Jay B. Williams

Williams Law Firm

Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

479-736-8800

Banking, Bankruptcy, Civil, Commercial, Contract, Mechanic Liens, Municipal, Probate, Real Estate, Trusts and Estates


Jay B. Williams has served as President of Williams Law Firm of Arkansas since 1993.  His is a general practice with an emphasis on representation of financial institutions in matters including regulatory issues; foreclosures and collections; creditor and debtor bankruptcy practice; and commercial litigation.  Significant cases include defense of lender liability suits and significant creditor representation in Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 bankruptcy proceedings. During the course of his practice he has both prosecuted and defended tort litigation cases, including defense of lender liability actions and has recovered favorable jury verdicts for injured clients in personal injury actions.Practice experience includes acting as lead attorney in numerous jury and non-jury trials in State and Federal Courts; and in prosecuting and defending civil appeals in State and Federal Courts.

Focused on protecting the interests of our Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri clients since 1998

With more than 35 years of combined legal experience, the Williams Law Firm of Arkansas represents individuals, businesses, banks and financial institutions in Arkansas, Northeast Oklahoma  and Missouri.  We are committed to nurturing long-term partnerships with our business clients and to establishing relationships with the individuals who come to us for help.

Whether we are helping a creditor assert its rights toward a debtor, settling a contract dispute, negotiating your divorce or fighting for your contract rights, we strive for the best legal results for you or your business. At the Williams Law Firm of Arkansas, we deliver strategic counsel and diligent, solution-driven and affordable representation in a personal and professional manner.

We have earned the respect of both our clients and our peers in the Arkansas legal community. Attorney Jay B. Williams is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® — a distinction signifying the highest quality legal work, professionalism and ethical standards.

Handling the legal issues that matter most in your life and business

The sophisticated trial attorneys of the Williams Law Firm of Arkansas build strong cases and are your fierce advocates in routine and complex litigation at trial or on appeal before state and federal courts. We are skilled negotiators and strive to solve problems early whenever possible to avoid litigation.

Admitted: Oklahoma, 1983;  Arkansas, 1990; Missouri, 2013.  Practice includes admissions in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma; the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas; and the Western District of Missouri.  Additional admissions include the United States Court of Appeals for the  Tenth Circuit Court and the United States Supreme Court.

Member: Arkansas,  Oklahoma and Missouri Bar Associations. Certified Public Accountant, Oklahoma, 1984.

Law School: University of Arkansas, J.D. 1982
100 W. Main Street
Gentry, AR 72734

P: 479-736-8800
F: 479-736-3170
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