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C. James Williams III
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Biography
Jim Williams is a summa cum laude graduate of George Mason University school of law who began representing injured plaintiff’s in 1999. A veteran litigator, he has tried more than one hundred personal injury jury cases and was appellate counsel in Virginia’s leading scientific evidence case, Tittsworth v. Robinson. Jim Williams joined Burnett & Williams in 2006 as the lead partner in the Richmond area, with offices in Midlothian and Hopewell, Virginia. He is a regular contributor of law journal articles on personal injury law and litigation issues. Jim’s wealth of experience in insurance coverage matters provides invaluable expertise in an insurance-driven legal environment that becomes more complex each year.
Jim Williams joined Burnett & Williams in 2006 as the lead partner in the Richmond area, with Midlothian and Hopewell, Virginia offices. He provides the one-to-one attention clients deserve in each case.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Car Accident
30%
34 years | 1,000 cases
Personal Injury
30%
34 years | 1,000 cases
Trucking Accident
20%
1,000 cases
Slip and Fall Accident
10%
1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 38 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Burnett & Williams, PC
(804) 794-0062
Fax
1527 Huguenot Rd, Suite 201, Midlothian, VA, 23113
burnettwilliams.com/staff-member/c-james-williams-iii/Burnett & Williams, P.C.
224 North Main Street, Suite 360, Hopewell, VA, 23860
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6 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
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Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice
He fought when others would not!
My family of 5 went to Mr. Williams with a case against a well-known health care facility that a well-known law firm could not figure out how to handle. Mr. Williams knew there were risk involved, but had faith and believed that my family deserved justice and graciously opened his door to us. We c...
C. James Williams III's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim is a seasoned, highly skilled and very effective personal injury / trial attorney."
"Jim's years of experience as an insurance defense attorney have honed his abilities to effectively represent plaintiffs in personal injury actions. Jim knows personal injury law through and through."
"Actions speak louder than words. Jim's results show his command of the law. Without hesitation, I endorse Jim for his work in Personal Injury."
Christopher Winslow
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2017
Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Principal, Burnett & Williams, PC
2004 - 2006
Sole Practitioner Attorney, C. JAMES WILLIAMS III
1999 - 2004
Partner, Marks & Williams, P.C.
1993 - 1999
Managing Trial Attorney, Progressive Casualty Ins. Co.
1991 - 1993
Associate Attorney, Morris & Morris
1988 - 1991
Associate Attorney, Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
1987 - 1988
Law Clerk, Honorable Glen M. Williams of The U.S. District Court in Western District of Virginia
Associations
2004 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ProgramAttorney
2000 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarAttorney
1996 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney
1991 - Present
American Association for JusticeAttorney
1991 - Present
Chesterfield Country Bar AssociationAttorney
1991 - Present
City of Richmond Bar AssociationAttorney
1987 - Present
Virginia State BarAttorney
1987 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Titsworth v. Robinson (252 Va. 151, 475 SE2d 261 (1996))
Reversed and remanded.
Schlimmer v. Poverty Hunt Club (268 Va. 74, 597 SE2d 43 (2004))
Reverse and remanded.
Education
1987
George Mason University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
George Mason University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Practical Law 101
Career advice to budding lawyers
Publications
2003
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
May the Defense Advise the Jury that you Client is an Illegal Alien
2002
Virginia Law Foundation
Insurance Law In Virginia
2002
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: What's the Difference?
2002
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
The Effect of Plaintiff's Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case on a Bodily Injured Claim
Languages
English
French