Atty. John R. Williams

Atty. John R. Williams

John R. Williams is a lawyer practicing general civil and trial practice, administrative, appellate and 13 other areas of law.

San Jose San Jose 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About John R. Williams at a glance

John R. Williams is a Member based in San Jose, California, practicing at Williams Pinelli & Cullen, LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and construction. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1965) and California (1966). Educated at University of Santa Clara (J.D., 1965) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Santa Clara County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Trial Lawyers Association of Santa Clara County Federation of Insurance Counsel International Association of Insurance Counsel Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John R. Williams is a lawyer practicing general civil and trial practice, administrative, appellate and 13 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1960, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John practices at Williams Pinelli & Cullen, LLP in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Williams's Areas of Practice

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

Sexual Harassment

John R. Williams is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

John R. Williams is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John R. Williams is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

John R. Williams is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Construction Law

John R. Williams is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John R. Williams

Where is John R. Williams's law office located?
John R. Williams's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Williams Pinelli & Cullen, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Williams handle?
John R. Williams focuses on sexual harassment, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John R. Williams practiced law?
John R. Williams has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John R. Williams go to law school?
John R. Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.A., 1960).
How can I contact John R. Williams for a consultation?
You can contact John R. 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 John R. Williams received?
John R. Williams's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Santa Clara
- 1965
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1965
California
Admitted: 1966

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