Attorney Jerry “Jay” Williams, III cares about his clients. For over ten years, Jay has represented individuals in and out of court across the state of Maryland and Washington, D.C., during difficult times for clients. Jay has aggressively fought for his clients and pursued financial awards for people suffering a devastating injury after an accident. He has battled for clients pursuing divorce and child custody, advocated for the rights of disabled workers before the Social Security Administration, and represented individuals accused of crimes before the court.

When you or a loved one is going through a difficult legal situation, Jay is the attorney for you to call. If you want an attorney that is a good listener, and able to understand your legal needs and be successful, Jay has the experience, skill, and compassion to understand and analyze your legal situation in your time of need.

Following in a long line of lawyers including his grandfather and father, who represented individuals in a wide range of issues including civil rights advocacy and representing disabled individuals, Jay became a lawyer to continue the legacy focusing on protecting the rights of others. He pursues each case with tenacity and poise. He began his career in a boutique law firm specializing in family law cases, including divorce, child custody and child support cases, and protecting the interest of homeowners who had been scammed by companies that forced them into foreclosure, while taking the equity from their homes. Jay continues to provide quality affordable legal representation to individuals.

Jay is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia. He finds time to provide pro bono help to individuals who cannot afford legal representation. Jay was recognized by retired Chief Judge Robert Bell and Governor Martin O’Malley for his contribution to the Foreclosure Prevention Pro Bono Project in the State of Maryland. He has also been recognized by the Montgomery County Bar Association for Outstanding Pro Bono Service and has represented several clients filing for divorce and child custody who were unable to afford an attorney in Maryland. He is an active member in the community and the jurisdictions that he serves and continues to believe that everyone has a right to be represented.

Very Professional

Mr. Williams was very helpful explaining my questions.

— Kermit P.

The Best Attorney

Mr. Williams was my divorce attorney and handled my case very professionally. His motivation was not financially based. He just wanted to help me in anyway he could so I can start rebuilding my life! His good hearth and his professionalism made the divorce process bearable. If it wasn’t because of him, I don’t think I would have made it the way I did! Today, I am much more stable than I was during my 29 years of marriage and on my way to a better future and I owe all of this to Mr. Williams’ professionalism and kindness!!!

— Sara A.

Effective and Efficient!

Mr. Jerry Williams started by conducting a detailed interview to help determine the strengths and weaknesses of my case. During this time however, he spent just as much time getting to know me as an individual and how I was before my condition. This displayed a kindheartedness that was uncommon from others I had spoken with about my case. Mr. Williams has worked tirelessly on my case and won my case at the reconsideration level. He laid out all the options at the very beginning and the expectations going forward. I appreciated this because a lot of individuals always overpromise and under achieve. He did not do this. After he won the case, he called me to congratulate me and to again go through all the details so I was aware. He has spent a great amount of time just talking to me and answering all of my questions. I have greatly appreciated working with Mr. Williams and would be happy to work with him again if need be.

— Marcelle B.

Child Custody Case

Jerry Williams was very professional and easy to work with. He assisted me in bringing a resolution to my child custody case as well as providing knowledge about the whole court process. I really appreciate his help and without him i could have lost the RIGHT to be a Father. Jerry goes above and beyond for his clients. He even worked eith me financially as i was going through this crisis. I highly recomend Jerry Williams and will definitely refer to his extensive knowledge in the future.

— P.C.

Provided great consultation and consistency

Over the 3-4 years that my case played out Jerry was always available to provide updates, next steps and to fill me in on how the process was unfolding. Having him as my attorney provided me piece of mind that someone was looking out for my best interest and helping to understand the law and how I could be best situated for any and all outcomes. I am glad I hired Jerry and I was extremely satisfied with his level of knowledge and professionalism. He made tough situation much more manageable.

— Anonymous

Divorce

Jerry is one of the best lawyers I have ever hired in my life! He is very client oriented and was always on top of the time lines and taking time to keep me updated on the progress of the case. I plan to use him again in the future to handle another legal issue.

— Debbie

Areas of Practice

Accident Injury Litigation
Social Security Disability
Divorce, Custody, Child Support

Bar Admissions

Maryland
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court District of Maryland
U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia

Education

University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio
- J.D.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
- B.A.

Classes/Seminars

Social Security Disability Bootcamp, Presenter, NBI, October 6, 2014
Special Education Law Training, CLE
Federal Practice and Social Security Disability Appeals, CLE
Maryland Mortgage Fraud Prevention Project
Social Security Disability Law Conference, NOSSCR
How to Prepare for a Pendite Lite Hearing, CLE
Handling Drinking and Driving Cases in Maryland, CLE
Collections CLE, Montgomery County, MD Bar Foundation
Maryland Foreclosure Procedures, CLE
How to Represent a Claimant in a Social Security Disability Claim, MICPEL

Honors and Awards

Montgomery County Bar Foundation President’s Citation for Outstanding Pro Bono Service

Professional Associations and Memberships

Maryland State Bar Association
Anne Arundel Bar Association
American Bar Association
The James C. Cawood Jr. American Inns of Court
City of Annapolis, Human Relations Commission

Pro Bono Activities

Tax Sale and Tax Foreclosure Clinic
Montgomery County Bar Pro Bono Program
District of Columbia Pro Bono
Wills for Heroes
Maryland Mortgage Fraud Prevention Project
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