Melvin Edward Williams

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Mel Williams PLC

Experience: 25 years

Personal Injury, Business Law, Employment Law and 4 others

Virginia, 4th Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court

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Admitted 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.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Virginia

Since 1998

4th Circuit

Since 2001

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2008

Professional Experience

2012 - Current

Mel Williams PLC

owner

2007 - 2012

Grimes and Williams, P.C.

partner

Partner handling employment, civil rights, and constitutional law cases.

2004 - 2007

Johnson, Ayers & Matthews, PLC

senior associate attorney

Attorney defending all manner of suits to include personal injury, product defects, workers compensation.

2001 - 2003

Guynn & Memmer, P.C.

associate attorney

Associate attorney defending suits involving personal injury, workers compensation and civil rights.

1998 - 2001

Bedford County (Va.) Commonwealth's Attorney

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Specialized in prosecution of crimes involving minors and internet-based crimes against children.

Education

1995 - 1998

William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law

J.D. | law

While in law school Mel also served as pastor to a 120 member congregation for 2 years, and volunteered as an emergency medical technician.

1991 - 1995

Bridgewater College

B.S. | PolSci and Phil/Rel

Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa, ODK Oustanding Service Award, George C. Marshall Scholar, President's Scholar, Lambda Society

Contacts

Mel Williams PLC 1320 3rd Street, SW Roanoke VA 24016 Telephone: (540) 266-7800 Fax: (540) 206-3857

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Experience: 25 years

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Phone: (540) 266-7800

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

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

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

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