attorney
James A. Wilson
In January 2001, after more than six years as the first in-house chief prosecutor and general counsel to the North Carolina Medical Board, I opened my solo law practice with the goal of becoming the premier practice in North Carolina regarding the law of healthcare professional licensing, privileging, and credentialing.
As of January 1, 2022, I joined the professional licensing team at Ward and Smith, P.A.
Please don’t hesitate to reach me there.
Recognizing that you have committed your professional life to helping your patients, my highest professional purpose remains to clear up anything that might interfere with your doing so. My practice is devoted exclusively to helping healthcare professionals obtain and preserve the constellation of rights — licenses, privileges, credentials, and registrations — necessary for successful practice. I look forward to working with my colleagues at Ward and Smith in pursuit of the same goal in serving healthcare professionals in North Carolina.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
Bachelor of Science, Physics, 1982
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor with Honors, 1989
• Order of the Coif
• Law Alumni Scholar, 1987-1989
• Law Review, 1987-1989
• Law Review Business Manager, 1988-1989
Honors
• Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ rating since 2002
• Selected to Super Lawyers® 2008-2013, 2018-2022
• Selected to Best Lawyers® since 2013, Best Lawyers® Raleigh Health Care “Lawyer of the Year” 2014, 2017, and 2019, 2023
• While in solo practice, ranked a Tier 1 firm in Raleigh for healthcare law by U.S. News — Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” since 2014
Military Service
• United States Marine Corps
Active duty, 1982-1986
Honorable discharge as a Captain, 1991
Bar Admissions
• North Carolina
Office manager
Susanne M. Newman
Susanne was graduated from the University of Notre Dame in May 1985 with a bachelor's of business administration with a concentration in finance. After working in securities trading and banking for eight years, she pursued her interest in the legal field by training for a career in court reporting. After about twelve years of reporting depositions and court work in Washington, DC and North Carolina, a marriage proposal from Jim transitioned her to her role as his office manager. When not in the office, she is busy with family, volunteering in the community, and hopeful gardening at home.
Susanne remains available for financial and record-keeping matters related to services rendered on or before December 31, 2021.
You may reach Susanne by phone at (919) 361-4300 or by email at susanne@jamesawilson.com.