Jonathan Williams
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Clarity Legal Group
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Estate & Trust Litigation; view more
Licensed in North Carolina since: 2011
Education: Wake Forest University School of Law
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919-659-8408
Clarity Legal Group
1414 Raleigh RdSuite 445
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Visit website
Jonathan Williams is a leading estate planning and elder law attorney at Clarity Legal Group, based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 2011, Mr. Williams provides sophisticated, client-centered counsel across all aspects of estate planning and elder law, helping individuals, families and business owners protect their legacies and navigate complex life transitions.
Mr. Williams possesses an extraordinarily diverse academic background, having earned three degrees from Wake Forest University. He completed his undergraduate studies in 2002, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics. Demonstrating a commitment to deep analytical scholarship and human-centered understanding, he earned a Master’s degree in Religion in 2011, concurrently with his Juris Doctor from the Wake Forest University School of Law.
This unique combination of quantitative precision and empathetic insight defines his legal approach. Mr. Williams excels at translating intricate financial, tax and legal frameworks into clear, actionable estate strategies. His practice covers comprehensive estate administration, trust structuring, asset protection, special needs planning and long-term care strategy, ensuring that every plan is tailored to his clients' distinct goals.
A recognized authority in his field, Mr. Williams has been honored by The Best Lawyers in America© for his outstanding work in trusts and estates, and furthermore, he serves as the chair for the Legislative Committee within the North Carolina Bar Association’s Elder and Special Needs Law Section.
At Clarity Legal Group, Mr. Williams combines academic rigor with a compassionate, confident approach. Whether designing a foundational estate plan, structuring complex trusts or guiding families through elder care planning, he remains a trusted advocate dedicated to providing clarity, security and peace of mind to the North Carolina community.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Estate & Trust Litigation, Health CareFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills
- 50% Estate Planning & Probate
- 30% Elder Law
- 10% Estate & Trust Litigation
- 10% Health Care
First Admitted: 2011, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://claritylegalgroup.com/staff-profiles/jonathan-willia...
Bar / Professional Activity
- North Carolina Bar
- North Carolina Bar Association's Elder and Special Needs Law Section, Legislative Committee Chair
Educational Background
- Wake Forest University, Undergraduate Degree in Math and Physics, 2002
- Wake Forest University, Master's Degree in Religion, 2011
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Editorial Staff Member, Wake Forest Law Review
- Co-author of The Ultimate Caregiver Guide: How to Provide the Best Possible Care for Loved Ones and Yourself in North Carolina.
Honors
- E. McGruder Faris Award for Character, Leadership, and Scholarship
- Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© for work in trusts and estates.
- Named to the Order of the Coif
Office location for Jonathan Williams
1414 Raleigh Rd
Suite 445
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Phone: 919-659-8408
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2021