William N. Evans

William N. Evans is Of Counsel at BerlikLaw LLC and focuses his practice exclusively on civil litigation. He has been practicing law since 2014 and brings valuable experience from his earlier work as both a criminal prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. This background strengthens his approach to high-stakes civil disputes and complex litigation matters.

Will earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Chicago Law School, where he graduated with honors and served as an editor of The University of Chicago Law Review. He received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from George Mason University, graduating summa cum laude and earning the Outstanding Senior Award in Psychology. His academic achievements reflect strong analytical and advocacy skills.

Will regularly handles cases involving defamation, breach of contract, consumer protection violations, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, business conspiracy, and trade secret litigation. He also represents clients in employment matters, including non-compete and non-solicitation disputes, severance negotiations, confidentiality and non-disparagement agreements, discrimination and retaliation claims, and related litigation.

Drawing on his prior criminal law experience, Will also represents clients in crime-adjacent matters, including protective orders and child protective services investigations. He has litigated cases in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, securing favorable rulings, verdicts, and negotiated resolutions in both state and federal courts.

William N. Evans is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and multiple U.S. District Courts in Virginia. He is known for his determined advocacy and commitment to pursuing the best possible outcome for every client he represents.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, BerlikLaw LLC
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, Maryland State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar

Licensed State

• Virginia
• Maryland
• Columbia

Education

• The University of Chicago Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) Graduated with Honors
• George Mason University
  BS in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude

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