John H. Wilson

Biography

Attorney John H. Wilson joined Crivello, Nichols & Hall S.C. as an Associate in July 2025, following graduation from Marquette University Law School. During his time at Marquette Law School, he served as a research assistant, student ambassador, staff editor, and Editor-in-Chief of the Marquette Intellectual Property & Innovation Law Review. His primary practices area includes insurance defense, environmental litigation, business transactions and contracts, and real property and land use. During his time in law school, John gained experience working in-house in the public and private sectors, at the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic, and as a law clerk at a real estate firm in New Berlin and Crivello, Nichols & Hall.  

John pursued his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he double majored in Political Science and Environmental Studies. Before attending law school, he worked at Expert Institute where he helped attorneys find the best expert witness for their cases.

Outside of his legal career, Attorney Wilson can be found playing golf, slow-pitch softball, and pickleball. He is a proud season ticket holder for the Green Bay Packers thanks to his grandfather (Howie Ruetz) who played for the Packers and received season tickets for members of his family.

Honors and Awards

• CALI Award for Excellence in International Intellectual Property
• Editor-in-Chief of the Marquette Intellectual Property & Innovation Law Review

Publications

• The Laboratory of Repair: Testing California’s Right to Repair Law in the Post-Analytical Phase, 29 Marq. Intell. Prop. & Innovation L. Rev. 2, (2025)
• IP at the Border: FIFA and Its Relationship with the Department of Homeland Security, (forthcoming 2026)

Practice Areas

Insurance Defense, Coverage, and Disputes
Business Transactions and Contracts
Real Property and Land Use
Mass Tort and Toxic Tort Litigation
Environmental Litigation and Coverage

Bar Admissions

State of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Wisconsin

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 2020 (with distinction)
Marquette University Law School, J.D., 2025

Professional Organizations

State Bar of Wisconsin