Ms. Williamson centers her practice on commercial litigation, with a primary emphasis on employment and construction litigation.
In her employment practice, Ms. Williamson represents a variety of employers ranging from large commercial contractors to non-profit organizations. She routinely counsels clients on day-to-day employment issues, including employee leave, accommodations for disabilities, and termination. Ms. Williamson also has extensive experience litigating various federal and state laws related to employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. She has successfully defended clients against claims made under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Ms. Williamson is frequently called upon to provide in-office training to employees and to draft handbooks and employee agreements for her clients, including restrictive covenant and confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements.
Ms. Williamson’s construction practice focuses on representation of owners, general contractors, and large specialty subcontractors. She has handled construction disputes related to construction defects, design errors and omissions, schedule delays, defaults, and payment disputes. Ms. Williamson has represented clients in litigation,arbitration, or mediation related to a broad range of projects, including nuclear power plants, municipal buildings, mixed-use developments, retail spaces, offices, hotels, water/wastewater treatment facilities, sports arenas, and educational structures. In addition to her litigation experience, she frequently advises clients on how to address or mitigate issues that arise while a project is on-going, and regularly drafts contract documents including contractor-subcontractor and design-build agreements.
In her free time, Ms.Williamson enjoys watching football and basketball—particularly when the Tar Heels and Falcons are winning.
Professional Involvement:
- Lamar Inn of Court
- Georgia Defense Lawyers Association - Women Litigators section
- Atlanta Bar Association
