Atty. Benjamin Houston Wilson

Atty. Benjamin Houston Wilson

Ben Wilson is an attorney in the Morgan & Morgan office located in Jackson, Mississippi. Mr.

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About Benjamin Houston Wilson at a glance

Benjamin Houston Wilson is an Attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2010). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Millsaps College (M.B.A. Millsaps, 2006). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ben Wilson is an attorney in the Morgan & Morgan office located in Jackson, Mississippi
  • Mr. Wilson earned his B.B.A. and his M.B.A. at Millsaps College prior to attending Mississippi College School of Law, where he earned his J.D
  • Mr. Wilson is Morgan and Morgan’s lead attorney for the firm’s Fire Litigation Group
  • He and his team represent individuals and families around the country that are injured or killed as a result of fires, explosions, and defective products or equipment
  • He has extensive knowledge and experience in litigation against property management companies, hotels, landlords, gas and electric companies, and manufacturers of fire safety equipment, smoke detectors/alarms, and fire suppression devices
  • Mr. Wilson was selected to serve on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for the NorCal Wildfire litigation he also represented victims of the Lime Rock wildfires and Merrimack Valley gas explosions that occurred in late 2018
  • Mr. Wilson is a former member of the Charles Clark Chapter, American Inns of Court and has been recognized as a Mid-South Rising Star by Super Lawyers for six consecutive years
  • He is a recipient of the Young Lawyer of the Year award from the Mississippi Association for Justice and has also been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers
  • He received a Lifetime Achievement award from America’s Top 100 Attorneys and in 2018 he received Mississippi Business Journal’s Leadership in the Law award as one of Mississippi’s leading attorneys
  • Awards & Recognitions •2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers News & Insights Deadly Explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Tennessee Leaves Many Dead and the Urgent Need for Accountability What to Do If Your Wildfire Insurance Claim Is Denied Wildfire Lawsuit Deadlines: How Long Do You Have to File a Claim?
  • What Damages Can You Recover in a Wildfire Lawsuit - And How Do You Prove Them?
  • Can I Sue Edison for Wildfire Damage? 8 Steps to Take Following a Fire and Burn Injury Copiah County propane explosion: Family of victims file lawsuit An old car tire, burnt trees and a utility pole may be key in finding how the Maui wildfire spread Morgan & Morgan file a lawsuit against HECO claiming negligence in the Lahaina Fire Mike Morgan on the Lahaina Fires in Maui NewsNation Now with Nichole Berlie Recent Wins Windsor Green Apartment Fire $10,000,000 Catastrophic Event, Burn Injury 2021 Alewine vs
  • Chicora Association Management $4,600,000 Slip and Fall 2020

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin Houston Wilson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Houston Wilson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Benjamin Houston Wilson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Benjamin Houston Wilson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

Benjamin Houston Wilson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jackson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Mississippi attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Jackson or all attorneys in Mississippi.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benjamin Houston Wilson

Where is Benjamin Houston Wilson's law office located?
Benjamin Houston Wilson's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Morgan & Morgan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin Houston Wilson handle?
Benjamin Houston Wilson focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Benjamin Houston Wilson practiced law?
Benjamin Houston Wilson has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Benjamin Houston Wilson go to law school?
Benjamin Houston Wilson earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (M.B.A. Millsaps, 2006).
How can I contact Benjamin Houston Wilson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Benjamin Houston Wilson received?
Benjamin Houston Wilson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2010
M.B.A. Millsaps
Millsaps College
- 2006

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2010

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