Atty. J. Wesley Hill

Atty. J. Wesley Hill

Wesley Hill has spent more than 20 years as a primary player in arguably the busiest complex litigation docket in the country - the Eastern District of Texas. Over those years, Mr.

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About J. Wesley Hill at a glance

J. Wesley Hill is a patent, business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Tyler, Texas, practicing at J. Wesley Hill PC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 2001) and The University of Texas at Tyler (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Serands clients in Tyler, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Wesley Hill has spent more than 20 years as a primary player in arguably the busiest complex litigation docket in the country - the Eastern District of Texas
  • Over those years, Mr. Hill made his reputation as an effective trial lawyer in more than 30 trials to verdict, earning fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyers, Associate rank in the American Board of Trial Advocates, and numerous other legal industry accolades as evidence of his trial skills
  • To accumulate those trial numbers, Mr. Hill has been counsel of record in over 1100 cases in Texas state and federal courts, split nearly evenly between plaintiff and defense clients
  • Patent infringement, trade secrets, contracts, fraud, trademarks, false claims act, class actions, business partnerships - Mr. Hill has worked to help develop, resolve, or try cases embracing these and many other areas of law
  • During these years of work, Mr. Hill has helped negotiate settlements in hundreds of cases, gaining lessons and insights from many of the top deal lawyers and mediators in the country along the way
  • Appreciatively schooled by those unique learning opportunities, Mr. Hill now applies those lessons and insights in his own dispute resolution practice
  • Board certified in civil trial law, Mr. Hill served as chairman of the Eastern District of Texas Local Rules Advisory Committee from 2009 to 2025, practiced trial law as a name partner in Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC, and served as a law clerk to the Honorable T. John Ward, former United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas

Practice Areas Explained

J. Wesley Hill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Wesley Hill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

J. Wesley Hill is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

J. Wesley Hill is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

J. Wesley Hill is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

J. Wesley Hill is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tyler are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Wesley Hill

Where is J. Wesley Hill's law office located?
J. Wesley Hill's law practice is located in Tyler, Texas. The firm is J. Wesley Hill PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Wesley Hill handle?
J. Wesley Hill focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did J. Wesley Hill go to law school?
J. Wesley Hill earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact J. Wesley Hill for a consultation?
You can contact J. Wesley Hill directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Wesley Hill received?
J. Wesley Hill's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 2001
B.A.
The University of Texas at Tyler
- 1998

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2016-2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property magazine, 2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation, Future Star, 2017, 2021-2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Stars, 2017, by Managing Intellectual Property magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars, by Thomson Reuters and Super Lawyers, 2011-2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation, Top Litigator Under 40 (Energy and Natural Resources, Intellectual Property)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Order of the Coif
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Order of Barristers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Advocate, Texas Young Lawyers Association
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Advocate Quarterfinalist, American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 2001
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Tyler)
- 2023

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas

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