Atty. John R Williams

Atty. John R Williams

John R Williams is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil practice, civil rights and 124 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years.

New Haven New Haven 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About John R Williams at a glance

John R Williams is a Member based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at John R. Williams and Associates, LLC. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, wrongful termination, car accidents, discrimination, and sexual harassment. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1968), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1968), and U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1967) and Harvard University (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Haven County, Connecticut. Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John R Williams is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil practice, civil rights and 124 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices at John R. Williams and Associates, LLC in New Haven, CT

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.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Haven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 New Haven, Connecticut. The firm is John R. Williams and Associates, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R Williams handle?
John R Williams focuses on dui/dwi, wrongful termination, car accidents, discrimination, sexual harassment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has John R Williams practiced law?
John R Williams has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John R Williams go to law school?
John R Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (A.B., 1963).
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.

Practice Areas

Civil Practice Civil Rights Criminal Law Academic Employment Affirmative Action Age Discrimination In Employment Appellate Practice Assault And Battery Burglary Capital Offenses Civil Appeals Civil Forfeiture Civil Liability Civil Liberties Civil Litigation Civil Rights Section 1983 Clergy Malpractice Clergy Sexual Misconduct Complex Litigation Confidentiality Agreements Constitutional Law Covenants Not To Compete Crime Victims Compensation Criminal Appeals Criminal Conspiracy Criminal Defense Criminal Forfeiture Criminal Fraud Death Penalty Discrimination Drivers License Suspension Driving While Intoxicated DUI/DWI Education Law Electronic Surveillance Employee Discipline Employee Drug Testing Employee Privacy Employee Rights Employer Intentional Torts Employer Liability Employment Breach Of Contract Employment Civil Rights Employment Contracts Employment Disability Discrimination Employment Discrimination Employment Law Employment Litigation Employment Rights Employment Termination Equal Employment Opportunity Law Expungements Extortion Extradition Fair Employment Practices Fair Labor Standards Family and Medical Leave Act Federal Civil Litigation Federal Criminal Law Federal Employment Law Federal Litigation Felonies Fifth Amendment Law First Amendment Law Forgery Fourth Amendment Law Freedom Of Information Freedom Of Religion Gay and Lesbian Rights Grand Jury Practice Habeas Corpus Harassment Hit And Run Homicide Intentional Torts Labor and Employment Labor Law Libel Slander and Defamation Litigation Mail Fraud Malicious Prosecution Manslaughter Misdemeanors Money Laundering Murder National Origin Discrimination Negligent Hiring Noncompetition And Non Solicitation Parole and Probation Post Conviction Remedies Prisoners Rights Privacy Law Professional Malpractice Public Sector Employment Law Race Discrimination Restrictive Covenants Retaliatory Discharge Right Of Privacy School Board Liability School Desegregation School District Liability School Equal Protection School Tenure Search And Seizure Sex Crimes Sex Discrimination Sexual Assault Sexual Harassment Shoplifting Stalking Teachers Credentials Theft Title IX Discrimination Title VII Discrimination Torts Traffic Violations Trial Practice U.S. Supreme Court Litigation Vehicular Homicide Victims Rights Weapons Charges Whistleblower Litigation Wire Fraud Wiretapping Women's Rights Workplace Violence Wrongful Termination

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1967
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973

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