Steven G. Williamson

Steven G. Williamson

Counsel

Counsel

Biography

Steven is a complex commercial litigator with experience in trial and appellate courts at the state and federal levels.  A skilled writer and strategist, his combination of experience enables him to take a wide view of disputes, with an eye toward winning results in the trial court and defending them on appeal.  For defendants, Steven has prevailed at every stage of litigation, including complex dispositive motions, motions to compel arbitration, and on appeal.  For plaintiffs, he has obtained injunctive relief and helped secure a high eight-figure settlement even before a lawsuit was filed.

Steven’s clients have included technology and energy companies, leading international retailers, private equity firms, construction owners and contractors, and National Football League entities. He has experience in complex business disputes, mass torts, trade secret and non-compete, environmental, product liability, regulatory, and construction matters.

A New Jersey native, Steven received his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law—Camden, where he graduated magna cum laude and was Editor in Chief of the school’s law review.  He also received his Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University.  Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Brian S. Miller, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, as well as the Honorable Rhesa H. Barksdale, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Prior to joining Miller Barondess, LLP, Steven was a counsel and a senior associate at two large international law firms.  He is licensed to practice in California and Texas.

Notable Representations
  • Represented international cyber-retailer in more than a dozen product liability lawsuits nationwide, including high-profile matters with allegations of serious injury or death.
  • Represented technology company in nationwide tort actions involving death and other serious injury, and helped secure numerous victories in both trial courts and courts of appeal, as well as motions to compel arbitration.
  • Represented international retailer in Texas mass tort action arising from third-party mass shooting at retailer’s store.
  • Represented various energy companies in California and Louisiana matters concerning alleged environmental contamination due to historic oil and gas activities.
  • Represented ownership group in construction dispute over NFL stadium that experienced massive schedule delays and cost overruns, and helped secure high eight-figure settlement even before a lawsuit was filed.
  • Advised steel fabricator in purchase of construction company that performed work on multiple NFL stadiums.
  • Represented energy company against the United States Department of Interior and ONRR in lawsuit relating to federal royalties and regulations.
  • Represented engineering contractor in construction dispute over first-of-its-kind pipeline project in Louisiana.
  • Represented petrochemical company in numerous Texas mass tort cases alleging flooding related to Hurricane Harvey.
  • Represented numerous employers on both sides of trade secret and non-compete disputes, successfully obtaining injunctive relief and defending against anti-competitive business practices.
  • Represented energy company in complex action over pipeline tariffs and rate disputes.
  • Represented airplane manufacturer in foreign litigation related to overseas aviation accidents.
Honors and Awards
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
    Recognized in Product Liability Litigation – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (2024-2025)