Melvin Edward Williams
Mel Williams PLCAdmitted to practice law in Virginia in 1998, Mel brings a wealth of litigation experience to clients that includes practice as a prosecutor and working for insurance companies defending lawsuits, to include defending government officials charged with misconduct and violations of civil rights. Now he represents persons and small businesses in litigation arising out of serious personal injury, employment disputes, and employment and administrative/governmental grievances, such as professional discipline. Mel received his Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 1995, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Philosophy/Religion. In 1998, The College of William and Mary's Marshall-Wythe School of Law awarded Mel his law degree, where he served with distinction on the moot court and trial court teams. In addition to practicing law, Mel has served as Secretary of the City of Roanoke's Electoral Board, an Emergency Medical Technician and pastor, and is a certified SCUBA Divemaster. He is married to Pamela "Ela" Fulghum Williams and lives in the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
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Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
Fee arrangements vary depending on a variety of factors.
- Virginia
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- 4th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- owner
- Mel Williams PLC
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- partner
- Grimes and Williams, P.C.
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- Partner handling employment, civil rights, and constitutional law cases.
- senior associate attorney
- Johnson, Ayers & Matthews, PLC
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- Attorney defending all manner of suits to include personal injury, product defects, workers compensation.
- associate attorney
- Guynn & Memmer, P.C.
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- Associate attorney defending suits involving personal injury, workers compensation and civil rights.
- Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
- Bedford County (Va.) Commonwealth's Attorney
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- Specialized in prosecution of crimes involving minors and internet-based crimes against children.
- William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
- J.D. | law
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- While in law school Mel also served as pastor to a 120 member congregation for 2 years, and volunteered as an emergency medical technician.
- Honors: Moot Court Team, National Trial Team.
- Activities: Moot Court Administrative Board, National Trial Team Administrative Board, and Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity.
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- Bridgewater College
- B.S. | PolSci and Phil/Rel
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- Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa, ODK Oustanding Service Award, George C. Marshall Scholar, President's Scholar, Lambda Society
- Activities: Student Body President; President, Student Ambassador Association, Tennis Team.
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- Virginia State Bar
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