Jeffrey M. Williams, founder and managing partner of Williams Family Law, P.C., focuses on domestic relations, specializing in complex high-asset divorce, high-income alimony/spousal support, intricate child support, and high-conflict child custody cases. Recognized annually among the Best Lawyers in America, Mr. Williams is esteemed as a top high-net-worth divorce attorney in Bucks County and a prominent family law attorney in Pennsylvania. With over three decades of experience, his courtroom instincts and refined litigation skills have solidified his presence in high-net-worth divorce law in the Philadelphia area.
As a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an exclusive honor for adept negotiators and seasoned litigators in family law, Mr. Williams is among the 1,600 fellows nationwide. He served as the past president of AAML’s Pennsylvania chapter and is regularly invited to share his expertise at AAML conferences nationwide. Additionally, he holds the title of diplomate in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, an exclusive group limited to 100 attorneys across the country. Acknowledged by his peers, he has been consistently chosen as one of the “Ten Leaders of Greater Philadelphia for Matrimonial & Divorce Law" since 2004.
As an engaged member of numerous professional organizations, Mr. Williams has held various leadership roles. His past positions include serving as the secretary, first vice president, and chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section. Currently, he contributes to the association's executive committee. In recognition of his impactful contributions, Mr. Williams received a special achievement award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association in 2011 for his dedicated work on the New Custody Act.
Within the Bucks County Bar Association, Mr. Williams remains an active member, having previously served as treasurer and chairman of the Family Law Section. He also held a position on the association's board of directors. Renowned for his expertise, he frequently serves as a speaker for various continuing legal education programs, with a particular focus on topics related to domestic relations litigation and trial strategy.
Actively contributing to the community, Mr. Williams has taken on various leadership roles in the Bucks County region. He served as the past chair and member of the Doylestown Township board of supervisors, a former director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bucks County, and a previous director of A Woman’s Place Domestic Violence Shelter of Bucks County.
Dedicated to supporting military veterans, Mr. Williams participates in the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Lawyers Saluting Veterans Program, coordinated through the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Additionally, he currently engages in pro bono work for the People's Justice Center, where he interviews and represents asylum-seeking families detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A graduate of The Haverford School, Mr. Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts from Dickinson College and earned his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law.
It is with great pride that we select Mr. Williams as one of three Bucks County Lawyers we have selected as Elite Lawyers.