Sharonda R. Williams, Litigation Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
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Sharonda R. Williams is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Litigation.
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- New Orleans, LOUISIANA
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- Litigation
- Handles Litigation matters from New Orleans, LOUISIANA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal (2026).
About Sharonda R. Williams: Sharonda R. Williams is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Sharonda takes on
Sharonda concentrates on litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sharonda handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Litigation cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Sharonda takes litigation matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharonda agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Sharonda R. Williams — litigation lawyer in New Orleans
Sharonda R. Williams is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Litigation.
Sharonda Williams is special counsel in Fishman Haygood's Litigation Section. She also serves as Vice-President, General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs at Loyola University New Orleans, a position she has held since 2021.
Sharonda’s distinguished career spans more than twenty years in public service and private practice. Notably, she served as City Attorney for the City of New Orleans from May 2013 to November 2015 and as Chief Deputy City Attorney from October 2011 until May 2013. As City Attorney, Sharonda worked closely with the United States Department of Justice as the lead attorney handling the most comprehensive police consent decree in the history of the United States and the consent decree aimed at reforming the Orleans Parish Jail. Sharonda was also the lead attorney representing the City in settling a more than 30-year dispute relating to back pay and pension issues for the New Orleans Firefighters.
Additionally, Sharonda represented the Vieux Carré Commission Foundation in a lawsuit, the first in the organization’s history, against the City of New Orleans after the City Council approved plans for a restaurant over the objections of French Quarter preservationists.
She has also represented the Orleans Parish School Board, composed of duly elected officials representing seven geographic areas, on numerous occasions, including in a lawsuit to force a local charter management organization to provide students with free bus transportation to and from its schools.
Sharonda is very active in professional and civic organizations at the local and state levels. In 2022, she was sworn in for a five-year term as a member of the board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans, a position appointed by former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, and now serves as the board's vice chair.
Additionally, Sharonda served as chair of the board of commissioners of the Regional Transit Authority, to which she was appointed by then New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu with the unanimous approval of the New Orleans City Council, from 2016 to 2018.
Sharonda has been a Trial Advocacy Instructor at Tulane University School of Law and Skills Course Instructor at Loyola University College of Law. She regularly lectures on the state and national level at seminars and continuing education events.
In 2025, Sharonda was named to the Power List: Port and Maritime by New Orleans CityBusiness and the New Orleans 500 by Biz New Orleans Magazine.
Working with Sharonda on a litigation matter
Sharonda Williams is special counsel in Fishman Haygood's Litigation Section. She also serves as Vice-President, General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs at Loyola University New Orleans, a position she has held since 2021. Sharonda’s distinguished career spans more than twenty years in public service and private practice. Notably, she served as City Attorney for the City of New Orleans…
Who Sharonda represents
Sharonda reviews new inquiries case-by-case for litigation matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Loyola University New Orleans
J.D. · 2001
Loyola University New Orleans
J.D. · 2001
Loyola University New Orleans
J.D. · 2001
Loyola University New Orleans
J.D. · 2001
Sharonda studied at J.D. in Loyola University New Orleans, J.D. in Loyola University New Orleans, and J.D. in Loyola University New Orleans.
Law school and academic background
Sharonda completed J.D. in Loyola University New Orleans, J.D. in Loyola University New Orleans, J.D. in Loyola University New Orleans, and J.D. in Loyola University New Orleans. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sharonda runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Sharonda has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal (2026).
Locations
Sharonda R. Williams's office in New Orleans
Sharonda's primary office is at 201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 4600, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70170-4600. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Sharonda R. Williams — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new litigation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sharonda usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sharonda charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharonda'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; Sharonda will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a litigation attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many litigation 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 Sharonda
Sharonda discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in litigation practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every litigation 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. Sharonda confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sharonda's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many litigation practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sharonda R. Williams
How much does it cost to hire Sharonda for a litigation case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sharonda walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sharonda offer a free consultation?
Sharonda charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharonda's office. Some litigation attorneys offer free consults — check Sharonda's current terms during booking.
How long do litigation cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple litigation 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. Sharonda gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sharonda take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Sharonda is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sharonda 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 Sharonda?
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. Sharonda will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sharonda accepting new litigation clients right now?
Sharonda's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Litigation attorneys serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Metairie in Louisiana
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