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Provided by Williams Mullen

The Williams Mullen Litigation Section is the second largest practice area in our firm and our section attorneys have decades of experience representing clients throughout the region and nationally in general commercial litigation, business disputes, construction and government contracts litigation, class action litigation, insurance defense, appellate, white collar and investigations, and products liability matters. The team has a proven track record in the mid-Atlantic in effectively representing client interests, whether in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, administrative forums or state and federal courts. Clients range from closely-held businesses to large, publicly-traded companies. Our careful attention to budgeting, planning and staffing, and our considerable capabilities for the collection and management of documents and electronic data are priorities with all clients.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Virginia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Williams Mullen advises on insurance defense, class actions, business disputes and white-collar criminal matters as well as fielding an experienced appellate team. The team provides additional experience in e-discovery and other hi-tech issues. Its broad client base includes private and public sector entities, with notable experience in advising educational institutions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William D Bayliss
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William D Bayliss
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Senior Statespeople
William Bayliss is a fine choice of counsel for a range of civil disputes, including those involving claims of professional liability. He draws on notable expertise in the real estate and construction fields.

He is one of the leading trial lawyers in Virginia.

He is a tenacious litigator.

Calvin W Fowler Jr
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Calvin W Fowler Jr
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Eminent Practitioners
Calvin Fowler Jr continues to serve as firm CEO and board chair, while also offering wide-ranging expertise in commercial disputes. His practice includes business torts and insurance coverage litigation.

He is super responsive and a pleasure to work with.

He is a go-to lawyer in this part of the US.

He is highly respected in the community.

Charles "Chuck" James
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Charles "Chuck" James
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Band 1
Charles James has a broad practice that covers internal and external investigations as well as civil and criminal litigation such as False Claims Act matters. His clients include companies in the insurance, technology and healthcare sectors.

He is a great lawyer and collaborator.

Chuck's level of work and sophistication is outstanding. He has excellent contacts throughout government.

Chuck has the right expertise in the area and makes sound decisions.

Patrick R Hanes
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Patrick R Hanes
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Band 2
Patrick Hanes has a diverse white-collar and government investigations practice which includes expertise in regulatory investigations, antitrust and insider trading matters.

He is a really good attorney.

Turner A Broughton
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Turner A Broughton
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Band 2
Turner Broughton has a broad civil disputes practice that includes defending against class actions involving product liability claims, as well as handling a wider range of litigation arising from industries such as healthcare.

He is an excellent trial lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Williams Mullen

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Litigation: General Commercial

William D Bayliss
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William D Bayliss
S
Senior Statespeople
Calvin W Fowler Jr
E
Calvin W Fowler Jr
E
Eminent Practitioners
Turner A Broughton
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Turner A Broughton
2
Band 2
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Charles "Chuck" James
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Charles "Chuck" James
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Band 1
Patrick R Hanes
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Patrick R Hanes
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Band 2