Atty. Joel V. Williamson

Atty. Joel V. Williamson

Joel V. Williamson is a lawyer practicing general practice, insurance, life sciences and 6 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel V. Williamson at a glance

Joel V. Williamson is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on irs, tax, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1970), US Tax Court (1972), Illinois (1986), and Illinois Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. (—) and Davidson College B.A. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joel V. Williamson is a lawyer practicing general practice, insurance, life sciences and 6 other areas of law
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from Davidson College, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Joel practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joel V. Williamson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel V. Williamson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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Joel V. Williamson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

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Joel V. Williamson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

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Joel V. Williamson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Joel V. Williamson

Where is Joel V. Williamson's law office located?
Joel V. Williamson'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 Joel V. Williamson handle?
Joel V. Williamson focuses on irs, tax, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joel V. Williamson practiced law?
Joel V. Williamson has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Joel V. Williamson go to law school?
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How can I contact Joel V. Williamson for a consultation?
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Education

University of Kentucky College of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Davidson College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1970
US Tax Court
Admitted: 1972
Illinois
Admitted: 1986
Illinois Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986
Trial Bar of the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
US Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1989
US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1994
US District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998
US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1999
US Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002
US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Admitted: 2010
US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2012
US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2012

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