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Jeani Williams

Paralegal

Jeani Williams is a seasoned estate and trust paralegal with a focus on fiduciary, estate, and gift tax matters. She provides comprehensive support in the analysis and administration of complex estates and trusts, offering in-depth knowledge of federal and state tax compliance. Jeani prepares and reviews key filings, including Forms 1041, 706, 709, and 990, while advising on tax strategies that help minimize liability and ensure regulatory compliance.

Working closely with attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and fiduciaries, Jeani guides clients through estate planning and administration, from initial funding and distribution to post-mortem tax planning and resolution with the IRS. She is valued for her ability to simplify complex processes and deliver practical, client-focused solutions.

Outside the office, Jeani enjoys spending time with her five children and two grandchildren, traveling, relaxing by the beach or pool, supporting youth soccer, and staying active on her Peloton.

    Education

    • Duke University (M.S.)
    • Duke University (B.A.)
    • Duke University
      • Paralegal Certification
    • West Chester University (B.S.)
    • Duke University, Online
      • Wills & Estates and Federal Tax Law Paralegal Specialist Certificate
      • Administrative Law Paralegal Specialist Certificate
      • Law Office Administration Paralegal Specialist Certificate

    Professional Affiliations

    • Certified Paralegal, NALA
    • Registered Paralegal, NFPA
    • American Alliance Certified Paralegal, AAPI
    • Notary Public, Delaware, Maryland and North Carolina
    • Member, National Federation of Paralegal Association Voting Member AACP
    • Court Appointed Child Advocate, Mecklenburg County Council for Children’s Rights

Firm Highlights

  • Events
    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.