Justin G. Williams is the managing partner and a litigator with over twenty years of experience representing individuals and businesses in a broad range of complex and critical litigation matters. Known for his strategic, results-driven approach, Justin has successfully managed multifaceted legal challenges both in the courtroom and in negotiations, providing decisive representation in high-stakes disputes across the southeast.

Throughout his career, Justin has frequently advised and represented court-appointed receivers, financial institutions, and municipalities. His extensive litigation experience encompasses cases involving breach of contract disputes, business torts, service agreements, shareholder agreements, shareholder oppression, and other intricate corporate matters. He is adept at guiding clients through high-value, high-impact disputes, including complex “business divorces” with significant financial stakes.

In addition to his litigation practice, Justin is experienced in corporate and municipal bankruptcy, advising debtors and creditors on workouts, restructurings, and Chapter 11 proceedings. He is a Subchapter V Bankruptcy Trustee for the Northern District of Alabama.  His transactional work includes advising on acquisitions and sales of businesses, particularly distressed assets across diverse industries. His depth of experience in both litigation and bankruptcy matters allows him to provide comprehensive business advisory services, including corporate structuring and contract negotiation.

Justin’s exemplary legal practice has earned him recognition in Super Lawyers over multiple years, underscoring his dedication to excellence and success.

Practice Areas

• Business and Corporate Law
• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Labor and Employment
• Corporate and Municipal Bankruptcy
• Municipal Law
• Environmental Law

Education

• Juris Doctor, The University of Alabama, 2001, cum laude
  • Senior Associate Editor (1999-2001), The Journal of the Legal Profession
• Bachelor of Science in Education, The University of Alabama, 1997, magna cum laude

Bar Admissions

• Alabama (2001), Mississippi (2013), Tennessee (2018)

Court Admissions

• Alabama Supreme Court
• United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, and Middle Districts of Alabama
• Mississippi Supreme Court
• Tennessee Supreme Court
• United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit
• United States Tax Court

Affiliations and Honors

• 2020 - 2024 Super Lawyers (Business Bankruptcy and Business Litigation)
• 2015 - 2016 Super Lawyers (Rising Star)
• Mediator (Member of the Alabama State Court Mediation Roster since 2011)
• Red Elephant Club – Tuscaloosa Charter Member
• Tuscaloosa Tip-Off Club (Board of Directors and Past Two Term President)
• Tuscaloosa Sports Foundation, Inc. (Founding Member and Secretary/Treasurer)
• Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum, Class 9 - 2013
• Leadership Tuscaloosa, Class of 2008
• American Christian Academy (Board of Directors)
• American Bar Association Section Advisor, Uniform Commission Committee, Drafted Model Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act
• Alabama State Bar (Member, Sections of Environmental, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, and Young Lawyers)
• Tuscaloosa County Bar Association
• Birmingham Bar Association (Bankruptcy Law Section)
• Theatre Tuscaloosa (Past Member of Board of Directors)
• West Alabama Environmental Roundtable (Past Member)
• West Alabama Brownfields Task Force (Past Member)
• Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama (Various Positions)
• Formerly designated as a Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official through the Alabama Planning Institute, the University of North Alabama and the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association
• American Bankruptcy Institute
• Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
• Alabama Association of Municipal Attorneys
• Turnaround Management Association