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James M. Wilson

Education

  • J.D. West Virginia University
    B.A. West Virginia University

Bar Admissions

  • West Virginia


James M. Wilson
Member

James M. Wilson
Member


Jim Wilson focuses his practice in litigation, with primary emphasis on defending personal injury claims. He has tried numerous cases in both state and federal courts and has argued appeals before state and federal appeals courts.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Handled many workplace injury claims
  • Defended numerous jury trials involving multiple wrongful death claims
  • Mediated all types of cases - personal injury, will contests, land disputes, employment disputes, workplace injuries and professional malpractice with significant success

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 1968
    Steptoe & Johnson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Fellow, West Virginia Bar Foundation, 2005
  • Super Lawyers®
  • The Best Lawyers in America®
  • Member, Council on Litigation Management
  • Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
  • Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Peer Review Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Former Trustee, Davis & Elkins College
  • Board Member, Scottish Heritage Festival, Bridgeport, West Virginia