A. Grady Bo Williams

Admiralty and Maritime Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Mobile, Alabama

18+ years experience

Phelps Dunbar LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

251-432-4481

https://www.phelps.com/professionals/a-grady-bo-williams-iv.html

101 Dauphin Street, Suite 1000, Mobile, AL 36602

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Bio

Bo Williams is licensed in Alabama and Florida and practices in the areas of insurance, litigation and admiralty throughout those states and the broader Southeast. He focuses his practice on complex first-party and third-party insurance coverage, litigation and counseling.Bo represents various Underwriting Syndicates at Lloyd's and domestic market insurers in first and third-party bad-faith matters and excess engagements and routinely represents their insureds in litigation throughout the Southeast. In association with this work, he was selected to live and work in London in 2017 on secondment with Markel International and its Syndicate 3000, working primarily with Markel’s property open market, marine and energy claims divisions during that tenure along with time spent with their respective underwriting groups and other Underwriting Syndicates at Lloyd’s. Bo Williams is licensed in Alabama and Florida and practices in the areas of insurance, litigation and admiralty throughout those states and the broader Southeast. He focuses his practice on complex first-party and third-party insurance coverage, litigation and counseling. Bo represents various Underwriting Syndicates at Lloyd's and domestic market insurers in first and third-party bad-faith matters and excess engagements and routinely represents their insureds in litigation throughout the Southeast. In association with this work, he was selected to live and work in London in 2017 on secondment with Markel International and its Syndicate 3000, working primarily with Markel’s property open market, marine and energy claims divisions during that tenure along with time spent with their respective underwriting groups and other Underwriting Syndicates at Lloyd’s.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Alabama

State Capital

Montgomery

Highest Court

Alabama Supreme Court

Bar Association

Alabama State Bar

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Admiralty and Maritime Law
Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
Practice Area: Insurance Law
Admiralty and Maritime Law, The Best Lawyers in America (2019-2021)
Mid-South Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers (2015-2017)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019

Education

Louisiana State University, J.D./B.S.C.L., graduated 2007
University of Louisiana - Lafayette, B.S., graduated 2003

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Reviews

Jacob Hernandez

3 months ago

A consummate professional for complex insurance and maritime matters

When our company faced a high-stakes, multi-party insurance dispute with significant maritime exposure, we turned to Bo Williams at Phelps Dunbar. From our first meeting, his deep knowledge of both insurance law and admiralty practice was evident. He didn't just understand the legal principles; he grasped the intricate operational realities of our business. Bo's 18 years of experience, particularly his recognized work in litigation and maritime law across Alabama and Florida, proved invaluable. He navigated the complex procedural hurdles with a steady hand, communicated with clarity at every stage, and formulated a strategy that was both aggressive and pragmatic. The result was a highly favorable settlement that protected our interests far better than we anticipated. His professionalism and genuine commitment to our success were as impressive as his legal acumen. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any sophisticated insurance or maritime litigation in the Southeast.