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Bart H. Williams, Business Attorney in Los Angeles, California

focused on Business, Criminal Defense, and Entertainment

Los Angeles, CA

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Bart H. Williams is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Entertainment.

Based in
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Criminal Defense · Entertainment
  • Handles Business, Criminal Defense, and Entertainment matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles) (2026).

About Bart H. Williams: Bart H. Williams is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Entertainment.

Areas of practice

Bart's practice areas in Los Angeles

Bart concentrates on business, criminal defense, entertainment, litigation, and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bart handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Los Angeles, California

Bart takes business matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bart agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Los Angeles, California

Bart takes criminal defense matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bart agrees to represent you.

Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California

Bart takes entertainment matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bart agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California

Bart takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bart agrees to represent you.

White Collar cases in Los Angeles, California

Bart takes white collar matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bart agrees to represent you.

Biography

Bart H. Williams, business attorney serving Los Angeles

Bart H. Williams is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Entertainment. Bart works from Los Angeles, California and takes on business matters across the region.

Bart H. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Sports Law.

Bart H., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bart H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Working with Bart on a business matter

Bart H. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Sports Law. Bart H., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bart H. is held by other…

Clients Bart works with

Bart reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, criminal defense, and entertainment matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Bart studied and practices

  • Brooklyn Law School

    J.D. · 1988

Bart studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School.

Law school and academic background

Bart completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Bart runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Bart's legal honors and published work

Bart has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Sports Law (Los Angeles)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Los Angeles)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Sports Law (Los Angeles)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles)

    2022

  • Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles)

    2018

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Sports Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Sports Law (Los Angeles) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Los Angeles) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Sports Law (Los Angeles) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Los Angeles) (2022).

Locations

Bart H. Williams's office in Los Angeles

Bart's primary office is at 2029 Century Park East, Suite 2400, Los Angeles, California, 90067-3010. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

2029 Century Park East, Suite 2400

Los Angeles, California 90067-3010

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Hiring guide

How to hire Bart H. Williams — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bart usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Bart charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bart's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Bart will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Bart

Bart discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Bart confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Bart's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Bart H. Williams

  • How much does it cost to hire Bart for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bart walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Bart offer a free consultation?

    Bart charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bart's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Bart's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Bart gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Bart take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

    Bart is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Bart will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Bart?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Bart will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Bart accepting new business clients right now?

    Bart's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

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