Atty. Taylor A. Williams

Atty. Taylor A. Williams

Taylor A. Williams received his undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Tennessee, graduating with honors.

Knoxville Knoxville 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Taylor A. Williams at a glance

Taylor A. Williams is a Partner based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Paine, Bickers, Elder, King & Williams, LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2009). Educated at The University of Tennessee School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Tennessee (Accounting University, 2006). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Knoxville and Tennessee Bar Associations. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Taylor A. Williams received his undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Tennessee, graduating with honors
  • He received his law degree from The University of Tennessee College of Law in 2009, graduating with high honors
  • While in law school, he was a staff member of TRANSACTIONS: THE TENNESSEE JOURNAL OF BUSINESS LAW, in which his case commentary “Requirements for Pleading ‘Strong Inference’ of Scienter in a Private Action Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  • Tellabs, Inc. v
  • Makor Issues & Rights, Ltd., 127 S. Ct. 2499 (2007)” was published
  • He also received the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Medal of Excellence in Bankruptcy in recognition of his course work
  • Taylor currently serves as general counsel to the Knoxville Opera Company and has been a frequent contributor to DICTA, the Knoxville Bar Association’s monthly publication
  • Taylor resides in Knoxville with his wife Erin

Practice Areas Explained

Taylor A. Williams's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Taylor A. Williams

Where is Taylor A. Williams's law office located?
Taylor A. Williams's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Paine, Bickers, Elder, King & Williams, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Taylor A. Williams handle?
Taylor A. Williams focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Taylor A. Williams practiced law?
Taylor A. Williams has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Taylor A. Williams go to law school?
Taylor A. Williams earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (Accounting University, 2006).
How can I contact Taylor A. Williams for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Taylor A. Williams received?
Taylor A. Williams's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
The University of Tennessee School of Law
- 2009
Accounting University
University of Tennessee
- 2006

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2009

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