Charles L. Williams
Mr. Williams’ practice focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on contract law, construction law, and creditors’ rights. His clients include individuals, businesses, financial institutions, and landowners. He has represented all parties in the construction process, including owners, lenders, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers and suppliers. He has appeared before state and federal courts throughout Virginia, at both the trial and appellate level, as well as before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, numerous arbitrators appointed by the American Arbitration Association and the National Association of Securities Dealers, and numerous mediators. He also appears before bankruptcy courts in Virginia and in other states.
Practice areas
Commercial litigation
Commercial arbitration
Contract law
Construction law
Business litigation
Products liability
Creditor’s rights
Bar admissions
Virginia, 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1986
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1988
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1988
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia, 1988
Honors
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
Education
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1983
B.A., Mary Washington College, 1979
Professional associations
Richmond Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association
Virginia State Bar
Biographical details
Law Clerk to Justice Richard H. Poff, Supreme Court of Virginia, 1983–1985
Practice areas
Commercial litigation
Commercial arbitration
Contract law
Construction law
Business litigation
Products liability
Creditor’s rights
Bar admissions
Virginia, 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1986
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1988
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1988
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia, 1988
Honors
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
Education
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1983
B.A., Mary Washington College, 1979
Professional associations
Richmond Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association
Virginia State Bar
Biographical details
Law Clerk to Justice Richard H. Poff, Supreme Court of Virginia, 1983–1985