John Eddie Williams, Jr.

John Eddie Williams, Jr. has been practicing law for over 48 years, graduating first in his class at Baylor Law School in 1978 and board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in personal injury trial law since 1982. Earlier in his career he was one of only five attorneys retained by the State of Texas to represent the State in its landmark litigation against the tobacco industry, resulting in a $17.3 billion settlement. He has tried mass tort cases in state and federal courts across the country, spanning asbestos, pharmaceuticals, and catastrophic industrial accidents, and has held leadership roles in major litigations including the Marlboro cigarette class action and Roundup glyphosate MDL. He and his wife Sheridan are active philanthropists in Houston, supporting charitable organizations focused on education and community development.