M. D. Williams

My practice focuses on the representation of individuals, manufacturers, businesses, municipalities and insurers in both plaintiff and defense civil litigation matters. I am an experienced trial lawyer who has handled a wide variety of major trials and appeals involving product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, sexual abuse, construction accidents, negligence, employment claims, banking liability, contracts, insurance, and civil rights. 

Catastrophic Personal Injury and Accidental Death

I typically represent clients in cases involving explosions and fires, medical negligence, vehicular collisions, sexual abuse and worksite accidents.

Commercial and Business Litigation

I also represent clients in cases involving breach of contract, business torts, antitrust, franchise, and partnership/joint venture, trust, fiduciary and lending relationships.

Products Liability

I have and continue to represent manufacturers and individuals in cases involving product liability including automobiles, trucks, machinery, medical devices and drugs.

Civil Rights and Municipal Liability/Employment Law

I have represented individuals, municipalities and government officials in matters involving police liability, use of force and imprisonment, municipal and governmental liability including federal and state tort claims, employment discrimination and employment testing.

Background

I joined Winston & Cashatt in 1978, and have been a shareholder in the Firm since 1982. I have served as Chair of the Firm’s Board of Directors. I have also served as an Arbitrator, Mediator, and as a School District Hearing Officer. I have instructed at trial practice seminars and have written legal articles published by the Gonzaga University Law Review. I have extensive experience and training in mediation and arbitration. I have been accorded the highest lawyer rating of “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell.

Prior to attending law school, I worked as a mountaineering instructor and branch school director for the National Outdoor Leadership School in Lander, Wyoming and Nairobi, Kenya. I continue to enjoy mountain climbing, hiking, skiing and fly fishing.