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Brandon Williams Spotlight

Brandon Lewis Williams (IES Abroad Granada | Spring 2014)

In-House Counsel at Metro Development Group

Brandon Lewis Williams is In-House Counsel of Metro Development Group in Tampa, Florida where he focuses his practice in the areas of construction, real property, business litigation, and purchase, sale, financing, leasing, and development of commercial and residential real estate projects. He is a member of The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar and is a Board Member of the Community Law Program (a nonpofit organization that provides free legal services to individuals who can’t afford an attorney).
Prior to joining the Metro, Brandon worked as a litigation attorney for a national law firm and gained international legal experience while working at Avego Abogados—a highly regarded and well-established international law firm in Madrid, Spain. He also served on the MOOC Education Innovation and Advisory Committee established by the Department of Education of La Comunidad de Madrid.

A graduate of the University of Central Florida, Brandon earned his Juris Doctor degree and Certificate in International Law from Stetson University College of Law. There, he was recognized for his volunteer work and leadership with the William F. Blews Pro Bono Award and the Stetson Law Leadership Award. 

When not serving clients and spending time in the office, Brandon enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing basketball, traveling, and serving as the President of the Lewis Williams Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in honor of his late father.