Rocky Mount Telgram, New Superior Court judge sworn in

Trellis, Judge Timothy W. Wilson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Tim holds a bachelor's degree in physics and mathematics from Duke University and a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. Tim is married to his wife, with whom he has 2 daughters. 

PoynerSpruill, Tim Wilson Appointed Superior Court Judge

Tim previously worked as a partner at Poyner Spruill LLP. He worked in rural Georgia as a high school mathematics teacher. 

NC, Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Nash County

Tim Wilson currently serves as a superior court judge in Superior Court District 7A. He was appointed to this position in 2022. 

As a partner at Poyner Spruill LLP., Wilson focused on eminent domain and land condemnation, tort and insurance litigation, insurance defense and coverage, products liability, will caveats, major plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death.

Has experience as lead counsel in jury trials in over fifteen counties in Eastern North Carolina.

- As a partner at Poyner Spruill LLP., Wilson focused on eminent domain and land condemnation, tort and insurance litigation, insurance defense and coverage, products liability, will caveats, major plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death.
- Has experience as lead counsel in jury trials in over fifteen counties in Eastern North Carolina.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Tim Wilson did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Served as a member of the Teach for America Charter Corps, teaching high school math.

- Served as a member of the Teach for America Charter Corps, teaching high school math.

Community Involvement

Tim Wilson

- The Superior Court Judge hears both civil and criminal cases. Superior Court Judges try civil cases involving more than $10,000. Superior Court Judge hear appeals of misdemeanors and infraction cases that were first heard in the District Court,
- They make decisions on bail, meaning a Superior Court Judge could keep a non-dangerous person in jail before they are convicted by setting a high bail.
- In each district (except Wake County), the most senior judge in years of service is designated the senior resident superior court judge. They are responsible for various administrative duties, including appointing magistrates and some other court officials, and managing the scheduling of civil cases for trial.
- Superior court judges rotate among the districts within their divisions.  
- The Superior Court Judge is elected for 8-year terms. Elections are partisan.