John Williams is a shareholder with Bean, Kinney & Korman, practicing in the areas of corporate law and real estate transactions. He helps businesses and business owners with complex transactions, including drafting and negotiating partnership agreements, investment agreements, and real estate development contracts.
John’s clients include developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and private lenders. He has an extensive background in strategically guiding his clients through acquisitions, sales, corporate governance, and real estate transactions and unique experience advising on all phases of development projects (acquisition, design, financing, construction, leasing, and sale).
John is admitted to practice in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and is a member of the business and construction law sections of the Virginia Bar.
Experience
- Represented local developer in the acquisition, redevelopment, and sale of a luxury condominium building located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. Negotiated complex construction financing secured by multiple commercial properties, and drafted all documents, establishing the condominium regime in compliance with the DC Condominium Act, while protecting the developer against unforeseen future liabilities.
- Represented family-owned regional homebuilder in their sale to a national private equity-backed real estate conglomerate. Negotiated all deal documents, including letter of intent, purchase agreement, equity reinvestment agreement, and executive employment agreements.
Bar & Court Admissions
- District of Columbia, 2015
- Maryland, 2012
- Virginia, 2011
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Education
- Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D. 2011
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.A., 2008
Awards & Affiliations
Awards
- Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Business/Corporate, Real Estate 2020 – 2025
- Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Business/Corporate, Real Estate 2020 – 2025
- Virginia Business Legal Elite in Construction Law, 2019
Professional Affiliations
- National Association of Office and Industrial Properties (NAIOP)
- Urban Land Institute (ULI)
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Videos
Recent Highlights
Blog Post
Virginia's Faith in Housing Act: What Tax-Exempt Landowners Should Be Doing Before January 1, 2027
Event
On Board: Elevating Nonprofit Board Leaders, presented by Leadership Center of Arlington
Video
The BKK Beat, Episode 32: IP Law in the News - Fender's Stratocaster, Part 5
News / Publication
24 Bean, Kinney & Korman Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition; Six Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Blog Post
Virginia's July 1 Zoning Changes Already Bind Fairfax County. The Zoning Ordinance Has Not Caught Up.
Event
What the New Non-Compete Rules Mean for Virginia Employers
Video
The BKK Beat, Episode 31: IP Law in the News - Fender's Stratocaster, Part 4
News / Publication
