O'Kelly E. McWilliams III

Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

5.0 (1 reviews)

Columbus, Washington DC

7+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

202-955-3000

https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/m/mcwilliams-okelly-e

800 Seventeenth Street N.W., Suite 1100 Washington DC US

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Bio

O'Kelly E. McWilliams III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. O'Kelly E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which O'Kelly E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

George Mason University, J.D., graduated 1993

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Reviews

Sandra King

2 weeks ago

Expert Guidance Through a Complex Non-Compete Dispute

When my former employer threatened legal action over a non-compete agreement, I was referred to O'Kelly McWilliams at Holland & Knight. From our first meeting in his Columbus office, his deep knowledge of employment law management was evident. He meticulously analyzed my 1993 agreement—a document from the year he graduated from George Mason—and crafted a nuanced strategy that acknowledged both the letter of the contract and current judicial trends. His recognition by Best Lawyers in Employment Law wasn't just a credential; it translated into precise, confident counsel. O'Kelly navigated the negotiations with a perfect balance of firmness and pragmatism, securing a resolution that allowed me to move forward in my career without protracted litigation. His seven years of focused experience in labor and employment litigation were invaluable, providing not just legal expertise, but strategic foresight. I cannot recommend him highly enough.