James S. "Jim" Williams
Recognized since 2017
Birmingham, Alabama
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Insurance Law
Litigation - ERISA
Litigation - Insurance
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
R. Michael Murphy is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he serves as the chair of the Dentons Sirote Corporate practice group. Mike’s work focuses primarily on financial services, mergers, acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, regulatory, compliance and risk management. He has experience advising businesses in connection with a broad range of corporate matters, including corporate structure, formation and reorganization, contract negotiation, employee incentives programs, licensing, and non-compete and other employment issues. Mike represents private equity firms, national property/casualty and life insurance distribution platforms, national and regional banks, and financial services businesses in connection with insurance related matters.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: j.williams@dentons.com
- Direct Phone Number: +1 205-930-5178
- Phone Number: +1 205-930-5178
- Lawyer Page: https://www.dentons.com/en/j-williams
Location
- 2311 Highland Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Education
- Samford University, J.D., graduated 1991
- Samford University, JD, graduated 1991
- Washington and Lee University, BA, graduated 1988
Bar Admissions
- Alabama, Alabama, Alabama State Bar
- Georgia, Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
Birmingham, Alabama
55 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
14 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - Insurance
- Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Special Focus:
- COVID-19
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Construction Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Personal Injury Litigation
Publications
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