I work hard, care about my clients and am honest. I have tried hundreds of jury trials throughout Maryland. I have worked for insurance companies and know how they evaluate and defend cases. Now, I represent only plaintiffs, the persons who have been injured or killed, and their families.
1977- Started first racquetball club in Maryland, The Towson Court Club, with partner Leroy Merritt.
1978 to present- practiced law in all courts in Maryland.
1986- Accepted position as Managing Attorney with USF&G Insurance Company. Oversaw in-house trial office and tried cases for defendants/ insureds.
2002- Founded Williams & Santoni with Senior Trial Counsel Jane Santoni. Representing only plaintiffs.
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Acquired: 1977
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401 Washington Ave, Suite 400, Towson, MD, 21204-4821
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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2013 | Probate
Caring and Extremely Capable Attorney
Mr. Williams handled my son's estate with the great care. The initial meeting was cordial and very productive. My husband and I were new to this process and Mr. Williams took the time to explain everything in detail and made us feel very comfortable. He kept in touch with us throughout the process. E...
"The world could use more attorneys like Joe Williams. Here is a man who has all of the skill and ability befitting one of Baltimore's most prominent and successful trial lawyers, but while many attorneys in a similar situation are driven by profit, Joe has always remembered that this the practice of law is first and foremost about people. In the field of personal injury law, clients are often going through the most difficult time in their lives. Joe remembers that and he exercises a level of patience and compassion that I have rarely seen elsewhere. A truly exceptional lawyer with truly exceptional character."
"Joseph Williams is a very knowledgeable and dedicated attorney with many years of trial experience. I have work with him on several personal injury cases and I can say from personal experience that he is very skilled and works hard to obtain a positive result for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any personal injury case."
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2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
1994
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
1986 - 2001
Managing Attorney, USF&G Insurance Company
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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