Atty. Malissa Wilson

Atty. Malissa Wilson

Malissa Wilson is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, insurance coverage & bad faith defense, media law and 3 other areas of law. Malissa received a M.S. degree from Columbia University, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Jackson Jackson 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Malissa Wilson at a glance

Malissa Wilson is a Partner based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, slip & fall, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2002) and Texas (2013). Educated at University of Mississippi J.D. cum laude (—) and Columbia University M.S. Journalism Texas Southern University B.A. Journalism, magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Malissa Wilson is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, insurance coverage & bad faith defense, media law and 3 other areas of law
  • Malissa received a M.S. degree from Columbia University, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Malissa practices at Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP in Jackson, MS

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.

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.

Malissa Wilson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

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 →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Malissa Wilson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Malissa Wilson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Mississippi →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Malissa Wilson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 personal injury, employment, workers comp, slip & fall, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Malissa Wilson practiced law?
Malissa Wilson has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Malissa Wilson go to law school?
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How can I contact Malissa Wilson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Malissa Wilson received?
Malissa Wilson's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

University of Mississippi J.D. cum laude
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Columbia University M.S. Journalism Texas Southern University B.A. Journalism, magna cum laude
- In Progress

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2002
Texas
Admitted: 2013

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