Atty. James Nelson Wilkinson

Atty. James Nelson Wilkinson

James Nelson Wilkinson is a lawyer practicing civil rights, discrimination, labor & employment and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Trinity College, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Richmond Richmond 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About James Nelson Wilkinson at a glance

James Nelson Wilkinson is an Associate based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Williams Mullen. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2007). Educated at George Mason University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Trinity College B.A. (—). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Nelson Wilkinson is a lawyer practicing civil rights, discrimination, labor & employment and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Trinity College, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • James practices at Williams Mullen in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Nelson Wilkinson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James Nelson Wilkinson is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Nelson Wilkinson's law office located?
James Nelson Wilkinson's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Williams Mullen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Nelson Wilkinson handle?
James Nelson Wilkinson focuses on employment, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Nelson Wilkinson practiced law?
James Nelson Wilkinson has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
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Education

George Mason University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude
- In Progress
Trinity College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2007

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