James J. Wilson, Attorney

Since 1982 James's practice has been concentrated in the defense of matters pertaining to medical and professional liability, motor vehicle liability, premises liability, and products liability. He is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has tried a considerable number of cases to conclusion before juries. Among the multitude of matters that James has handled are attorney malpractice cases, broker malpractice cases, medical malpractice cases as well as hospitals and hotels.

In 1967 James graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. Following graduation he served as a Deck Officer in the United States Merchant Marine, eventually obtaining a Chief Mate's license. Thereafter, James attended law school at the College of William and Mary where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1973. He served as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Portsmouth, Virginia, for two years, where he headed up the felony section. Thereafter, he was a Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.

When not busy with his law practice, James provides time to the Waverly Community House, Waverly, Pennsylvania, a unique not-for-profit organization with a mission to enhance the lives of individuals and families in the region by fostering educational, recreational and cultural opportunities.

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