James G. Williams

James G. Williams is a highly accomplished trial attorney and partner at Williams, Walsh & O’Connor, LLC. With a practice focused on personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice, and municipal liability, Mr. Williams has built a strong reputation for achieving results in complex, high-stakes cases. His strategic litigation approach has led to multiple million-dollar verdicts and settlements for injured individuals and institutional clients across Connecticut.

Mr. Williams earned his Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac College School of Law in 1986, where he participated in the Civil Law Clinic and earned American Jurisprudence Awards for excellence in administrative law and evidence. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Providence College in 1983. Admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1986, he has also been admitted to practice before the U.S. Federal Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Mr. Williams has handled various significant matters throughout his legal career, including medical negligence, wrongful death, FELA cases, and municipal defense. His experience spans representing plaintiffs and institutional clients such as municipalities and insurance carriers. His courtroom advocacy has been widely recognized, and he is a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor reserved for attorneys who have secured seven-figure verdicts.

In addition to his trial practice, Mr. Williams is active in legal education. He regularly lectures on personal injury litigation, municipal liability, and risk management, offering insights to peer attorneys, insurance professionals, and civic organizations. His legal insight and professional leadership have earned him a Preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

James G. Williams is committed to delivering client-focused representation and ensuring every case is handled with diligence, precision, and care. His decades of experience, litigation skills, and deep knowledge of Connecticut law make him a trusted advocate for individuals and institutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Williams, Walsh & O’Connor, LLC
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, New Haven Bar Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute of Connecticut

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• Quinnipiac College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Providence College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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