Val Pleet Wilson

Val Pleet Wilson

4.3
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 48 years

Car accident Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident, Civil Rights, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

One South Broad Street, Suite 1830, Philadelphia, PA

About Val

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 50%

We have handled thousands of motor vehicle accidents including catastrophic injuries. We have secured many significant settlements for our clients. Motor vehicle accidents include pedestrians, motorcycles, bus and Septa accidents and car crashes.

42 years

50%
Slip and Fall Accident 25%

When we take on a fall down accident caused by a dangerous condition of a sidewalk or property, we have the accident site inspected by an engineer to determine how long the condition existed and if the condition violated any codes, Fall down accidents include dangerous sidewalks and streets, ice and snow and wet floors.

42 years

25%
Civil Rights 15%

We secured recently a 1.25 million dollar settlement in a police shooting case. Civil rights include excessive force and arrests without probable cause. We have filed many cases against police officers who have planted drugs on our clients. We have settled two of these cases for significant sums that were filed in Camden and we have many actice civil rights cases in Philadelphia

42 years

15%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 10%

Nursing home abuse includes fall downs and bedsores that should have been prevented. An Occupational Therapist who once investigated nursing home fall downs and wounds assists us in these cases.

42 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

40%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 7 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2019

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 48 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wilson & Johnson Law Firm

One South Broad Street, Suite 1830, Philadelphia, PA, 19107-3418

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Val Pleet Wilson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (5)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Robert Werner | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

Mr. Wilson was very kind and helpful with all of my questions and with taking my case. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a good lawyer.

Posted by Aiyesha Branch | July 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best

Val Wilson was hired as, my attorney for my motor vehicle accident... His service was EXCELLENT.. I WAS VERY PLEASED.. EVERYTHING WAS ON POINT. NO COMPLAINTS AT ALL. I WOULD DEFINATELY RECOMMAND HIM AND HIS TEAM.

Posted by Lauren | April 29, 2015

Top Personal Injury Firm in Philadelphia

Wilson and Johnson have handled many personal injury cases for my family with amazing outcomes. They kept everyone informed and we had full confidence in them throughout the entire length of the case. They are very knowledgeable in their practice and work hard for their clients. I would refer anyone ...to this firm. Very professional and definitely the type of lawyers you want working for you.

Posted by Thomas | February 2, 2015

Injury from car accident

I was recommended to Val by a work associate after my accident. I called his office after hours and he got back to me the same night. He immediately set up a meeting with me and my wife and explained what he could do to make us whole. Val really impressed us by the way he and his staff stated on top ...of things and kept us informed. My wife and I would recommend him to anyone who asks for a recommendation.

Posted by Margaret | February 2, 2015

Personal Injury Case

We were referred to Mr. Wilson after sustaining injuries in a car accident. Mr. Wilson worked nonstop On our case to bring us complete satisfaction. I would highly recommend him and his firm.

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Val Pleet Wilson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jay Kivitz

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Val treats every case as if it was his only case, and he does everything he can to achieve a good result for his clients. Val is one of the most creative thinkers in devising case and trial strategy."

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Michael Mullen

Car accident lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Val is a terrific attorney! He truly cares for each and every client! I highly recommend him!"

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Michael Mullen

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Citation in Honor of Val Pleet Wilson, The Council of the City of Philadelphia

Work Experience

1984 - Present

CEO, Wilson & Johnson

1978 - 1984

Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

Associations

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Client Confidentiality

Classified

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Education

1977

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor and Law Review

1974

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts and Magna Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2017

March 2, 2017 at the Crystal Tea Room

Pain Medication - The Ethical and Strategic Implications for Trial Lawyers.

Languages

English

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