Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006 
Eric Williams is a senior litigator and the founder of Williams Litigation Lawyers in Ottawa, Ontario. Since founding the firm in 1978, he has represented individuals, businesses, and insurers in civil and corporate disputes at every level of court in Canada. His practice includes Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, and Insurance Law. He has acted as counsel in more than 185 civil trials and appeals.
Eric represented two homeowners and their insurance company in a widely reported Supreme Court of Canada case concerning social-host liability. He acted for the clients at trial, before the Court of Appeal, and at the Supreme Court of Canada, where the Court confirmed that the defendants were not liable in the circumstances of the case.
Eric takes a careful, practical approach to complex litigation. He works closely with clients to explain the legal issues, procedural steps, potential risks, and possible outcomes associated with civil litigation. His practice includes trial advocacy, appeals, corporate and commercial disputes, and insurance-related matters. Lawyers throughout Ontario regularly refer complex litigation and appellate matters to him.
Eric has also represented clients in significant disputes involving financial institutions. In one matter, he acted for a plaintiff over several years in litigation that proceeded to trial and resulted in an award that included substantial punitive damages. He subsequently defended the trial judgment before the Court of Appeal.
Since 2006, Eric has received peer recognition in the areas of Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, and Insurance Law. In 2006, he was invited to become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an organization with membership limited to a small percentage of practising lawyers in each state or province.
Eric served the Ottawa community as a Deputy Small Claims Court Judge for more than 15 years. At Williams Litigation Lawyers, he developed an advocacy-training program and continues to mentor lawyers within and outside the firm. He also participates in education and mentoring programs through The Advocates’ Society and legal associations.
