Bio
Bryan Williams is a partner in Cornelius & Collins, LLP, where he has been practicing law since 1998. The focus of his practice is litigation and dispute resolution, with an emphasis on healthcare and insurance defense. Bryan is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Tennessee, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
In addition to his litigation experience, Bryan has successfully negotiated and mediated claims in a broad range of practice areas, including workers’ compensation, civil rights, landlord-tenant disputes, and personal injury cases.
Bryan received his law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law, where he served on the Moot Court Board and as President of the Environmental Law Council. Upon his graduation, Bryan received the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in Trial Advocacy. Bryan obtained his undergraduate degree from David Lipscomb University, where he graduated an honor student with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
Bar Admissions:
Tennessee Supreme Court
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Representative Cases:
Merlo v. Maxwell, 1999 WL 820728
(Tenn. Ct. App. 1999)
Professional Associations & Memberships:
Tennessee Bar Association, Litigation Section,
Vice Chair, 2001 - 2002
Tennessee Bar Association, Litigation Section,
Chair, 2002 - 2003
Past Employment Positions:
Honorable James F. Russell, Circuit Court of
Tennessee for 30th Judicial District at Memphis,
TN, Judicial Clerk, 1997 - 1998
Publications:
The Self-Critical Analysis Privilege: Confidential
Information or Smoking Gun?, For the Defense,
November, 2002
When are the Pieces at Fault? Component
Manufacturer Liability, For the Defense,
April, 2003
Fraternitites:
Phi Alpha Delta
