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Jeffrey M. Williams

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2008.
43 North Pine Street Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
(215) 340-2207
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Williams Family Law, P.C.


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Phone Number (215) 340-2207

https://www.bucksfamilylawyers.com/attorneys/jeffrey-williams

Jeffrey M. Williams, the founder and managing partner of Williams Family Law, P.C., concentrates his practice on domestic relations, primarily handling complex divorce, high-income alimony/spousal support, complex child support, and high-conflict child custody cases. Having been named among the Best Lawyers in America®, Mr. Williams is widely regarded as one of the top divorce attorneys in Bucks County and one of the leading family law attorneys in Pennsylvania. Mr. Williams’ courtroom instincts and honed litigation skills have made him a fixture in Philadelphia area divorce law for more than two decades.

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), a prestigious honor reserved solely for skilled negotiators and experienced litigators in family law; there are just 1,600 fellows nationwide. He is also a past president of AAML’s Pennsylvania chapter and is called to share his expertise at AAML conferences around the country each year. He is a diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, whose membership is limited to 100 attorneys nationally. He has been selected by his peers as one of the “Ten Leaders of Greater Philadelphia for Matrimonial & Divorce Law"  annually since 2004.

As the legal representative for a non-birth mother, Mr. Williams successfully litigated one of the first significant same-sex child custody cases in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. While serving as the chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, Mr. Williams played an instrumental role in a 10-year-long effort to improve and implement new child custody laws in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Prior to establishing his own family law practice in 2004, Mr. Williams was a partner of an established Bucks County law firm. Two of his former law partners went on to become judges in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. Having served as an assistant, and then deputy, district attorney in Bucks County from 1981-1985, Mr. Williams has gained outstanding courtroom experience and litigation skills.

Mr. Williams is an active member of several professional organizations. Having previously served as the secretary, first vice president, and chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, Mr. Williams is currently a member of the association’s Executive Committee. In 2011, he received a special achievement award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association for his work on the New Custody Act.

He is an active member of the Bucks County Bar Association and formerly served as treasurer and chairman of the association’s Family Law Section, as well as a member of its board of directors. He is a frequent speaker for various continuing legal education programs, particularly on matters related to domestic relations litigation and trial strategy.

Since 2005, Mr. Williams has been consistently named to the list of Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania, an honor bestowed on just 5% of lawyers in the commonwealth. Additionally, Mr. Williams has also been named to the list of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Philadelphia. He also maintains an AV “Preeminent” rating with Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest legal ability and ethical standards rating. In addition, Mr. Williams has been repeatedly featured in Suburban Life magazine as one of the region's Awesome Attorneys.

On a community level, Mr. Williams has held several leadership positions in the Bucks County region: he is a past chair and member of the Doylestown Township board of supervisors, a past director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bucks County and a past director of A Woman’s Place Domestic Violence Shelter of Bucks County.

Mr. Williams represents military veterans through his participation in the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Lawyers Saluting Veterans Program, which is coordinated through the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Mr. Williams is also currently working pro bono for the People's Justice Center, interviewing and representing asylum-seeking families detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Mr. Williams is a graduate of The Haverford School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Dickinson College and a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law.

In addition to his legal career, Mr. Williams is the proud father of a daughter and two sons.  

 



 

Professional Associations & Memberships
  • American College of Family Trial Lawyers, Diplomate (2009 - Present)
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow; Member of Board of Examiners of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1997 - Present); Pennsylvania Secretary (2013 - Present); Pennsylvania President (2017-2018); Chair of Nominating Committee for Board of Managers (2019)
  • American Bar Association, Member (1981 - Present)
  • American Bar Foundation, Fellow, (2011 - Present)
  • Bucks County Bar Association, Member (1986 - Present); Former Chair, Family Law Section (1987 - 1988); Board of Directors (1990 - 1994); Treasurer (1992 - 1993)
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member (1986 - Present); Chair (2009 - 2010); Chair Elect (2008 - 2009); First Vice Chair (2007 - 2008); Second Vice Chair (2006 - 2007); Secretary (2005 - 2006); Treasurer (2004 - 2005)

  • Speaking Engagements
  • “Family Law Practice in Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery Counties 2014” – Pennsylvania Bar Institute (Biennial Presentation)
  • "Double Dipping: Income/Assets in Support/Divorce” – Pennsylvania Bar Association – 2018
  • “Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements” – Pennsylvania Bar Institute – 2014
  • "Identifying and Valuing Unique Marital Assets in Divorce Litigation," – National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, 2013 Advanced Matrimonial Litigation Symposium
  • “Update on New Guidelines” – Pennsylvania Institute of CPA’s – Foundation for Education and Research – 2010 (Divorce Conference)
  • “Custody Trial, Appeals & Case Law” – Pennsylvania Bar Association – Family Law Section – 2009
  • “High Rollers Support Cases” – Pennsylvania Bar Association – Family Law Section – 2007
  • “Trying a High Income Support Case” – Pennsylvania Bar Institute – 2007
  • “All You Need to Know About Trying a High Income Case” – Pennsylvania Bar Institute – 2007
  • “Equitable Distribution Update” Pennsylvania Bar Institute – 2006
  • “Family Law Update” Pennsylvania Bar Institute – 2005
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    What legal services does this lawyer offer?
    Family Law
    Awards
    Lawyer of the Year recognition for Jeffrey M. Williams
    Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
    Family Law, Philadelphia (2015)
    • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
    • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
    • Special Achievement Award - Pennsylvania Bar Association
    • Ten Leaders of Greater Philadelphia - Matrimonial & Divorce Law
    Languages
    English
    Education
    Graduated
    Dickinson College, BA
    Graduated 1978
    Emory University, J.D.
    Graduated 1981
    Contact Details and Office Locations
    Office: (215) 340-2207
    43 North Pine Street
    Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
    Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
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