J.E. (Jay) Wingfield

J.E. (Jay) Wingfield is a distinguished trial attorney with decades of experience representing injured individuals in personal injury litigation. Practicing in both state and federal courts across the District of Columbia and Virginia, he has secured substantial outcomes for clients in complex injury and accident cases.

Mr. Wingfield earned his Juris Doctor from American University’s Washington College of Law and holds a dual major B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Henderson State University. Admitted to practice since the 1960s, he is licensed in D.C., Virginia, and numerous federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

With a legal career spanning over five decades, Mr. Wingfield has served in prominent firms, including Pitts Wike & Wingfield and Wingfield & Burstein, before continuing his practice at Wingfield, Ginsburg & Lipp, P.C. He handles a broad range of injury matters, offering seasoned litigation strategy rooted in deep legal knowledge and commitment to justice.

Mr. Wingfield is a highly respected figure in the legal community. He has served as a board member of the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association and as Past President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). His affiliations span multiple organizations, including the Virginia and Maryland Trial Lawyers Associations and the Bar Associations of both Virginia and D.C.

Fluent in Spanish and Farsi, Mr. Wingfield also dedicates time to pro bono work with the D.C. Court Arbitration & Mediation program. His reputation for fairness, dedication, and trial acumen has made him a trusted advocate for injury victims across the region.

J.E. (Jay) Wingfield continues to be a pillar of the personal injury bar in the D.C. metro area, combining experience, multilingual communication skills, and compassionate legal service to guide clients toward justice and compensation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wingfield, Ginsburg & Lipp, P.C.
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Member, Bar Association of District of Columbia
• Member, DC Metropolitan Trial Lawyer Association
• Member, Virginia State Bar Association
• Member, Virginia Trial Lawyer Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Virginia

Education

• American University, Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Henderson State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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