Derek J Williams

Mr. Williams' practice of law is focused on most areas of civil litigation, but particularly medical malpractice defense, product liability, personal injury defense, and adoption law. Mr. Williams represents doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers involving regulatory, insurance, and professional liability matters. Mr. Williams also defends multiple large national retailers against personal injury and premises liability lawsuits. Before joining Snow, Christensen & Martineau, Mr. Williams worked for the Utah Attorney General's Office, where he was significantly involved in the complex litigation and subsequent settlement between the state and numerous tobacco companies.

Mr. Williams is also experienced in the practice of adoption law, representing adopting parents, agencies, and birth parents. Mr. Williams has repeatedly stated that some of his most enjoyable moments as an attorney are when he "appears before a judge and finalizes an adoption for a couple trying to build their family."