Atty. Mark W. Williams

Atty. Mark W. Williams

Mark draws on 40 years in the practice of law to support and advocate for the business interests and legal rights of clients – large national and international corporations, regional interests, middle market, small, and entrepreneurial ventures – in wide ranging litigation, general business, and transactional matters. He serves as trial counsel and advisor on large dollar, corporate governance, officer and director liability, business tort, commercial, financial institutions, and telecommunications matters, in addition to advising clients on corporate governance, business strategy, and legal a

Denver Denver 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark W. Williams at a glance

Mark W. Williams is a business, litigation, adr, and energy attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Taft. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1985), Utah (2004), Oklahoma (2004), and Nebraska (2004). Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (JD, 1985) and Colorado College (B.A. cum laude, 1982). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Communications Law (Denver) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark draws on 40 years in the practice of law to support and advocate for the business interests and legal rights of clients – large national and international corporations, regional interests, middle market, small, and entrepreneurial ventures – in wide ranging litigation, general business, and transactional matters
  • He serves as trial counsel and advisor on large dollar, corporate governance, officer and director liability, business tort, commercial, financial institutions, and telecommunications matters, in addition to advising clients on corporate governance, business strategy, and legal audits, risk assessment, internal investigations, and litigation analysis
  • Mark helps clients achieve solutions to business disputes by early evaluation and by creating strategies to achieve results
  • He advises clients on risk management issues that affect their lives and businesses and helps them plan and manage those risks in a thoughtful and strategic manner
  • Mark believes that the better his clients manage risk, the more successful they will be
  • He also helps clients achieve results in a manner which provides measures of economic predictability and value
  • Because of his trial experience, clients ask him to be both their trial lawyer when needed, but also their trusted advisor to help them steer clear of risk and toward success in their dealings
  • Mark helps clients achieve solutions to business disputes by early evaluation and by creating strategies to achieve results
  • He advises clients on risk management issues that affect their lives and businesses, and helps them plan and manage those risks in a thoughtful and strategic manner
  • Mark believes that the better his clients manage risk, the more successful they will be
  • He also helps clients achieve results in a manner which provides measures of economic predictability and value
  • Because of his trial experience, clients ask him to be both their trial lawyer when needed, but also their advisor to help them steer clear of risk and toward success in their dealings

Practice Areas Explained

Mark W. Williams's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Mark W. Williams is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Colorado →

Civil Litigation

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Mark W. Williams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Colorado →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Mark W. Williams is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Colorado →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Mark W. Williams is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Colorado →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark W. Williams

Where is Mark W. Williams's law office located?
Mark W. Williams's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark W. Williams handle?
Mark W. Williams focuses on business, litigation, adr, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Mark W. Williams practiced law?
Mark W. Williams has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Mark W. Williams go to law school?
Mark W. Williams earned their education at (JD, 1985); (B.A. cum laude, 1982).
How can I contact Mark W. Williams for a consultation?
You can contact Mark W. 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 Mark W. Williams received?
Mark W. Williams's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Communications Law (Denver); Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law.

Education

JD
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1985
B.A. cum laude
Colorado College
- 1982

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Communications Law (Denver)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Telecommunications
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wireless
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers - Colorado Top 100 - 2016, 2017, 2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell, 1995 - present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Master Advocate designation by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, its highest designation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Colorado, 2006 - present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Colorado Super Lawyers, 2016 and 2017
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law (Denver)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law (Denver)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Communications Law (Denver)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law (Denver)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law (Denver)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Communications Law (Denver)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1985
Utah
Admitted: 2004
Oklahoma
Admitted: 2004
Nebraska
Admitted: 2004
North Dakota
Admitted: 2004
Minnesota
Admitted: 2004

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