Atty. John Stephen Wilson

Atty. John Stephen Wilson

John Stephen Wilson is a lawyer practicing nursing home negligence, industrial accidents, commercial litigation and 13 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Norfolk Norfolk 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John Stephen Wilson at a glance

John Stephen Wilson is a Member based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at John S. Wilson, Attorney-at-Law. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Cir (1988). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1988) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Stephen Wilson is a lawyer practicing nursing home negligence, industrial accidents, commercial litigation and 13 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at John S. Wilson, Attorney-at-Law in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Stephen Wilson's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John Stephen Wilson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Virginia →

Wrongful Death

John Stephen Wilson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Stephen Wilson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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John Stephen Wilson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

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 Norfolk 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

Common questions about John Stephen Wilson

Where is John Stephen Wilson's law office located?
John Stephen Wilson's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is John S. Wilson, Attorney-at-Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Stephen Wilson handle?
John Stephen Wilson focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Stephen Wilson practiced law?
John Stephen Wilson has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Stephen Wilson go to law school?
John Stephen Wilson earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact John Stephen Wilson for a consultation?
You can contact John Stephen 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 Stephen Wilson received?
John Stephen Wilson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1988
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Cir
Admitted: 1988

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