Michael T. "Mike" Williams
About Michael T. Williams
Michael T. Williams is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Michael T. Williams is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: Denver, CO
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