Dwight B Williams

The most cost-effective input is preventative, rather than intervention or pathology. I negotiate, structure and document my clients' deals to optimize their long-range, successful goals. My experience includes all aspects of commercializing new and disruptive technologies, licensing of intellectual property, distribution of products, compliance, financing, taxation, labor law and immigration issues. I like start-ups and also quarterbacking multinational litigation, which minimizes costs.

In enjoy counseling startups, particularly in the technology area. The most costly mistakes entrepreneurs make is agreeing to a deal without experienced professional. I have been through the entire process of commercializing a new technology and selling into a world market, from incorporation through the various stages of funding to going public and being acquired by US and foreign Fortune 500 companies. I know what is in the entrepreneur's best interest and what pitfalls he/she should avoid.

Most of my estate planning clients began as corporate clients who were frustrated because their estate planners didn't understand their businesses and long-range goals, but merely filled in standard forms. I coordinate the personal and business goals of my clients with their long-term desires to care for their families and cherished causes. I have handled many estate plans and settlements with assets abroad and also organized and qualified with the IRS private foundations and public charities.