Litigation

Litigation is one of the largest practice areas in the firm. We have the resources to represent your interests aggressively, regardless of the size or complexity of your litigation problem. The litigation practice at Williams Mullen comprises a core group of senior, experienced trial attorneys who are at home inside a courtroom before either a judge or jury. We concentrate our litigation in state and federal courts in North Carolina, Virginia and the District of Columbia, but handle cases throughout the United States.

When your business is threatened by a significant legal issue—whether a Sarbanes-Oxley investigation, a contractual dispute, an antitrust concern, a class action, or a question of intellectual property rights—it can be difficult to go on with business as usual. Legal situations can quickly strike at your business' core, jeopardizing your reputation, your interests and even your company's very existence.

Experienced Trial Attorneys for When the Stakes are High
When the stakes are high, you can count on Williams Mullen to aggressively represent your interests whether in negotiations, mediation, arbitration or court. Our litigation practice, one of the largest practice areas in our firm, is comprised of trial attorneys with experience representing closely-held businesses and large, publicly traded companies in state and federal courts, and a variety of administrative and arbitration forums. When the situation calls for a creative legal solution, you can depend on Williams Mullen’s seasoned and skilled attorneys to resolve your business issues—vigorously and efficiently.

National Reach, with a Focus on North Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Known throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions as a highly capable commercial litigation law firm, Williams Mullen has the resources necessary to handle litigation issues of any size or level of complexity. We strive to partner with each of our clients to achieve their unique strategic business objectives--and our reputation for preparedness and responsiveness is well established.

By making the most of current and cutting-edge legal technologies, Williams Mullen's litigation attorneys are dedicated to effectively and efficiently resolving your litigation issues. Where other firms may struggle to meet expectations, Williams Mullen regularly exceeds them. Our depth of knowledge and experience, commitment to quality throughout every level of the firm, and plethora of resources across multiple office locations all combine to create an unparalleled experience for our business law clients.

Litigation Expertise in a Number of Areas
Our trial attorneys have a broad range of general commercial litigation experience, and creating winning outcomes for clients in trials before judges or juries, in arbitrations or at the settlement table. Drawing on the knowledge and talents available in our offices throughout the Southeast, we can create a team of litigation attorneys with specific experience and expertise in a variety of areas, including: 

• Administrative and Regulatory 
• Antitrust 
• Appellate 
• Certificate of Need 
• Class Action 
• Construction 
• ERISA/Employee Benefits 
• Fiduciary 
• Financial Services 
• Franchise 
• Government Contracts 
• Government and White Collar Investigations
• Insurance Coverage 
• Intellectual Property 
• Labor and Employment 
• Land Use and Eminent Domain 
• Long-Term Care Facilities 
• Product Liability and Mass Tort 
• Real Estate