Roger W. Williams

Roger W. Williams

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law Commercial Finance Law Commercial Transactions / UCC Law Land Use and Zoning Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Jackson-MS.
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law Commercial Finance Law Commercial Transactions / UCC Law Land Use and Zoning Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Jackson-MS.
Works at
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

301 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Roger Williams is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Roger is a transactional attorney who focuses his practice on the acquisition, leasing, and sale of commercial real estate, construction projects, and commercial lending. He represents developers in all phases of the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and sale of various kinds of commercial properties, including apartment complexes, office buildings, shopping centers, and build-to-suit retail projects.

In addition, Roger regularly represents borrowers in connection with loans under the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD/FHA loan programs. He also frequently represents lenders in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, is a title agent for multiple underwriters, and regularly serves as title agent in commercial real estate transactions.

Roger is listed in Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America, where he has been named Jackson’s “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Law and Commercial Transactions/UCC Law.

Works at
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

301 Best Lawyers awards

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1996

Affiliations

  • Hinds County Bar Association - Member
  • Mississippi Bar - Member
  • Amercian Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Real Estate Law, Jackson-MS (2026)
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Jackson-MS (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Real Estate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Project Finance Law
  • Timber Law
Special Focus:
  • Commercial
  • Development
  • Finance
  • Foreclosures
  • Residential
  • Tax Certiorari
  • Transactions
Awards:
  • Chambers USA -- Real Estate Law

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