Samuel Tanner Williams

Williams, an Orange Park native, earned his political science degree from the University of Alabama before obtaining his Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2018, where he was awarded Pro Bono Honors for his service to the community. Before co-founding Williams & Yoho, he focused on civil justice and personal injury litigation. Yoho, raised in Gainesville, graduated from the Uniwversity of Central Florida with a degree in legal studies before earning his Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal in 2018. He previously worked as a personal injury attorney at one of Clay Countys largest firms. Ironically, when they met on their first day of law school, neither Williams nor Yoho had any intention of becoming personal injury lawyers. That was the last thing on our minds. We had preconceived notions about the industry, Yoho says.We didnt want to be the stereotypical ambulance chasers. But real-world experience changed our perspective, Williams says. That willingness to take on challenges defined their early years as trial attorneys. When they formed their partnership, neither had ever tried a case.We had to learn everything from zero to verdict. Some colleagues told us to settle the case or pass it off to more seasoned trial attorneys. But we knew our client deserved better. We fought and we won big, Yoho says.