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Timothy C. Williams
The Williams Firm
1850 Mt. Diablo Boulevard
Suite 340
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: (925) 933-9800 | Fax: (925) 933-9810
http://www.williams-firm.com
20 Yrs Experience in Business Litigation & Transactions
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
I am willing to assist all types of clients in my field of practice. I represent clients in litigation and transactions involving business and commercial law. I am the founder of The Williams Firm and have over 20 years of concentrated experience in business and commercial law. I represent clients in all aspects of civil litigation and dispute resolution in all courts in the State of California, government hearings, arbitrations and mediations, as well as in matters involving transactions in business and commercial law.
Sub-Categories
Business Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
- Unfair Competition
- Commercial Banks & Loans
- Commercial Leasing
- Credit Unions
- Mortgages & Foreclosures
- Savings & Thrifts
- Liquor Licenses
- Business Successions
- Buying & Selling
- Closely Held Businesses
- Corporations
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Franchising
- Joint Ventures
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Corporations
- Partnerships
- Professional Corporations
- Shareholders' Rights
- Trade Associations
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Employment Contracts
- Franchises
- International Transactions
- Non-Compete Contracts
- Secured Transactions
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Warranties
- Commercial Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Disputes
- Dangerous Property
- Government Construction Contracts
- Mechanics' Liens
- Annuities
- Bad Faith
- Casualty Insurance
- Commercial Insurance
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Errors & Omissions
- Fidelity, Guarantee, & Surety
- Insurance Subrogation
- Life Insurance
- Property Insurance
- Computer Crimes
- Computer Law
- Digital Signatures
- Domain Names
- Electronic Commerce
- Identity Theft
- Spam
- Business & Trade
- Imports & Exports
- International Transactions
- Creditor's Rights
- Garnishees
- Judgments
- Locating Funds
Bar Admissions
CA, Jun 1987
Bar Number: 128520
Other Court Admissions
State Bar of California
Bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Bar of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
Bar of the Untied States District Court for the Southern District of California
Association Memberships
California State Bar
Contra Costa County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I concentrate my continuing legal education in the areas of my specialty, and I always exceed the required amount of continuing education hours.
Papers and Publications
"California Supreme Court Survey" and "The Right of Publicity: You Can't Take It With You", Pepperdine Law Review, Volume 12, No. 4 (1985)
Example Cases
Since I have over 20 years of concentrated experience in business and commercial law, I have been able to develop expertise in both civil litigation and transactional law in these areas. I represent clients in a wide variety of matters, including civil litigation and dispute resolution in the following areas: disputes regarding corporations, LLC's, joint ventures and partnerships; pursuing pre-judgment remedies, such as receiverships, writs of attachment, writs of possession and injunctions; disputes concerning confidentiality of trade secrets; contract disputes; breach of fiduciary duties; dissolution of entities; collections; accountings; business torts; fraud; and unfair business practices. Similarly, I represent clients in transactional business and commercial matters, such as forming and structuring all types of corporations, partnerships, LLCs, LLPs and joint ventures; transactions regarding the purchase and sale of businesses; new and emerging ecommerce and high technology companies; business financing and acquisitions; corporate governance; maintenance of corporate minutes; employment matters; dissolution of corporate entities; disputes among owners of companies; structuring and planning of business entities; and buy-sell and other shareholder agreements.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude
School:
Pepperdine University School of Law
City:
Malibu
State:
CA
Year:
1986
Honors:
Sorenson Writing Award, Corpus Juris Secundum Award, Dean's Scholarship, and Dean's Honor List.
Focus and Accomplishments:
California Survey Editor and Member of Pepperdine Law Review, Third Place Team, F. Lee Bailey Moot Court Competition, 1985, National Moot Court Team, 1985, Teaching Assistant, Legal Research and Writing Program, 1985-1986.
Degree:
B.A. in Political Science, Summa Cum Laude
School:
Pittsburg State University
City:
Pittsburg
State:
KS
Year:
1983
Honors:
Dean's Honor List every semester from 1979-1983. Member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Lambda Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Alpha Theta.
Focus and Accomplishments:
I was first in my graduating class with a 4.0 overall grade point average. I was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, and also spent a semester abroad at Trent Polytechnic in Nottingham, England.
Number of Attorneys
4
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
The Williams Firm was founded in 1995, and was formerly known as The Law Offices of Timothy C. Williams. I represent clients in litigation and transactions involving business and commercial law. I am the founder of The Williams Firm and have over 20 years of concentrated experience in business and commercial law. I represent clients in all aspects of civil litigation and dispute resolution in all courts in the State of California, government hearings, arbitrations and mediations, as well as in transactions in business and commercial law.
Previous Employment Summary
Prior to forming The Williams Firm in 1994, which was previously known as the Law Offices of Timothy C. Williams, I was a name partner in the San Diego firm of Turner & Williams and an associate with the San Diego firm of Schall, Boudreau & Gore and the Los Angeles office of the large Philadelphia firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I believe it is very important that a client educate themselves concerning the legal issues involved in their own legal matter. In order to reach a successful resolution of a legal matter, it is important that the attorney and client cooperate and communicate. Thus, the client must gather and disclose to the attorney all information concerning the legal matter. Similarly, as an attorney, it is my obligation to inform the client of the legal issues and procedures involved in a given legal matter. It is not uncommon for my firm to have clients who are hiring an attorney for the first time.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am certainly willing to review documents that have been prepared by clients. In some situations, whether it is in a litigation or transactional matter, the client's ability and willingness to prepare some of the information needed for documents will save the client time and money. For example, the client could gather and assimilate data needed for a document or the client could prepare draft responses to written interrogatories as a first step in the preparation of formal, written responses to interrogatories.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am willing to advise clients concerning situations where they may be representing themselves in certain circumstances. However, I do not feel comfortable in advising clients who actually represent themselves in pending lawsuits.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I became an attorney in order to assist people in difficult situations. I find it interesting to be able to advise and guide a client through often complex and difficult legal issues.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
After practicing for over 20 years in the fields of business and commercial law, I have gained the necessary experience and expertise to advise clients in a wide range of matters. I believe my knowledge of the law, attention to detail, interpersonal skills and management of my firm, has given me unique qualifications for the representation of all kinds of clients. I have practiced law in small and medium firms and in one of the largest, international law firms, and represented individuals, the government and large corporate clients. I also have the ability to provide legal services in the event that clients have a dispute or a lawsuit, but also may help with transactional matters, such as completing a transaction or forming an entity.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
It was a conscious decision to practice in business and commercial law from the very beginning of my career. I took courses in these areas in law school, and sought out positions at the beginning of my career in these fields. I enjoy the intellectual stimulation and complexity in business matters.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy assisting clients resolve disputes, as well as helping complete transactions. The fields in which I practice are complex and intellectually stimulating. As a law review editor in law school, I became an accomplished writer, and have used that skill throughout my career. The practice of law has become increasingly based upon the ability to do a competent job of legal research and writing.
Tell us about your law firm:
The Williams Firm has been in business since 1995, and has four attorneys. The Williams Firm provides legal services to its clients in the areas of business transactions, business litigation, corporate law, real property litigation, real estate transactions, intellectual property litigation, trademarks and copyrights, internet and software transactions, construction litigation, construction transactions, insurance coverage and litigation, and banking law. The firm's other attorneys consist of Alexander Floum, who has over 15 years of experience. Mr. Floum represents clients in civil litigation, dispute resolution in business, real estate, construction, trademark, copyright, trade secret, trade dress, software, domain name and other intellectual property matters. Daphne Golliher has over 20 years of experience in her areas of practice concentrating in the areas of real estate, construction and business law. Ms. Golliher also represents and advises clients in business transactions, construction licensing and compliance, corporate law, and real property transactions. Douglas Poulin has over six years of experience and primarily concentrates his practice in litigation in the areas of business, construction and real estate. All four of the firm's attorneys have experience practicing at large law firms, and have attended law schools such as University of California-Berkeley, University of California-Hastings, Pepperdine School of Law, and Boston College Law School. In order to learn more about The Williams Firm, please see our website at www.williams-firm.com
What are your strengths and style?
I believe my strengths include being able to assess a client's situation in order to identify the issue, competently advise the client of the law as applied to his situation, and recommend the best course of action for the client to pursue. I believe that I am detail oriented in the manner in which I approach the practice of law, and able to analyze particular matters in order to determine their ultimate outcomes. With over 20 years of concentrated experience in business and commercial law, I have developed expertise in both litigation and transactional matters. I am able to communicate effectively with clients and summarize complex legal situations in an understandable manner.
I am ethical in all situations, and able to approach often stressful, combative situations in a professional manner. It is always important to be adequately prepared for any given situation, and one of my strengths is to analyze the situation, research all available issues, and be prepared to address the client's position or concerns.
Personal Interests:
Travel, antiques, history and working out.
Fax
(925) 933-9810
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
In transactional matters, I often provide services for a fixed or flat fee. The fee depends upon the amount of estimated time to complete the transactional matter.
We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
Hourly Rates
The hourly rates of The Williams Firm are from $260 - $350 an hour depending upon the experience of the attorney in the firm. My hourly rate is $350.
Free Initial Consultation?
I offer a free one half hour initial consultation for matters for which I provide legal services.
Typical Retainer
A retainer deposit will vary depending upon the complexity of the matter and the amount of anticipated legal fees and costs to be incurred.
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