James S. "Jim" Williams
Recognized since 2017
Birmingham, Alabama
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Insurance Law
Litigation - ERISA
Litigation - Insurance
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Jim Williams is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he is a member of the Litigation practice group, leads the Insurance Litigation team and previously served six years on the Firm’s Board of Directors/Executive Committee. Jim also chairs the Firm’s Recruitment Committee. Jim was born and raised in Birmingham. Now in his thirty-third year at Dentons Sirote, formerly Sirote & Permutt, PC, Jim handles civil litigation, with a particular focus on life, health and disability insurance litigation; insurance coverage disputes; banking, investment and financial institution litigation; trust, estate, and probate litigation; shareholder oppression and derivative lawsuits; construction litigation; and all forms of commercial litigation on behalf of individuals and businesses. Jim has handled matters in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, and Arkansas. He also handles appeals in state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. Jim is licensed in Alabama and Georgia.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: j.williams@dentons.com
- Direct Phone Number: +1 205-930-5178
- Phone Number: +1 205-930-5178
- Lawyer Page: https://www.dentons.com/en/j-williams
Location
- 2311 Highland Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Education
- Samford University, J.D., graduated 1991
- Samford University, JD, graduated 1991
- Washington and Lee University, BA, graduated 1988
Bar Admissions
- Alabama, Alabama, Alabama State Bar
- Georgia, Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
Birmingham, Alabama
56 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
14 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - Insurance
- Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Special Focus:
- COVID-19
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Construction Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Personal Injury Litigation
Publications
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