Elliott Williams

        Associate
        Contact Info

        Elliott is a dedicated, hands-on problem-solver who understands his clients’ needs and objectives and guides them to successful outcomes across a wide range of civil litigation matters.

        As a member of Verrill’s Litigation & Trial Group, Elliott uses his research and writing skills to provide thoughtful, methodical, and pragmatic representation to a diverse client base—from large corporations to individuals—tailoring his approach to each case’s unique circumstances. He advocates for clients in state and federal courts, handling matters from pre-suit investigations through resolution.

        Prior to joining Verrill, Elliott worked as a litigation associate at a highly regarded maritime litigation boutique in Westport. His practice included representing vessel owners, vessel charterers, non-vessel operating common carriers, and marine insurers among others in a broad range of maritime and commercial litigation matters before arbitration tribunals in state and federal courts across the United States.

        During law school, Elliott served as Managing Editor of the Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice, where he managed a diverse staff and oversaw the publication of three journal volumes and semi-monthly essays, as well as the production of the Journal’s annual symposium. He also participated in the New York State Office of the Attorney General Social Justice Division Field Clinic, assisting attorneys in the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau with a wide variety of nonprofit corporate governance enforcement matters.

        Outside the office, Elliott enjoys spending time with his wife, their daughter, and their two Newfoundland dogs.

         

        Services/Industries

        Education

        • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D.)
          • Managing Editor, Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice
          • Dean’s Merit Scholarship
        • Samford University (B.A., magna cum laude)
          • Student Justice, Samford Student Judiciary

        Bar Admissions

        • Connecticut
        • New York

        Court and Other Admissions

        • U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
        • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
        • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
        • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
        • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

        Memberships

        • Connecticut Maritime Association
        • Maritime Law Association of the United States
        • New York State Bar Association
        • New York City Bar Association

        Firm Highlights

        Blog

        What is a Bonus for Purposes of ERISA?

        An ongoing dispute about a Department of Labor advisory opinion published last September raises a basic but unanswered question under the ERISA: What...
        Media Mentions

        Verrill Recognized by WMTW for Partnership Supporting Hunger Relief in Maine

        Verrill was recently featured in coverage by WMTW News 8 for its role in a collaborative effort to combat food insecurity across southern...
        Press Releases

        33 Verrill Attorneys, Across Four Offices, Recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide

        BOSTON, Massachusetts, PORTLAND, Maine, WESTPORT, Connecticut, and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Verrill has been recognized as a Leading Firm in 14...
        Blog

        Will the Knicks Beat the Spurs? (Are Prediction Market Event Contracts Gambling?)

        For those of you who like to keep score, currently 18 states are engaged in litigation over prediction markets, such as Kalshi and Polymarket,...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        DOJ Announces Faster Review and Enhanced Enforcement for Benefits-Fraud FCA Matters

        On May 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division issued a new memorandum, “Accelerating Review and Enhancing Enforcement in...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        DOJ Announces Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown; Signals Intensified Medicaid Enforcement Nationwide

        On May 21, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a first-of-its kind Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown charging 15 defendants, including...
        Media Mentions

        Lauren Galvin Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on Arbitration and Anti-SLAPP Protections

        Verrill Partner Lauren Galvin was recently featured in a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article highlighting a notable Superior Court decision...
        Blog

        Section 530A Accounts: What Employers Should Consider Before Offering Contributions to “Trump” Accounts

        Section 530A accounts, commonly referred to as Trump accounts, have attracted attention since the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in...
        Blog

        Navigating PBM Reform: Regulatory Changes, Market Shifts, and Practical Guidance for ERISA Fiduciaries

        Pharmacy Benefit Manager (“PBM”) arrangements have long relied on rebates with limited transparency into true drug costs. Recent regulatory and...
        Blog

        DOL’s Proposed Regulation on Selecting Alternative Investments: Broad Implications for 401(k) and 403(b) Plan Fiduciaries

        On March 30, 2026, the Department of Labor issued a proposed regulation purporting to implement an executive order to expand access to “alternative...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Private Clients & Fiduciary Services Attorney Gracie Castle

        BOSTON, Massachusetts – Verrill is pleased to welcome Gracie Castle to the firm’s Private Clients & Fiduciary Services Group as an Associate,...
        Published Works

        Francesco De Vito Authors Article in the Journal of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys

        Verrill Partner Frank De Vito authored an article featured in the Spring 2026 issue of The Abstract, the journal of the American College of Mortgage...