Jay Wilkerson is a native of North Carolina, raised and currently residing in Raleigh. He has been in private practice continuously since 1992. He has a wide experience with the legal issues surrounding both private and public construction projects. The majority of Mr. Wilkerson's practice involves construction litigation, arbitration and mediation. He also has a specialty practice in defending contractors against citations issued by the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Court Admissions

• State of North Carolina, 1992
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1994
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, 1993 
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, 1994
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, 1997

Professional Activities and Affiliations

• Member, American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry, 2001-Present
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association Construction Law Section, 1992-Present
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association Construction Law Section Council, 1999-2002

Honors

• Martindale-Hubbell ("AV") Peer Review Rated
• Business North Carolina's Legal Elite, Construction Law, 2006-2008; 2010-Present

Certifications and Credentials

• Mediator certified by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission for North Carolina Superior Courts, 2007-Present

Speeches, Panel Discussions and Seminars

• New North Carolina Retainage Statute, Institute of Government County Attorney's Conference, 2008
• New North Carolina Retainage Statute and Subcontract Clauses, North Carolina Utility Contractors Association Spring Meeting, 2008
• Highlights of a Construction Law Practice, North Carolina Bar Association Practical Skills Course, 2002-2005, 2007-2008
• The State of State Construction, North Carolina Utility Contractors Association, Spring Meeting, 2004
• Strategies for Getting Paid, North Carolina Utility Contractors Association, Fall Meeting, 2004
• OSHA Regulations: Does Your Construction Site Comply?, OSHA Regulation Update, Lorman Education Services Seminar, May 30, 2001
• The Federal Construction Process, North Carolina Bar Association Construction Law Section Annual Meeting, 2000
• OSHA Appellate Process in North Carolina, North Carolina & South Carolina Bar Associations Construction Law Sections Annual Meeting, 1997