Atty. James D. Wilson

Atty. James D. Wilson

Mr. James D.

Cleveland Cleveland 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James D. Wilson at a glance

James D. Wilson is a Managing Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Wilson Lawyers LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, estate planning, business, bankruptcy, and construction. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1987), Ohio (1989), and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of (2011). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1987) and Catholic University of America B.A. magna cum laude Catholic University of America B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland Cuyahoga Metropolitan and Ohio State Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James D. Wilson is a lawyer practicing banking, commercial & bankruptcy law, business litigation, collections and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of America, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at Wilson Lawyers LLC in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Wilson's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

James D. Wilson is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Ohio →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

James D. Wilson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James D. Wilson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →

Construction Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James D. Wilson

Where is James D. Wilson's law office located?
James D. Wilson's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Wilson Lawyers LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Wilson handle?
James D. Wilson focuses on contracts, estate planning, business, bankruptcy, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James D. Wilson practiced law?
James D. Wilson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James D. Wilson go to law school?
James D. Wilson earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (—).
How can I contact James D. Wilson for a consultation?
You can contact James D. Wilson 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 James D. Wilson received?
James D. Wilson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1987
Catholic University of America B.A. magna cum laude Catholic University of America B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987
Ohio
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 2011

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