
About Holli Dobler Williams
Holli Williams is a trial lawyer with significant experience representing clients in construction-defect disputes, commercial litigation, and first-party and third-party insurance coverage matters. She regularly advises general contractors, subcontractors, developers, property owners, and businesses navigating complex disputes involving workmanship issues, contract performance, coverage positions, and allocation of risk. Holli began her career in litigation before transitioning into commercial real estate finance, where she closed multimillion-dollar transactions involving commercial developments, asset dispositions, and structured lending arrangements. This transactional experience deepened her understanding of underwriting, deal structure, and contractual risk distribution — insights she now leverages in litigation to evaluate claims, damages, and exposure with precision. At Long & Robinson, LLC, Holli’s practice spans state and federal courts, arbitrations, and mediations. She is known for her disciplined case strategy, thorough preparation, and ability to translate technical construction and insurance issues into clear, actionable guidance for clients and decision-makers. Holli’s approach is grounded in practical solutions, efficient resolution, and a focus on delivering measurable value. Her representative work includes: Defending and prosecuting multi-party construction-defect claims involving commercial, industrial, and multifamily projects Litigating insurance coverage disputes involving CGL policies, additional insured issues, trigger and allocation disputes, and exclusions affecting construction claims Handling commercial contract disputes and business tort claims Advising clients on contract drafting, risk mitigation, and claims positioning Beyond her practice, Holli is a committed mother and a strategic thinker who brings focus, organization, and resilience to every endeavor. Awards and Honors Honors CALI - Trial Advocacy II
Education
Legal Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, 2014
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 2009
- B.A.
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: English Literature, minors in Linguistics and Spanish
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Classes and Seminars
- Intensive Trial Advocacy, Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2013 - 2014
Pro Bono Activities
- Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse, 2015 - Present
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2014
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri
Other Affiliations
- Central Exchange Kansas City, 2021 - Present
- Missouri Bar Association, 2018 - Present
- Chicago Bar Association, 2014 - Present
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Holli Dobler Williams |
| Firm | Long & Robinson, LLC |
| Address | 1800 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 500, Kansas City, MO 64108 |
| Phone | 816-791-7964 |
| Phone | 800-523-5786 |
| Phone | 816-541-2111 |
| Website | www.longrobinson.com |
| Website | www.longrobinson.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |