About
James H. Wilson Jr. is a Virginia lawyer based in the Richmond area who handles family law, bankruptcy, elder law, estate planning, wills, and probate matters. His practice focuses on helping individuals and families address serious personal and financial issues with practical legal guidance. Wilson works with clients who need clear advice when facing divorce, debt concerns, planning decisions, probate responsibilities, or long-term planning needs.
Wilson earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law in 1987. He also received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia in 1984, with a background in Foreign Affairs. His education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, communication, and problem-solving. This training supports his ability to evaluate client concerns and explain legal options in a clear, useful way.
Wilson is admitted to practice in Virginia and brings experience across legal areas that often affect the same client or family. His work includes matters involving family law, bankruptcy, trusts and estates, elder law, wills, and probate. This range allows him to help clients understand how one legal issue may connect with another, especially when financial, family, and planning concerns overlap.
James H. Wilson Jr. is a member of the Virginia State Bar, including its Bankruptcy Law, Family Law, and Trusts and Estates Sections. He is also involved with the Henrico County Bar Association and the Richmond Bar Association. His practice reflects a steady commitment to helping clients solve real legal problems with thoughtful analysis, personal attention, and practical judgment.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, James H. Wilson, Jr., Attorney & Counsellor at Law
- Member, Virginia State Bar
- Member, Henrico County Bar Association
- Member, Richmond Bar Association
Licensed State
- Virginia
Education
- University of Richmond School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges


- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Debt & Lending
- Elder Law
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Adoption
- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce & Separation
- Guardianship
- Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements
- Military Divorce
- Paternity
- Uncontested Divorce




