Atty. James Talbot Williams

Atty. James Talbot Williams

James Talbot Williams is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property & technology litigation, intellectual property & technology transactions. James received a M.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.

New York New York 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About James Talbot Williams at a glance

James Talbot Williams is a Special Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1968) and New York (1993). Educated at The University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1968) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S. Stanford, 1965). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Talbot Williams is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property & technology litigation, intellectual property & technology transactions
  • James received a M.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • James practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Talbot Williams's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Talbot Williams's law office located?
James Talbot Williams's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Talbot Williams handle?
James Talbot Williams focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Talbot Williams practiced law?
James Talbot Williams has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did James Talbot Williams go to law school?
James Talbot Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (M.S. Stanford, 1965).
How can I contact James Talbot Williams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Chicago Law School
- 1968
M.S. Stanford
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1965

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1968
New York
Admitted: 1993

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