David J. Williams
Attorney at Law • Partner
Education
J.D., University of Miami School of Law
B.A., Brigham Young University
Expertise
Litigation in Business, Real Estate and Commercial Business • Transactional Work in Corporate, Finance, Business, and Real Estate
Mr. Williams is a complex commercial litigator with a background in banking, finance, creditors rights, real estate, trade secret, misappropriation, copyright, trademark, securities, finance, and complex business matters, as well as a background in advising clients in general litigation and transactional matters. In such representations, he has handled complex litigation matters in both federal and state courts and creditors' rights issues in bankruptcy proceedings. His practice focuses on litigation in business, real estate, commercial, and business and transactional work in corporate, finance, business, intellectual property, and real estate matters.
Mr. Williams' litigation experience includes in-depth expertise litigating real estate, title, commercial, trade secret, misappropriation, copyright, trademark, securities, banking, creditor's rights, real estate, development disputes, and multifaceted business matters. This includes advising creditors on strategies relating to debtor bankruptcy filings. Mr. Williams has served as primary general counsel for corporations and financial institutions. He has assisted regional and national banks and capital investment and acquisition companies in handling litigation disputes, foreclosure structuring, negotiations, and general corporate transactions.
My Focus
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Professional Admissions & Associations
State Bar of California
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
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Publications & Presentations
“Proceed with Caution” Mortgage Banking Magazine, April 2015
“What Depth of Responsibility do Creditors and Lenders Have to Maintain the Value of Collateral in Their Possession?” The Banking Law Journal, June 2013
“A Lender’s Guide for Avoiding Sham Guaranty Claims-The Devil is in the Details” The Banking Law Journal, June 2011
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Awards & Recognition
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star