Benjamin S.J. Williams
Estate and Personal Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Charities, Taxation, Business Organizations, Commercial Transactions, Real Estate
I am a native of Northeast Indiana having grown up in Roanoke. I chose to go into law because I enjoy helping others achieve their present and future goals in an efficient manner.
I primarily practice estate and personal planning, estate and trust administration, charities, taxation, business organizations, commercial transactions, and real estate. In 2013 I was certified as a trust and estate law specialist by the Trust and Estate Specialty Certification Board of the Probate, Trust and Real Property Section, Indiana State Bar Association.
My wife, Carrie, and I have two daughters - Allison and Katie.
Education
Valparaiso University School of Law
J.D. magna cum laude - 2003
Ashland University
B.S. – 1999
Bar Admissions
Indiana, 2003
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2003
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2003
U.S. Tax Court, 2004
Professional Associations & Memberships
Trust and Estate Law Specialist as certified by the Trust and Estate Specialty Certification Board of the Probate, Trust and Real Property Section, Indiana State Bar Association.
American Bar Association
Indiana State Bar Association
Allen County Bar Association
additional information
YMCA Camp Potawotami, Board Member
Community Harvest Food Bank, Past Board President
Fort Wayne Estate Planning Council, Past President
Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana, Pro Bono Award of Appreciation for Excellence in Client Assistance in 2010, 2011, and 2012, Pro Bono Attorney of Distinction in 2021