Atty. John Leonard Wilson

Atty. John Leonard Wilson

Mr. John Leonard Wilson is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, real estate, corporate law and 4 other areas of law.

Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (854) 846-5812 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Leonard Wilson at a glance

John Leonard Wilson is a Member based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, practicing at Wilson SC Law Firm, PA. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and poa. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1981), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1982), U.S. Tax Court (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court (1984). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Clemson University (B.S. Administrative, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County Bar Associations South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Hilton Head Island, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Leonard Wilson is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, real estate, corporate law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Clemson University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at Wilson SC Law Firm, PA in Hilton Head Island, SC

Practice Areas Explained

John Leonard Wilson's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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.

John Leonard Wilson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Leonard Wilson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Leonard Wilson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Power of Attorney

John Leonard Wilson is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Leonard Wilson

Where is John Leonard Wilson's law office located?
John Leonard Wilson's law practice is located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The firm is Wilson SC Law Firm, PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Leonard Wilson handle?
John Leonard Wilson focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has John Leonard Wilson practiced law?
John Leonard Wilson has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John Leonard Wilson go to law school?
John Leonard Wilson earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S. Administrative, 1978).
How can I contact John Leonard Wilson for a consultation?
You can contact John Leonard 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 John Leonard Wilson received?
John Leonard Wilson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1981
B.S. Administrative
Clemson University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984

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