Jerrell Williams, Th.M., Jd Email & Phone Number

Perry, Georgia, United States

I am "in-house" counsel for businesses that do not have full-time in-house counsel. In addition to legal services, and at no additional cost to my clients, I provide ancillary business consulting services. For example, I study your business inside and out in order to understand and anticipate your legal needs. If additional outside counsel is necessary, I will connect you with other attorneys. I will negotiate their fees and I will coordinate their involvement in the project, all at not cost to you.My general legal services include litigation services and drafting and/or providing counsel in regard to contracts, leases, employment issues, federal and state tax matters, choice of entity, entity formation, entity conversion, mergers/acquisitions, joint ventures, state/federal regulatory compliance, and membership/partner disputes.The types of clients I have represented include: Architects and Architecture Firms, Engineers and Engineering Firms, Contractors, Franchisees and Franchisors, Restaurants, International Service Companies, Regional Beverage Manufacturer, Commercial Landlords/Tenants, Assisted Living Facilities, and Luxury Condominium Developers.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Design Professional/Contractor Regulatory Compliance. Advised architecture, engineering, and contractor firms regarding compliance with multiple state regulations and federal procurement regulations.• Administrative Proceedings. Represented assisted living facilities before the Virginia Department of Social Services. Developed expertise regarding state and federal regulations applicable to assisted living facilities.• Franchise Law. Advise franchisors and franchisees regarding federal and state franchise regulations and franchise contract matters. Represent clients in the sale of franchised and licensed businesses.• Corporate/Business Transactions. - Negotiated and drafted complex operating agreements, asset purchase agreements, bills of sale, leases, licensing agreements, service and sales contracts for large and small companies, commercial leases, and easement license agreements. - Represented and advised clients regarding mergers and acquisitions. - Developed expertise in Virginia sales and use taxes and property tax exemptions. - Advised clients regarding corporate governance and business enterprise structures.• Litigation. Performed all aspects of litigation in federal and state court cases involving patent infringement, contract disputes, easement rights, condemnation proceedings, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, construction matters, and other types of litigation. Represented commercial creditors in the Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. Enforce judgments.

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Design Professional/Contractor Regulatory Compliance. Advised architectural, engineering, and general contractor firms regarding regulatory compliance matters in all U.S. jurisdictions, and several international jurisdictions. • Administrative Proceedings. Successfully defended a Fortune 100 company and its engineer against a charge of unlicensed practice of engineering asserted by a competitor.• Franchise Law. Represented one of the fastest growing franchise systems in the United States. Drafted license agreements and advised this client in regard to its first 100 stores to avoid being deemed an unintended franchise. Thereafter, drafted client’s initial Franchise Disclosure Document and registered it in several jurisdictions.• Litigation. Performed all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts in large complex cases involving defense of design professionals (architects and engineers), defense of directors and officers, commercial, and other types of civil litigation. Represent commercial creditors in the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Enforced and collected on judgments.• Corporate/Business Transactions. Advise clients regarding corporate governance and business enterprise structures. Drafted and negotiated: - Licensing agreements to maximize clients’ business strategies while avoiding federal and state franchise and business opportunity registration requirements; - Franchise Disclosure Document and franchise agreements for one of the fastest growing franchise systems in the United States; - Operating agreements; - Construction, engineering, and architecture contracts; - Commercial leases; and - Advertising copy and website content to comply with franchise laws.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Primary client contact for automobile manufacturers, in several products liability cases throughout the Southeast. Managed cases from inception through mediation or trial. Drafted all pleadings, discovery, case evaluations, and client reports. Deposed fact witnesses. Negotiated settlements.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Disability Law Clinic, Univ. of Richmond School of Law, Richmond, Virginia , January 2007–May 2007. Developed expertise in federal regulations implemented pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004).James Kline, Attorney, Richmond, Virginia, February 2006–February 2007. Law Clerk. Researched various Virginia state law matters for use in litigation. Internal Revenue Service, Office of Chief Counsel, Richmond, Virginia, Summer 2006. Law Clerk. Research various commercial and individual tax issues. Boleman Law, Richmond, Virginia, Summer 2006. Law Clerk. Interviewed clients to assess bankruptcy options. Legal Aid Justice Center, Richmond, Virginia, February 2006–April 2006. Law Clerk. Interview clients in landlord-tenant disputes.

Houston, Texas

• Richard, Wayne and Roberts, Houston, Texas, September 2001–August 2005Senior Recruiter & Client Developer.• Bethel Church of Houston, Houston, Texas, August 1996–August 2001Student Ministries Pastor for an 800 member church.• Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, Dallas, Texas, July 1991–November 1994Student Ministries Pastor for an 800 member church.

J.D.

Magna Cum Laude, Rank: 11/164

Preaching, Pursuant To D.Min.

Master Of Theology

Th.M., Theology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Speech Communication And Rhetoric

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Speech Communication And Rhetoric

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Speech Communication And Rhetoric

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication And Rhetoric

Diploma