James Williams

James Williams, a proficient lawyer at our firm, holds expertise in business immigration and business & intellectual property practices. His extensive experience and comprehensive understanding of the continually evolving intellectual property landscape make him a trusted specialist. Although primarily handling business-centric cases, James also aids clients with immigration-related family issues.

James is an alumnus of the esteemed University of Richmond School of Law, where he secured his Intellectual Property Certificate and was the distinguished recipient of the Auzville Jackson Jr. award for excellence in intellectual property. He possesses a unique enthusiasm for assisting artists, business owners, and content creators in navigating the challenging terrain of trademark and copyright issues.

Known for his meticulous approach and creative problem-solving, James consistently seeks innovative, customized solutions that cater to each client’s distinctive requirements. Whether assisting a content creator or a business proprietor, he is dedicated to delivering excellent outcomes and expert guidance at every turn.

Educational milestones include a J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2019 and a B.A. from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 2015. Admitted to the Virginia State Bar and Eastern District of Virginia, he holds memberships in notable organizations, including the Greater Richmond Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (GRIPLA) and the Virginia Bar Association, among others. Notably, James chaired the Lawyers for the Arts and is an attorney member of the Esports Bar Association. He has contributed to the discourse in his field through presentations such as “Immigration Law in the Gaming Industry” at PAX East in April 2022.

Practice Areas

• Business Immigration
• Business & IP

Education

• University of Richmond School of Law, J.D. 2019
• University of Tennessee-Knoxville, B.A. 2015

Admissions

• Virginia State Bar
• Eastern District of Virginia

Personal and Professional Memberships

• Greater Richmond Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (GRIPLA)
• Lawyers for the Arts — Chair
• Virginia Bar Association
• Esports Bar Association — Attorney Member
• SkateNation Plus

Publications and Lectures

• “Immigration Law in the Gaming Industry.” Panel Presentation, PAX East, April 22, 2022.