James L. Williams

James L. Williams is the managing shareholder of Williams, McClure & Parmelee in Fort Worth, Texas. He is a civil attorney, outside general counsel, and mediator with more than 30 years of experience representing businesses, property owners, and employers. Williams advises clients on business law, contracts, business formation, employment matters, construction and contractor issues, real estate, transportation, insurance, and commercial litigation. He also assists with litigation management, local counsel matters, and dispute resolution.

Williams earned two B.A. degrees, in Economics and American History, from Washington and Lee University in 1985, graduating cum laude. He received his J.D. from Texas Tech University in 1988. His education provided a strong foundation for business analysis, legal strategy, and written and oral advocacy. He is admitted in Texas and before several federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Williams has handled hundreds of civil and business cases involving contract disputes, employment defense, construction claims, real estate matters, workplace injuries, products and premises liability, and commercial disputes. His representative work includes negotiating multimillion-dollar commercial leases and operating agreements, resolving breach-of-contract litigation for transportation and logistics companies, and advising employers on policy and human resources matters. Earlier in his career, he served as trial counsel for Travelers Insurance Company and as an Assistant City Attorney for Dallas.

James L. Williams has received the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Fort Worth Magazine as a Top Attorney. He has also served as a Tarrant County Special Commissioner in eminent domain and property valuation matters and is a licensed Senior Property Tax Consultant. Williams belongs to several State Bar of Texas sections, including Business Law, Corporate Counsel, Labor and Employment Law, Real Estate Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, reflecting the broad business focus of his practice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Shareholder, Williams, McClure & Parmelee
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Washington and Lee University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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