Atty. James E. Williams
Delta Theta Phi; Member, American Journal of Trial Advocacy, 1978-1979; Law Clerk to Hon. Judge Robert Bradley, Court of Civil Appeals, Alabama, 1979-1980; Assistant District Attorney, Montgomery County, 15th Judicial Circuit, 1981-1983; Alabama State Bar (Board of Bar Commissioners, 1992-2001, 2003-2006; Disciplinary Hearing Officer, 2001-2008); Alabama Law Foundation (Board of Directors, 2002-2008); Alabama Law Institute.
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About James E. Williams at a glance
James E. Williams is a Member based in Montgomery, Alabama, practicing at Melton Espy Williams P C. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, criminal defense, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Alabama United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama United States District Cou (1980). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1979) and Auburn University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Montgomery, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Delta Theta Phi
- Member, American Journal of Trial Advocacy, 1978-1979
- Law Clerk to Hon. Judge Robert Bradley, Court of Civil Appeals, Alabama, 1979-1980
- Assistant District Attorney, Montgomery County, 15th Judicial Circuit, 1981-1983
- Alabama State Bar (Board of Bar Commissioners, 1992-2001, 2003-2006; Disciplinary Hearing Officer, 2001-2008)
- Alabama Law Foundation (Board of Directors, 2002-2008)
- Alabama Law Institute
- Listed in the publications "The Best Lawyers in America" and "SuperLawyers"
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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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James E. Williams is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alabama →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James E. Williams is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Montgomery 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 venue, 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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