Richard M. Williams

Richard M. Williams is a Pennsylvania attorney focusing on real estate, zoning, land use planning, and telecommunications law. His practice involves advising clients on projects that require careful coordination with local regulations and government agencies. He is known for handling legally complex matters with a practical approach grounded in thorough preparation.

Richard completed his undergraduate studies at Virginia Military Institute in 1988. He later attended Pennsylvania State University, earning a B.S. in Marketing in 1991. He continued his legal education at Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University, where he received his J.D. in 1994, strengthening his foundation in legal analysis and advocacy.

Richard concentrates much of his legal work on representing developers through all phases of the land use process. His experience includes matters involving wireless communications facilities, large-scale planned residential developments, commercial warehousing projects, hotels, and retail facilities, requiring detailed knowledge of zoning ordinances and development approval procedures.

Richard has appeared at hundreds of municipal and zoning meetings throughout eastern and central Pennsylvania. These appearances reflect extensive experience presenting development proposals before local boards and governing bodies. His work often involves addressing zoning compliance issues, responding to public concerns, and guiding projects toward approval within established regulatory frameworks.

Richard is also active in professional legal education. He has appeared on numerous continuing legal education panels addressing zoning and land development, mortgage foreclosure, landlord and tenant law, and repossession of personal property. His presentations focus on the practical application of the law and current issues affecting property-related legal matters.

Richard M. Williams continues to provide legal guidance centered on effective land development, zoning compliance, and telecommunications regulation. Through consistent advocacy, legislative experience, and extensive municipal involvement, he assists clients in navigating complex legal requirements while supporting responsible development across communities throughout Pennsylvania.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hourigan, Kluger and Quinn, Attorneys at Law
• Boards of Directors, Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce & Lehigh Valley Whitewater
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Pennsylvania State University
  Bachelor of Science

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