Member
Litigation
J.D. West Virginia University
M.A. West Virginia University
B.A. West Virginia University
Office:
The Woodlands, TX
(281) 203-5725
Biography
Monté Williams often tells clients, "I'm here to help eliminate your worry." Monté puts all his skills to work to protect his clients, whether he's defending them at trial, managing litigation, negotiating settlements, conducting investigations, or partnering with them to find ways to avoid future problems. His experience as a former West Virginia State Trooper means he can investigate and evaluate situations quickly and strategically. Additionally, his law enforcement training allows him to remain calm and focused in high-stress situations.
As the head of the firm’s Oil & Gas Emergency Response Team and a member of the Workplace Safety Team focusing on OSHA issues, Monté uses this level-headed approach to help clients manage rapidly evolving situations as the right people, administrative, legal, and regulatory resources are coordinated. Monté collaborates with his clients to protect them and fight for the best possible outcome long before litigation is a reality. His efforts have proven successful in cases of energy disputes; police liability; state, county, or municipal liability; contract disputes; medical malpractice; first and third party bad faith; personal injury; products liability; and premises liability.
Monté is the General Litigation Practice Group Leader, head of the firm’s Oil & Gas Emergency Response Team, a member of the firm's Coal Emergency Response Team, the Chair of the Diversity Committee, and is the Office Managing Member of the firm's The Woodlands, Texas office. Monté is a member of the Environment, Social, Governance ("ESG") group, a group of attorneys with experience and knowledge about how ESG impacts all aspects of business.
Memberships & Awards
Professional
The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2018-Present), Construction Law (2021-Present), Litigation - Insurance (2018-Present), Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2021-Present), Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2013-Present), Privacy and Data Security Law (2020-Present), Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2021-Present)Best Lawyers® 2021 Morgantown, WV Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Lawyer of the YearBest Lawyers® 2020 Morgantown, WV Personal Injury - Defendants, Lawyer of the YearBest Lawyers® 2018 Morgantown, WV Litigation - Insurance, Law Lawyer of the YearBest Lawyers® 2016 Morgantown, WV, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, Lawyer of the YearTop Rated Lawyer (General Litigation) Super Lawyers® Selected to the Department of the Justice's Honors ProgramWinner of the Baker Cup CompetitionCALI Award for Appellate AdvocacyOrder of the BarristersTreasurer, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys Fellow, West Virginia Bar Foundation Vice Chair, DRI, Young Lawyers State & Local Defense Organizations Subcommittee Past Chair, DRI, Young Lawyers Activities SubcommitteePast Member, Board of Governors, West Virginia State BarCharter Member/Chairperson, West Virginia Black Lawyers Alumni AssociationPast Member, Visiting Committee, West Virginia University College of LawBoard of Governors, Defense Trial Counsel of West VirginiaPast Chair, Defense Research Institute, Young Lawyers Public Service Subcommittee (2008)Past Chair, Defense Research Institute, Young Lawyers Diversity Subcommittee (2010)Young Lawyers Liaison, Trial Tactics Committee, Defense Research InstituteMonongalia/Marion Counties District Representative, Young Lawyers Section, West Virginia State Bar 2006-2009Former Citizen Member, West Virginia Ethics Commission
Key Experience
Arbitration counsel for national retailer for matters related to negligent installation during construction
Negotiated settlement for national wine distributor in lawsuit involving unfair pricing
Jury trial for claims of complete destruction of commercial property resulting from fire
Speaking Engagements
"1983 Liability and Law Enforcement Best Practices," Martinsburg City Police Department, 2021"Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Being Curious and Doing the Right Thing," Association of Defense Trial Attorneys, 2021"To Serve and Protect: Racial Inequality, Policing and Accountability," DRI, 2020