J. L. Wilson IV
- Greenwood Office
Mr. Wilson is a lifelong resident of Mississippi. Originally from Rosedale, he grew up in Greenville, attended college and law school at the University of Mississippi in Oxford and has lived in Greenwood since joining the firm upon graduation from law school.
He graduated from Ole Miss with an BBA in 1993 and from Ole Miss Law School in 1997, where he served as Associate Editor of Mississippi Cases on The Mississippi Law Journal and on the Moot Court Board. He was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1997 and is admitted to all State and Federal Courts in the State of Mississippi, as well as the Fifth Circuit.
His practice in civil litigation focuses on governmental liability and professional liability defense. He has successfully represented over 20 of Mississippi’s county governments and their employees, defending against claims pursued under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act and 42 U.S.C. §1983. He also defends medical professionals against allegations of professional negligence, many of which are community hospitals and their employees covered by the MTCA.
Mr. Wilson is an approved attorney to represent state entities on behalf of the Mississippi Tort Claims Board. He also has had the privilege of participating in the drafting legislative bills to amend the MTCA and Medical Malpractice Tort Reform statutes, as well as testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about that legislation.
He currently serves as the Commissioner elected from the Fourth Circuit Court District to represent it in the Mississippi Bar. He is a member of the Leflore County and Mississippi Bar Associations, is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association.
J.L. and his wife Cindy are the proud parents of sons James, Wells and Hilliard. They attend the Episcopal Church of the Nativity. J.L. is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hunting with his children, as well as participating in and coaching their sports teams.
Contact J.L. Wilsonemail jwilson@upshawwilliams.com
phone 662-455-1613
fax 662-453-9245309 Fulton Street
Greenwood, MS 38930PO Drawer 8230
Greenwood, MS 38935-8230- Return to Attorney Profiles