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Attorney
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Attorney
Career Profiles of the Profession
Who?
David B. H. Williams
What?
Primary Practice Area & Subspecialty Fields:
Commercial Litigation and Corporate Counseling.
When?
In Practice Area Since:
Since 1994
In the Legal Profession Since:
Since 1994
Where?
Employer:
Williams, Collins & Bax, P.C.
Size/Sector:
Six lawyers
City/State:
Chicago, IL
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Law School:
University of Michigan
Undergraduate School/Degree:
Yale University
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Why?
Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area:
The work offers great variety--each fact pattern presents a new challenge.
Core Skills/Key Knowledge Needed in Your Practice Area:
A solid undertaking of procedural rules and the ability to work well under pressure.
Advice to Lawyers and Law Students Interested in Your Practice Area:
Learn the procedural rules and pursue every opportunity to get to court.
How?
Career Path to Current Position:
Started at Phelan, Pope & John. Worked for Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz. Founded Williams, Collins & Bax in 2000.
Influences and Mentors:
Luke Kolman and Rene Torrado.
Suggested Reading About Your Practice Area:
Mavet, The Fundamentals of Trial Advocacy; Michael, Civil Procedure Before Trial.
Bar Affiliations and Activities:
American Bar Association & Chicago Bar Association.
Memorable Career Moment:
Impeaching the expert witness/neurologist who charged $650 per hour with prior deposition testimony that was 180 degrees inconsistent.
Intriguing Interests:
Golf, fishing and reading.
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