Our Experience

We offer experienced attorney services for our own clients as well as the services of a professional mediator (acting as an impartial 3rd party) for the benefit of other attorneys and their civil litigation clients. 

Business & Corporate Law

Your Partner in Smarter Business Decisions

We assist companies of all sizes with contracts, HR and employment issues, corporate governance, real estate matters, and general outside counsel needs.

With decades of experience, we provide proactive, reliable legal support that keeps your business compliant and positioned for success.

CONSTRUCTION, REAL ESTATE, TRANSPORTATION & MEDIATION

Guidance and Experience You Can Trust in Construction, Property, Transportation and Mediation

We provide experienced legal support across construction disputes, real estate matters and transporation issues.

Whether you’re navigating a contract issue, a property concern, a tax dispute or a logistics issue, our attorneys offer strategic, efficient solutions and provide assistance tailored to your needs.

We also provide neutral third party mediation services by a professional Texas mediator.

EMPLOYMENT, INSURANCE & WORKPLACE LAW

Clear Legal Support for Workplace, Coverage, and Employment Challenges

We advise employers on employment law, insurance matters, workplace injuries, HR compliance, and dispute resolution.

With deep experience in Texas nonsubscriber law and insurance defense, we help clients stay protected and prepared for any workplace issue.

Testimonials & Kind Words

  • James Williams treats his adversaries with respect while zealously vindicating the rights of his clients.

    Opposing Counsel

  • Mr. Williams has vast experience and knowledge in his areas of practice and I have the highest level of professional esteem for him based on the results that he obtains for his clients.

    Government Counsel

  • I have known James professionally for many years and he is a high-quality lawyer.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • Jim is an outstanding attorney and represents his clients in an ethical and conscientious manner.

    Private Practice Attorney 

  • I had the pleasure of working closely with Jim Williams at the same law firm in Dallas before I became a Tarrant County District Judge. He later had cases in my court. Jim is a person of the highest integrity and is an effective advocate. He is a first-rate lawyer who is committed to working in the best interest of his clients. I would give him a favorable recommendation to anyone seeking to do business with him or to retain him as counsel.


    Retired Judge Bob McGrath

  • James is an outstanding defense lawyer. We have worked together on matters. He is thorough, diligent, hard-working and honest. I highly recommend Jim to those looking for a lawyer.


    Geno Borchardt, Fort Worth Plaintiff’s Lawyer

  • Jim is a fierce litigator who I can trust to take care of the clients who come to me looking for an attorney to assist in commercial disputes. I refer all of my clients with commercial litigation issues to Jim. He is responsive and very appreciative of any clients, big or small, that I send his way. I endorse Jim wholeheartedly.

    David Coffin, Southlake, Texas Attorney

  • I have worked closely with Jim Williams and his law firm and have seen the dedication and hard work that underlies the outstanding product the firm delivers. The firm has an incredible staff of experienced and knowledgeable employees. I have referred cases to Jim and will continue to do so with complete confidence that his end goal is always client satisfaction. This is a highly skilled Fort Worth litigation firm. They know business litigation, construction law, employment law and insurance law inside and out. It is little wonder that so many companies retain this firm as their go-to litigation law firm in Texas.

    Lynn Glass, Texas Civil Litigation Attorney

  • Jim is a man of character and integrity on top of being a truly gifted lawyer.

    John Akard, Texas Civil Attorney

  • I have known Jim for years and had the pleasure of working with him in the past. Jim is an excellent lawyer who is dedicated to his clients and aggressive in pursuing justice for them. I highly recommend and endorse Jim for anyone defending a serious injury or high exposure case in Texas.

    Mike McGartland, Fort Worth Civil Attorney

  • Jim is an excellent lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with Jim and have observed his talents in and outside the courtroom. Jim knows how to get bottom line results for his clients. I highly recommend Jim.

    Mark Anderson, Fort Worth Plaintiff’s Attorney

  • I had the privilege of working with Jim at a law firm as a young lawyer. After I moved on, I had the opportunity to handle cases for clients who had claims against a client of Jim’s. Jim is a worthy adversary who works to protect his client’s interests while being respectful in the process. Jim also keeps the big picture in mind for his clients, not just concerning himself with the matter at hand but also thinking through the ramifications for other aspects of the client’s affairs. Jim is top notch, grade A.

    Jason Smith, Fort Worth Plaintiff's Employment Law Attorney

  • I have known Jim for over 20 years and can state without reservation that he is both a skilled litigator and a man of great integrity. I’ve watched Jim build his practice by developing long and trusted relationships with his clients, controlling litigation expenses and delivering results.

    Greg Housewirth, Texas Civil Litigation Attorney

  • Mr. Williams is always well prepared in Court and zealously represents his clients. I hope Martindale Hubbell will consider him for its highest rating.

    Texas District Judge

  • He is an attorney of impeccable character. Few others know insurance litigation as well as Jim.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • Absolutely a very fine, competent lawyer.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • Very good lawyer.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • I worked with Jim for a few years. He was extremely competent in the area of insurance defense litigation.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • Jim is a good lawyer, great guy and great to work with.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • Mr. Williams is a bright and talented lawyer. His Ethical standards are very high. He is highly thought of in this legal community.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • I worked with Jim for a few years in Dallas. He always had excellent rapport with our clients. Since we both moved on I have referred clients to him. They have all been very happy. In one particular case even though I didn’t see it as a “winnable” case, Jim handled it well and the client was quite pleased.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • Mr. Williams provides high quality counsel to his insurance defense clients. He has a fine analytical mind and is a good communicator.

    In-House Counsel

  • Working in the claims unit of a large insurance carrier, I’ve had the experience of working with many workers’ compensation attorneys. Jim Williams is easily one of the best. His degree of thoughtfulness, tenacity, and ability to maintain control is something I aspire to achieve.

    In-House Counsel

  • I’ve known Jim for 30 years. I trust him implicitly and he is an excellent attorney.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • Jim takes the time to find business solutions to legal problems.

    In-House Counsel

  • Mr. Williams has always conducted himself in a very professional manner. I have always known him to be hardworking and diligent, consistently exercising the utmost respect for the law as well as his clients, peers, colleagues, and staff.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • Jim Williams is a highly ethical lawyer who is also an excellent defense litigator. Very intelligent and proactive, he is a very effective litigator in defending companies against claims, particularly in the insurance defense area.

    In-House Counsel

  • Excellent Lawyer.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • Jim Williams is a great lawyer and I highly recommend him for Martindale Hubbell's highest ranking.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • Jim is a man of character and exceptional knowledge. I would be happy to have him represent me if the need arose.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • I have known Mr. Williams for a long period of time and am familiar with both his character and legal abilities. I unhesitatingly recommend him in both areas.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • James Williams is a hard-working lawyer who treats the adversaries of his clients with respect.

    Opposing Counsel

  • Mr. Williams is a bright and talented lawyer. His Ethical standards are very high. He is highly thought of in this legal community.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • Jim is a thoughtful, creative and thorough litigator with whom I have worked on a difficult and contentious matter. I greatly appreciated his insight and excellent analysis of the issues involved in the case. We were able to negotiate a successful resolution of the matter for the client and I look forward to working with Jim again on other matters.

    Tim Hartley, Civil Litigation Attorney

  • I have known Jim for 25 years both personally and professionally. Superb lawyer of highest ethical standards.

    Private Practice Attorney

  • I have worked with Jim Williams and his firm Williams, McClure and Parmelee as an Insurance Claims Specialist and found that they do excellent work. The firm knows how to maintain cost consciousness and still achieve outstanding results in defending personal injury and general liability lawsuits. I would not hesitate in the least to highly recommend this firm to any insurance company or third-party administrator looking to secure Texas defense counsel for insurance defense litigation matters, commercial lines, personal lines, or otherwise.

    Robert Burgess, Insurance Claims Specialist for Large Multi-National Insurance Company

  • I would like to enthusiastically endorse Jim Williams for the role of defense attorney, corporate counsel and legal advisor. Jim has provided expert legal guidance and business consulting services for this company for over fifteen years. While he has specific expertise in the areas of transportation, insurance and employment law, he is highly versatile and can handle any business or legal issue quite effectively, including litigation matters. This ability has allowed us to seek his counsel almost exclusively for all legal matters. His strengths include his integrity, his large body of knowledge, the level of research and detail with which he produces an extremely high quality of work, his people and communication skills, and his responsiveness. In addition to being an excellent lawyer, Jim’s has unique business skills which deliver proactive advice to help a business move forward, always looking at all sides of an issue. He has served as a loyal partner to our senior management team.

    Penny McLeskey, Director of Corporate Services at Lone Star Overnight

  • I was very thankfully introduced to Mr. Williams by a client to work on their Texas Workers’ Compensation cases. His work was…fantastic. I knew that I could count on him to be ready, on time, complete, and up to the task. With his help we overcame some significant hurdles successfully. As a Senior Workers’ Compensation Examiner, I unreservedly recommend both he and his firm. Oh, and they handle more than workers’ compensation too.

    Chris Crawford, Senior Claims Examiner at York Risk Services Group

  • Over the past 32 years of owning numerous companies in the construction world we’ve had our share of legal issues. During this time, I’ve had to hire many law firms to represent us. I have to say out of all of the law firms I’ve hired and utilized over the years Jim Williams and his law firm is as good as it gets! Jim Williams is a real bulldog who will fight for his clients diligently and cost effectively. The amazing thing is that he is able to combine such a tenacious approach with a professional and respectful demeanor. Of course, I would expect these traits since he is a man of faith, and it shows in the way that he confidently upholds the law, protects his client’s interest, and engages in legal combat in the name of justice. He genuinely wants what’s best for his clients, and he knows how to use the law to gain an edge that others may never have thought of. We would look to no other firm as our choice for Texas attorneys! Thanks, Jim for your relentless pursuit of justice…

    Bradford R. McManus, CEO at Advanced Insulation Systems

  • Our company has worked with Jim Williams and his firm for nearly 20 years. They do terrific work and are superb at representing businesses defending workplace injury and other personal injury claims, in the insurance defense context and otherwise. They also provide equally skilled representation in defending employment law cases and in handling commercial matters. Jim is honest, thorough, hard-working, and passionately dedicated to getting a great result for his clients. I enthusiastically endorse Jim and his firm as defense lawyers of the highest caliber.

    Patti Mathis, Controller, Southern Energy Homes

  • Great working relationship with Claims Representatives and Insureds. Outstanding grasp of what it takes to effectively defend all kinds of insurance defense matters. Better than great.

    Claims Manager, Insurance Company

  • I have to compliment Jim on his professionalism and skill in the handling of our workers’ compensation matters. I attended several trials and hearings as an Employer Representative with Jim acting as the insurance company attorney. He is very thorough and communicates well with jurors, judges and hearing officers.

    Helen Grulich, Workers’ Compensation Coordinator at a Large National Transportation Carrier

  • If all defense firms responded like yours, I would be a happy camper all day (and week) long… Keep up the good work and thanks again.

    Senior Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative at National Third-Party Administrator

  • I loved working with Jim Williams and have seen him in action at trial in defense of a work-related employment law claim against my employer. He is so thorough and persuasive it seems that he could win even the most difficult of cases. He is great with witnesses, and he is able to cross-examine opposing witnesses in a way that is quite entertaining and will inevitably expose the truth. In a case with several hundred thousand dollars at stake, he was able to win a $0 judgment due to his tireless efforts.

    Randy Young, Employer Representative of a Large Regional Manufacturer 

  • Jim is proficient in all areas of legal matters as well as a caring person that understands relationships are the key to success.

    David Roberts, Vice President at OSC Insurance & Risk Management

  • Our company has hired Jim on numerous occasions over the years and we've got nothing but great things to say about Jim and the firm. He will always take the fight to the other side and seems to always get good, fantastic outcomes, whether it be in trial or with a great settlement. I wish all lawyers were as dedicated as Jim, and for Texas litigation, you can't go wrong with these guys.

    Corporate Litigation Manager and Liaison 

  • Our company hired Jim Williams and his law firm to help us with our business formation, incorporation, start up and transactional issues. We continue to use the firm for ongoing legal needs and are very grateful for the insightful advice and assistance that we have received. When it comes to serving the needs of a business like ours, we would look to no other group of attorneys. This is a superb group of Texas business attorneys, experienced, highly qualified and extremely knowledgeable. It is obvious that the number one goal is client satisfaction. They aim to please. I would easily rate them a 10 out of 10.

    James Higgins, Owner and CEO, 4X4 Software, Inc.

  • Some people joke around about the credibility and character of lawyers. None of those people have ever met or worked with attorney Jim Williams. When someone experiences a situation that requires legal assistance, it is not a time for “joking around”. When confronted with such a situation, you want and need legal assistance that is knowledgeable, thorough, honest, personable, respectful, courteous, responsive, effective and trustworthy. Attorney Jim Williams is all that and more. As the Safety and Human Resources Manager in the transportation industry at a large company, I met Jim Williams 15 years ago when he was representing our company as our legal advisor and attorney at law. Whether it was a safety issue or a personnel issue, Jim was always readily available to assist us with legal advice and representation in a very effective and personable manner. Jim was always truly concerned for our well-being, and it seemed like he was working for our company, not just providing legal assistance to our company. Jim maintained frequent contact with our company president and myself so we were able to maintain updated status of the situation. Jim was also readily available to assist us when we called him, so we did not have to wait hours or days for a response. Jim is true gentleman and is a devoted family man. Jim is very supportive of law enforcement and those who serve in our military. I now own my own company, Texas Safety Crusaders, and I seek legal assistance and representation from Jim Williams if a situation arises that I need it. I do not make recommendations to anyone unless I am absolutely positive about the quality of my recommendation, and without hesitation I highly recommend Jim Williams. I have 22 years of experience in safety management specializing in behavior-based driver safety education; OSHA certified in Safety, Health, and Environmental Risk Management; OSHA certified in Emergency and Evacuation Planning: owner Texas Safety Crusaders (behavior-based driver safety education for businesses and teen groups) author of a driver safety manual “Driving While Thinking…With An Attitude”; certified Victim Advocate with MADD; Committee Chairman on the MADD North Texas Region Advisory Board; Risk Management Consultant for GALLOP (non-profit providing free, safe rides home from bars for UTA students).

    Steve Ellis, Safety and Risk Management and Owner of Texas Safety Crusaders

  • Congrats on the AV Preeminent Rating! Awesome job! You always were a favorite of mine and now I know why!! You’re just that awesome! What an honor!

    Legal Department Liaison of Large International Corporation

  • We certainly appreciate the good work Jim does for our company.

    Director of Human Resources of a Large Regional Manufacturer

  • Great firm to work with for all your legal needs.

    CEO and President of a Large Texas Non-Profit Organization

  • Congrats to Jim on the AV Preeminent Rating. I am not surprised.

    Workers’ Compensation Claims Professional of International Insurance Carrier

  • Jim…You have been such a positive influence in my life. I am thankful I found you so long ago. I appreciate you and am rooting for you. Sherri…Thank you for being our trusted advisor, like Jim, and confidante when the other parties get weird. I appreciate you and I’m thankful we’re connected

    Real Estate Investor and Real Property Asset Manager

  • We are proud to have Jim Williams represent our insurance company.

    Legal Liaison of Regional Insurance Company

  • Jim, thank you for always giving me the right directions!

    Oil and Gas Services Contractor and Business Owner

  • We retained Jim’s services to represent our client in a lawsuit. Yes, I would recommend him. He is professional, accessible and is extremely knowledgeable. He handled our matter with expertise and confidence.

    Senior Claims Examiner, Large National Third-Party Administrator

  • I have known Jim Williams and worked with him on the defense of insurance matters for over 15 years. I have worked with him on both Workers Compensation as well as Liability cases. I would highly recommend Jim.  I have found him to be very knowledgeable of the laws and jurisdictions in which he has practiced. Jim is a great partner and willingly collaborates with you on cases in order to achieve resolution excellence.

    Richard Bowman, Unit Manager, Large Multi-National Insurance Company

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Our firm represents clients across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and throughout Texas. We also frequently assist out-of-state companies and attorneys navigating Texas-specific laws.

  • Absolutely. We assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, real estate documents, workplace policies, and insurance agreements and we also handle disputes, litigation, mediation, and arbitration when conflicts arise.

  • Yes. Our mediation and ADR services are available to any parties seeking a neutral, experienced Texas attorney mediator.

  • Yes. Much of our work involves proactive risk assessment, contract review, workplace compliance, insurance analysis, and strategic guidance designed to prevent disputes before they escalate.

  • Yes. We regularly represent contractors, property owners, landlords, brokers, developers, and business owners in construction law, real estate matters, workplace issues, and insurance-related concerns.

  • Yes. We help employers with workplace investigations, HR policies, safety practices, compliance issues, and employee-related disputes, including nonsubscriber employer claims and insurance matters.

  • Yes. We assist with all types of contracts, including construction agreements, commercial leases, vendor agreements, insurance documents, and workplace policies.

  • Yes. Our attorneys provide strategic advice on safety policies, regulatory requirements, employment practices, contract structures, and insurance considerations to help clients reduce exposure and avoid future claims.

  • Contact us as soon as possible. Many legal matters in construction, employment, real estate, and insurance have strict timelines, and early guidance can significantly improve your position.

  • Yes. We work with clients across Texas and the United States through virtual consultations, email communication, and remote document review whenever in-person meetings are not required.