About Brian L. Williams
Managing Partner
Brian Williams is an accomplished trial lawyer who has served as lead counsel in high-stakes trials throughout the State of California. Recently recognized by the Daily Journal as a Top Plaintiff Lawyer for 2024, Mr. Williams focuses his practice on cases involving sexual abuse, physical assault, serious injury or wrongful death, and employment disputes. Many of Mr. Williams’ cases garner significant press attention across major media outlets, and he is regularly featured on television and in news publications. When the circumstances call for it, Mr. Williams takes great pride in bringing needed attention to the important cases filed by his clients.
Mr. Williams is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious invitation-only national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges reserved for attorneys with a wealth of trial experience who uphold the highest standards of integrity, civility and professionalism. He has also served as a Speaker at the College of Trial Advocacy program presented by the Orange County Bar Association, which is designed to teach other lawyers the skills necessary to become an effective trial lawyer.
In addition to his prowess as a trial lawyer, Mr. Williams is a skilled negotiator who regularly represents his clients in mediations and other settlement discussions. Mr. Williams has obtained substantial monetary settlements on behalf of his clients, including multiple seven-figure settlements on behalf of survivors of sexual assault. Many of his most recent settlements were reached with some of California’s largest public schools, private schools, colleges, religious establishments, and police departments. Several of these successful settlements have been featured in the media.
Mr. Williams has extensive experience handling cases involving traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other significant orthopedic injuries/fractures. In these cases, Mr. Williams capitalizes on his years of experience with insurance companies and adjusters, using his expertise to reach the best possible outcome for his clients. Mr. Williams also has a deep understanding of how public entities operate and make decisions, giving his clients an advantage when it comes to litigating against these large institutions.
Media & Broadcast Appearances
Brian Williams discusses sexual assault at Santa Margarita High School with ABC 7
Brian Williams discusses Mater Dei Hazing lawsuit on NBC News Los Angeles.
Brian Williams discusses hazing lawsuit against Mater Dei High School on ABC news.
Brian Williams discusses new allegations of sexual assault at Mater Dei on CBS Los Angeles.
Brian Williams on Fox40 about sexual assault lawsuit against Capital Christian School.
Brian Williams interviewed on CBS Los Angeles about sexual abuse at Colton High School
On Social Media
Fight For Survivors-Personal Injury
Case and News Updates
- Daily Journal names Brian Williams to its list of the Top Plaintiff Lawyers 2024 November 2024 | Read Article
- Greenberg Gross Files Lawsuit Against Santa Margarita Catholic High School Over Alleged Attack on Student-Athlete by Teammates November 2024 | Read Article
- Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Sacramento City College Baseball Camps December 2022 |
- Attorney Journals Magazine Details the Rise of Greenberg Gross LLP in Feature Story Orange County Attorney Journal | December 2022 |
- Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Colton Joint Unified School District October 2022 |
- Childhood Sexual Assault Suit Filed Against Merced City School District and Plumskey October 2022 |
- Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Berkeley Unified School District featured in The Daily Californian September 2022 |
- Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against the Orange County School of the Arts and its founder Ralph Opacic September 2022 |
- Another Victim of David Arnold Comes Forward following Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed against Him and Capital Christian School June 2022 |
- $3.3 Million Settlement Reached with New Haven Unified School District for Enabling Sexual Abuse by Teacher May 2022 |
- Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Capital Christian School May 2022 |
- $2.5 Million Settlement Reached with Seacoast Grace Church for Enabling Sexual Abuse by Youth Pastor April 2022 |
- Mission Viejo High School (MVHS) Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed March 2022 |
- Greenberg Gross Files Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Grossmont Union High School District November 2021 |
- Greenberg Gross Files Major Lawsuit Against Mater Dei High School for Hazing by Football Team that Resulted in Brain Injury November 2021 |
- Daily Journal Again Names Greenberg Gross One of California’s Top Boutique Law Firms News | October 2021 |
- Childhood Sexual Abuse Case Filed Against Santa Maria Joint Union High School District September 2021 |
- Seven-figure Settlement with Santa Ana Unified School District for Enabling Sexual Abuse of High School Student 38 Years Ago September 2021 |