Atty. James A. Wilson

Atty. James A. Wilson

Mr. James A.

Durham Durham 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Wilson at a glance

James A. Wilson is an Attorney based in Durham, North Carolina, practicing at James A. Wilson. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on drug crimes, ip, civil rights, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1989). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1989) and University of North Carolina (B.S. Physics, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina Bar Association (Member, Health Law Section Council, 1996-1999 and 2005— Administrative Law Section Council, 2006—) North Carolina Society of Health Care Attorneys (Vice President, 2000-2001 President, 2001-2002) Susie M and Sharp Inn of Court American Health Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James A. Wilson is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, civil rights, elder law and 19 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices at James A. Wilson in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Wilson's Areas of Practice

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

Drug Crimes

James A. Wilson is one of 6,966 drug crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse drug crimes attorneys in North Carolina →

Intellectual Property

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

James A. Wilson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Rights

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Elder Law

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James A. Wilson is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in North Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

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James A. Wilson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Wilson

Where is James A. Wilson's law office located?
James A. Wilson's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. The firm is James A. Wilson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Wilson handle?
James A. Wilson focuses on drug crimes, ip, civil rights, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James A. Wilson practiced law?
James A. Wilson has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James A. Wilson go to law school?
James A. Wilson earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S. Physics, 1982).
How can I contact James A. Wilson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A. Wilson received?
James A. Wilson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1989
B.S. Physics
University of North Carolina
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1989

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