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Atty. Jean E. Wilson

Atty. Jean E. Wilson

Jean E. Wilson is Chairman of the Orlando office and Chair of the firm's Orlando and Atlanta Public Finance and Infrastructure Practices.

Orlando Orlando 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (407) 999-2521

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About Jean E. Wilson at a glance

Jean E. Wilson is an Orlando Co-Managing Shareholder; Chair, Atlanta Public Finance Practice; Chair, Orlando Public Finan based in Orlando, Florida, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They haand 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Florida (1983). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 1982) and DePaul University (B.S. Finance, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Perkins Bar Association and Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association •Previously served as a member of the Board of Valencia Community College Foundation, African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida and the YMCA Black Achievers Program. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jean E. Wilson is Chairman of the Orlando office and Chair of the firm's Orlando and Atlanta Public Finance and Infrastructure Practices
  • Jean is an infrastructure finance attorney with a focus on disclosure and municipal securities issues, economic development, and public-private infrastructure projects
  • Jean has broad experience as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, underwriters' counsel, bank counsel, trustee's counsel, borrower's counsel and purchasers' counsel in various types of tax-exempt and taxable financings, including housing, transportation, public utilities, general obligation, sales tax, revenue and tourist development tax issues, as well as tax increment, industrial development and downtown redevelopment financings
  • Meet Jean E. Wilson Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Elected, Paul C. Perkins Bar Association Hall of Fame, 2024 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Public Finance Law, 2007-2026 •Listed, Thomson Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2023-2025 •Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025 •Listed, Florida Trend magazine, 'Florida 500,' 2024 •Listed, Florida Trend magazine, 'Legal Elite,' Notable Managing Partners, 2023 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2021 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2007-2019, 2025 •Recognized, The National Black Lawyers, 'Top 100 in Florida,' 2023 •Nominated, ONYX magazine, 'Black Men Honors,' 2019 •Listed, Orlando magazine, 'The Best Lawyers in Orlando,' 2010-2025 •Voted, Orlando magazine, 'One of the Six Most Respected and Admired Lawyers in Orlando,' December 1997 •Rated, AV Preeminent 0 out of 5.0

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Where is Jean E. Wilson's law office located?
Jean E. Wilson's law practice is located in Orlando, Florida. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Jean E. Wilson practiced law?
Jean E. Wilson has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Jean E. Wilson go to law school?
Jean E. Wilson earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S. Finance, 1980).
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Jean E. Wilson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida Levin College of Law
- 1982
B.S. Finance
DePaul University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1983

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