Atty. Malissa Wilson

Atty. Malissa Wilson

Malissa Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Malissa, who practices law in Jackson, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2021.

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Profile Summary

About Malissa Wilson at a glance

Malissa Wilson is a employment, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment, Jackson (MS) (2023). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Malissa Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Malissa, who practices law in Jackson, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Malissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Malissa Wilson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Malissa Wilson 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.

Malissa Wilson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

Malissa Wilson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Malissa Wilson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Malissa Wilson

Where is Malissa Wilson's law office located?
Malissa Wilson's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Malissa Wilson handle?
Malissa Wilson focuses on employment, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did Malissa Wilson go to law school?
Malissa Wilson earned their education at (J.D., 2002).
How can I contact Malissa Wilson for a consultation?
You can contact Malissa 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 Malissa Wilson received?
Malissa Wilson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment, Jackson (MS).

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 2002

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment, Jackson (MS)
- 2023

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