Paul Williams

Representative Matters Represented a local municipality in a fraud action against a land developer and his representatives over a failed real estate transaction, which resulted in a favorable settlement for the client. Defended a well-regarded law firm in a legal malpractice action brought by two former clients of the firm, which resulted in a dismissal of the claims on summary judgment and award of attorneys fees and costs for the clients. Represented popular restaurateurs from Southern California in a breach of contract and civil conspiracy action against the owners and operators of a local hotel and casino over the closing of a restaurant, which resulted in a favorable settlement for the clients. Defended local physician in an action brought by physicians former practice group over a covenant not to compete, which resulted in the denial of injunctive relief and a favorable non-monetary settlement for the client. Defended local hospital in an action brought by a physician whose privileges were suspended, which resulted in a favorable non-monetary settlement for client. Represented mother on pro bono basis in a custody dispute where father refused to let client see children, which resulted in client receiving primary physical custody of the children. Defended independent contractor in breach of contract and fraud action brought by former employer, which resulted in dismissal of claims with prejudice. Professional & Civic Involvement Vice President, Board of Trustees, Family Promise of Las Vegas Member, Clark County Bar Association Member, Advisory Council, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Areas of Practice Hospital and Healthcare Law Litigation Appellate Advocacy Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law Articles, Publications, and Lectures Articles Editor, Nevada Law Journal 2010-11 Author, Court-Annexed Arbitration and Nevadas Unique Penalty Provisions: Introducing an Arbitrators Findings at a Trial De Novo, 11 Nev. L. J. 282 (2010)Accolades Best Lawyers The Best Lawyers in America - Commercial Litigation, 2024 Mountain States Super Lawyers - Health Care, 2023 and 2024; Rising Stars (2015-2022)CALI Award, Recipient, Property I, Civil Procedure/ADR II, Evidence, Conflict of Laws, and Trial Advocacy Education William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, J. D., Summa Cum Laude, 2011 Weber State University, B. S. in Sociology and Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude, 2005 Bar & Court Admissions State Bar of Nevada United States District Court for the District of Nevada