williams's law office located?
James Carl Williams's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mayer Brown Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Carl Williams handle?
James Carl Williams focuses on employment, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Carl Williams practiced law?
James Carl Williams has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Carl Williams go to law school?
James Carl Williams earned their education at (B.A. Business, 1995); (LL.M. The, 1986).
How can I contact James Carl Williams for a consultation?
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Education

B.A. Business
California Lutheran University
- 1995
LL.M. The
College of William & Mary
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991
Illinois US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2002
US District Court for the District of Connecticut
Admitted: 2002

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