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Roger C. Wilson
About Roger
Biography
Big-Firm Expertise; Small-Firm Treatment. Criminal defense; business and commercial litigation; divorce, estate disputes, and other family law; personal injury and wrongful death. Trial and appellate litigation in all Georgia federal and state courts.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Litigation
25%
36 years
White Collar Crime
25%
36 years
Federal Crime
20%
36 years
Criminal Defense
10%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 35 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 33 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
The Roger C. Wilson Law Firm, PC
1100 Peachtree Street, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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Posted by Chris | July 28, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Smart, Honest, Courageous
Mr. Wilson represented me in a criminal matter a few years ago. I called him in the middle of the night and he came down and got me out of jail. I would recommend him to anyone for anything. If it happens to be out of his field, I would have complete confidence in anybody he recommended. He is very ...
Posted by Cody | July 28, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Client review
I have known Roger Wilson for many years,I have used his services for everything from divorce cases to business disputes,and each time the outcome was in my favor..I have also recommended him to friends for everything from DUI cases to legal business matters,Roger is a fighter,and has a very good und...
Posted by John | July 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Mr. Roger C. Wilson, Attorney
Roger Wilson, he is the exemplar of what the entire law profession should be. Zealous, brilliant, perfectly ethical, and informed. Mr. Wilson worked tirelessly for me sparing no energies or resources to obtain justice for me while representing me in a case that was essentially a false prosecution. It...
Roger C. Wilson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this Roger! He is a great lawyer who always works hard for his clients."
"I have known Roger for many years and can think of no other lawyer with higher integrity and character. Roger holds a deep devotion to the well-being of his clients and the success of their cases. It is my pleasure to unequivocally endorse Roger Wilson."
"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Roger. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Roger Wilson. Roger is a trial tested experienced lawyer who prepares his client's cases to win and presents the matters with professionalism and charisma. He is held in high esteem by his fellow lawyers. I can think of no higher endorsement than that I would entrust him with my own case."
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Experience
Honors
1989
Editor-in-Chief, Ga. Journal of International & Comparative Law, University of Georgia School of Law
1985
Ph Beta Kappa, George Washington University
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Adjunct Professor, John Marshall Law School--Atlanta, GA
1995 - 2008
Partner, Evert Weathersby Houff--Atlanta, GA
1991 - 1995
Attorney, Morgan Lewus & Bockius--Washington, DC
1989 - 1991
Judicial Law Clerk, Judge R. Kenton Musgrave, U.S. Court of International Trade--NY, NY
Associations
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. K
Negotiated with prosecutors to obtain plea deal to a single misdemeanor, with no imprisonment. Client released after entering plea.
[United States Grand Jury] Matter of CL
Federal criminal investigation terminated with no charges
United States v. J.
Case dismissed
United States v. M-S
Dismissal of all charges after indictment and before trial.
United States v. M.
Case dismissed
United States v. C.
Dismissal of most charges; plea to lesser count.
State v. Thompson, 313 Ga. App. 844 (2012)
Reversal of conviction and sentence
Willson, et al. v. Tselios, et al.
Obtained judgment for clients for all amounts due on contract plus interest and attorney's fees.
United States v. H.
Not guilty verdicts; reduced-charge plea.
Grund v. Crescent Holdings & Investments, Inc.
Dismissal of all claims against clients before trial.
State v. W.
DUI dismissed with plea to lesser offense.
Caylor v. Delmar Gardens
Payment of all client claims in settlement before trial.
State v. B.
Dismissal of DUI, reduction to lesser misdemeanor.
State v. S.
No guilty verdict
Tuvim v. UJC, 285 Ga. 632 (2009)
Reversal of trial court; order that client receive full amount of disputed assets immediately.
Voelker v. Williams and GEICO
Payment of all client's claims pre-lawsuit.
Lares v. Northside Hospital, et al.
Payment of all client claims in settlement before trial.
Lynch v. Kress
Payment of all client claims in settlement before trial.
State v. C.
Dismissal of all charges
Chandler, et al. v. Ford Motor Co., et al.
Settlement and payment of client claims.
Ansley, et al. v. Bridgestone-Firestone, et al.
Payment of all client claims in settlement before trial.
In Re: Infocure Litigation
Payment of all client claims in settlement before trial.
Bell v. Royster
Payment of client claims in settlement before trial.
Education
1995
New York University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1989
University of Georgia School of Law
JD, cum laude
1985
George Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
"Red LIne" Radio News Program
Yemen of Discord: Is Saudi Meddling Legal?
2015
"Red Line" News Radio Program
Interview: "HIllary Clinton: Ready for Emailgate?"
2015
"Red LIine" News Radio Program
Interview: "U.S.--Russia: Eye for Eye; Spy for Spy"
2011
St. Crispin's Day Federal Criminal Defense Seminar
Lawyer-Client Conduct and Relations in Federal Criminal Cases
Publications
2015
Sputnik Inernational News
New York Russian "Spy" Case is Not James Bond
2010
The Appellate Review
Recent Changes in the Eleventh Circuit and Other Federal Appellate Rules
2002
Columns
No Enemy Within: Self-Contradiction in Defendants' Arguments Against The Vaccine Act's Adulterant/Contaminant Exception
1992
Journal of European Business
An International Antidumping Primer: Know the Rules Before an Antidumping Complaint Arrives
1989
19 Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law i
Introduction to Proceedings of Conference on Prospects for Agreement on Services and Intellectual Property in the GATT Uruguay Round (1989);
1987
17 Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law 591
The Hague Evidence Convention in U.S. Courts: Aerospatiale and the Path Not Taken
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Am I going to go to jail?
05 Jun 2018
Q&A
Federal indictments how long can the investigation last.
19 Jul 2015
Q&A
Can I plea nolo on felony forgery 1 charge? I have never been in trouble before. Not even a speeding ticket. It is a BS charge
06 May 2014