J. Collins Wohner Jr.

J. Collins Wohner Jr. is a seasoned appellate lawyer and member of Watkins & Eager in Jackson, Mississippi. He focuses his practice on complex civil appeals and appellate-related matters across both state and federal courts. With deep expertise in written and oral advocacy, Collins provides trusted counsel at all stages of appellate litigation.

From 1986 to 1988, Collins gained valuable judicial experience as a law clerk to the Honorable William H. Barbour, Jr., U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi. His experience in judicial chambers gave him insight into appellate strategy and procedural rigor that now benefits clients navigating high-stakes disputes.

Collins earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1986, where he was the Case Note and Comment Editor for the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law. He completed his B.A. at Yale University in 1981, graduating magna cum laude with honors in English and being elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Recognized as one of the best lawyers in America for appellate practice since 2011 and named Jackson’s lawyer of the year in 2017 for appellate law, Collins is known for his excellence in legal reasoning and written advocacy. He holds the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for his professional conduct and legal ability.

J. Collins Wohner Jr is active in numerous legal and civic organizations, including the American and Federal Bar Associations, the Mississippi Bar, and the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit. He also serves as the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany for Mississippi, reflecting his leadership and international engagement.

With a distinguished legal career marked by dedication to appellate excellence and community involvement, Collins continues to advise and represent clients in complex legal challenges with clarity and precision.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Watkins & Eager
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Capital Area Bar Association
• Past president, Federal Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Board of Directors, Mississippi Opera Association
• President, Capital Area Bar Association (2013-14)

Licensed State

• Georgia
• Mississippi

Education

• Columbia Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yale University
  BA in English with Magna Cum Laude

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