Betty Williams

Practice Areas: Tax

Betty Williams, Esq., holds the esteemed role of managing shareholder at Williams & Associates, PC, a prominent law firm situated in Sacramento, California. Specializing exclusively in the intricate realm of tax law, Ms. Williams provides her expertise to a diverse clientele, including individuals, corporations, and governmental entities, addressing civil and criminal tax matters. Her practice extends across the Sacramento region, the broader United States, and international tax jurisdictions.

Ms. Williams is a distinguished alumna of California State University, Sacramento, and she attained her juris doctor degree with honors from the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law. Her commitment to excellence in tax law is underscored by her master of laws degree in taxation, which she obtained from the Washington Institute for Graduate Studies in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Boasting a comprehensive legal practice, Ms. Williams is authorized to practice before various legal bodies, including all California state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Eastern districts of California, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, the Supreme Court of California, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Ms. Williams holds active memberships in both the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association. She plays a pivotal role on the U.S. Tax Court Appointments Committee within the American Bar Association, holds the position of Vice President within the California Lawyers Association, and has earned the distinction of being a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. Additionally, she recently joined the external advisory committee of the California Office of Tax Appeals and the CJA Trial Panel for the Office of the Federal Defender.

Ms. Williams has a notable history of leadership within legal organizations. She formerly chaired the Executive Committee for the Taxation Section of the State Bar of California and has led the Taxation Section and Business Section of the Sacramento County Bar Association. Beyond her legal pursuits, Betty has also served as a commissioner for the Sacramento Regional Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission.

Her contributions to the legal profession extend beyond her practice, as she has authored numerous articles on diverse legal subjects for professional publications and is a sought-after speaker, addressing audiences such as the American Bar Association and the California Lawyers Association.

In recognition of her outstanding dedication to her clients, Ms. Williams has received numerous accolades and awards throughout her career, further underscoring the exceptional reputation of her firm, which has consistently garnered top honors in the realm of tax litigation.