Atty. Roger W. Williams
Roger Williams is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Roger is a transactional attorney who focuses his practice on the acquisition, leasing, and sale of commercial real estate, construction projects, and commercial lending.
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About Roger W. Williams at a glance
Roger W. Williams is a business, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Jackson-MS) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law (2026). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Roger Williams is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group
- Roger is a transactional attorney who focuses his practice on the acquisition, leasing, and sale of commercial real estate, construction projects, and commercial lending
- He represents developers in all phases of the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and sale of various kinds of commercial properties, including apartment complexes, office buildings, shopping centers, and build-to-suit retail projects
- In addition, Roger regularly represents borrowers in connection with loans under the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD/FHA loan programs
- He also frequently represents lenders in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, is a title agent for multiple underwriters, and regularly serves as title agent in commercial real estate transactions
- Roger is listed in Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America, where he has been named Jackson’s “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Law and Commercial Transactions/UCC Law
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Roger W. Williams is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Roger W. Williams is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →
Roger W. Williams is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jackson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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