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Goal Driven, Performance OrientedCRIMINAL DEFENSE

NFL Draft and Career PreparationATHLETE MANAGEMENT

GET TO KNOW US30 years of service!

With over 30 years of service to the state of North Carolina, James D. “Butch” Williams has built a legal practice and a Sports Representation Firm that has thrived at the highest level. Mr. Williams received his B.S. in Political Science from North Carolina Central University in 1976 and his JD from the same institution in 1979.

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SERVING PLAYERSATHLETE MANAGEMENT

Since his first client in 1987, Mr. Williams has built a practice that is predicated upon successful principles that maximize the relationship between the player and agent. Representing a client base with 17 NFL Pro Bowl invitations and two top-ten draft picks in the NFL and NBA, Butch works tirelessly to maximize the marketability as well as the image of all his clients.

FIELDS OF EXPERTISEThe Law Offices of James D. Williams has been nominated as one of the Best Attorneys of America!

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IN THE NEWS

Keep up with the latest news and information from the Law Offices of James D. Williams with this blog, written by staff members.

MEDIA COVERAGE

From the Michael Vick dogfighting case, to the Duke lacrosse case, to the UNC academic scandal, the Law Offices of James D. Williams is no stranger to high-profile cases. If you need an attorney that isn’t intimidated by the spotlight, look no further.

RECOGNITION

We are members of many professional associations in both sports representation and law. In addition, the Law Offices of James D. Williams has received accolades for our accomplishments from a number of sources.

MORE THAN 10 YEARS

“Butch and I have a personal and professional relationship that has lasted more than 10 years, and one that will continue long after my playing days are over. There is no one else I would rather have working for me.”

– Former UNC All-American, All-ACC, and 4-time NFL Pro-Bowl selection.

ALGE CRUMPLER

Client

ABOVE THE NORMAL

“In the current landscape of the NFL, you need an agent that does more than just negotiate a contract or endorsement deal…with Butch, our relationship went above the normal ‘athlete-agent’ label, it was more than that, it was a bond.”

– Former UNC All-American, All-ACC, and NFL Pro-Bowl selection.

GREG ELLIS

Client

THEY HELPED THROUGH
HARD TIMES

“There was no need to question whether I was in the right hands…Butch was efficient, responsive, and always prepared. Our bond was professional, yet socially applicable…Butch was everything I needed in an agent.”

– Former UNC Fullback and NFL Pro-Bowl selection

WILLIAM HENDERSON

Client

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

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James D. Williams, Jr

Senior Partner

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Sherron Hayes Williams

Senior Assistant

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Deria Hayes

Associate Attorney

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Pamela H. Hodge

Office Manager/Legal Assistant

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With over 30 years of service to the state of North Carolina, James D. “Butch” Williams has built a legal practice and a Sports Representation Firm that has thrived at the highest level.

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