About

Melvin Edward Williams is a skilled lawyer in Roanoke, Virginia with a wealth of enjoy in litigation and a strong academic history. Admitted to practice regulation in Virginia in 1998, Melvin Edward Williams brings a wealth of litigation experience to his customers. His experience includes working as a prosecutor and defending court cases for coverage groups, as well as representing government officials charged with misconduct and violations of civil rights. Currently, Melvin represents individuals and small businesses in litigation related to critical personal injury, employment disputes, and employment and administrative/governmental grievances, which include professional discipline. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 1995, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Philosophy/Religion. In 1998, he earned his regulation degree from The College of William and Mary's Marshall-Wythe School of Law, in which he excelled at the moot court docket and trial court docket teams. In addition to his criminal practice, Melvin has served as Secretary of the City of Roanoke's Electoral Board, an Emergency Medical Technician, and pastor. He is likewise a certified SCUBA Divemaster. Melvin is married to Pamela Ela Fulghum Williams and is living within the City of Roanoke, Virginia. Overall, Melvin Edward Williams is a dedicated and experienced legal professional who's committed to presenting excellent prison representation to his clients in Roanoke, Virginia.

Legal Issues

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Gov & Administrative Law

Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• owner
  Mel Williams PLC
  2012
• partner
  Grimes and Williams, P.C.
  2007
• senior associate attorney
  Johnson, Ayers & Matthews, PLC
  2004
• associate attorney
  Guynn & Memmer, P.C.
  2001
• Assistant Commonwealth s Lawyer
  Bedford County (Va.) Commonwealth s Lawyer
  1998

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
  Free consultation for personal injury matters only.
• Conditional Fees
  Fee arrangements vary depending on a variety of factors.

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