Walter D. Willson

Commercial Litigation

4.0 (1 reviews)

Ridgeland, Mississippi

37+ years experience

Wells Marble & Hurst PLLC

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

601-605-6900

https://wellsmarble.com/professionals/walter-d-willson/

300 Concourse Boulevard, Suite 200, PO Box 131, Ridgeland, MS 39157

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Bio

Walter Willson practices in the areas of commercial litigation, lender liability, insurance defense and complex litigation. He has extensive experience representing consumer credit institutions, banks, finance companies, and other lenders in cases involving consumer and commercial loans, and the purchase of debt protection instruments and/or credit insurance, and advises clients on regulatory issues related to the development and marketing of debt protection products, and has drafted contracts (and implemented programs) for use by the lending/credit industry. Walter also handles transactions and trial work involving corporate and contract matters, securities regulation involving broker-dealer disputes, intellectual property, and trade secret disputes for several institutional clients on a national basis, having defended litigation matters in 44 states.A member of the Mississippi and Texas Bars and the Defense Research Institute, Walter was named a 2006 Super Lawyer in the inaugural group of Mid-South Super Lawyers, as well as being selected again each year since that time. He was also selected as a Leader in General Commercial Litigation in Chambers USA in 2010 and 2011. In addition, Walter holds an AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, as well as being selected as a "Best Lawyer" by Best Lawyers in America. A native of Lakeland, Florida, Walter received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University and the Juris Doctor degree from Mississippi College School of Law.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Insurance Law
AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Mid-South Super Lawyer 2006-Present
top 50 Mississippi Mid-South Super Lawyer 2012
Chambers USA Recommended Attorney in Commercial Litigation 2010-Present
Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation 2012- Present
Selected for Inclusion in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers 2013

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

Mississippi College, J.D., graduated 1988
Baylor University, BA, graduated 1984

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Reviews

Helen Walker

2 weeks ago

A seasoned and effective advocate for complex business disputes

I engaged Walter Willson and his team at Wells Marble & Hurst to handle a complex commercial dispute involving a contract breach with a former supplier. With his 37 years of experience, particularly in commercial litigation and insurance defense, he provided a clear and strategic assessment from the outset. His deep understanding of Mississippi law and his AV Preeminent rating were evident in the quality of his counsel. He successfully navigated us through pre-trial motions, ultimately securing a favorable settlement that protected our interests. The only minor critique would be that communication during particularly busy periods could sometimes take a day to receive a response. Overall, I highly recommend Mr. Willson for his expertise and steady hand in high-stakes business litigation.