Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson is a Virginia business lawyer at Wilson Law Group PLC, with more than 30 years of experience helping business owners start, finance, buy, sell, and operate companies. He combines legal knowledge with an entrepreneurial mindset, giving clients practical guidance on business decisions, franchise issues, and growth planning. His work focuses on helping owners understand how law affects daily operations, long-term strategy, risk management, business control, and important decisions in Virginia markets and beyond.

Jim graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1980 and from the University of Richmond School of Law in 1992. This education supports his disciplined approach to legal analysis, client counseling, business planning, and transaction review. His legal training helps him explain complex business, franchise, lending, and entity formation issues in clear terms so clients can make informed decisions before taking important business steps with confidence and care throughout Virginia.

Jim devotes much of his practice to franchise law, helping franchisees evaluate opportunities and helping franchisors grow their systems. He also assists small businesses seeking funding through commercial loans, SBA-guaranteed loans, and private lending. For three years, he presented monthly Richmond SCORE briefings on starting a business, covering entity setup, tax issues, and legal concerns for new owners seeking a strong foundation and practical direction for steady business growth planning.

Jim Wilson has written numerous articles on small business and franchising issues and previously chaired the Henrico County Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the Board of Governors of the Antitrust, Franchise & Trade Section of the Virginia State Bar. A Navy veteran and retired commander, Jim brings discipline, service, and practical business insight to client matters and long-term planning needs statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder and Principal Attorney, Wilson Law Group PLC
• Board of Governors, Virginia State Bar, Antitrust, Franchise & Trade Section
• Former Chair, Henrico County Business Council, Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• University of Richmond School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• US Naval Academy
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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