About Wrix

Wrix McIlvaine practices personal injury law at Williams Litigation Group, P.C. in Brunswick, Georgia. He has been a member of the Georgia State Bar since 2002. The firm focuses on many legal services, including personal injury, criminal law, and family law, serving clients throughout the region. Wrix's experience allows him to navigate complex legal issues effectively, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive representation. He earned his J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2002, followed by an LL.M.

in Intellectual Property from the Max Planck Institute for Intellectual Property Law in Munich, Germany in 2005. His undergraduate degree — a B.A. from the University of Delaware — was completed in 1998. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both law and intellectual property, enhancing his ability to handle diverse cases. Wrix's career includes various roles at Williams Litigation Group. He joined the firm as a lawyer intern in 2006 and quickly progressed to supervising lawyer in the same year. By 2009, he became a partner, reflecting his dedication and expertise in personal injury and other practice areas.

His experience also includes working as a California State Certified Law Clerk in 2004, which further developed his legal skills. His practice encompasses multiple areas of law, including DUI & DWI, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and civil rights. Wrix is known for his ability to manage cases at various legal stages, from initial consultations to trial proceedings. He has represented clients in the Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals, as well as in federal courts such as the Southern District of Georgia and the Middle District of Georgia. Wrix is actively involved in several professional associations. He volunteers with Georgia Lawyers for the Arts and is a member of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit Bar Association and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His commitment to pro bono work is evident through his Certificate of Achievement in Pro Bono Service.

He also held leadership positions during his education, serving as Vice President of the Student Bar Association at both the Max Planck Institute and Thomas Jefferson School of Law. In addition to his legal practice, Wrix contributes to his community through various roles, including serving on the McIntosh County Board of Elections. He has also been involved in student organizations, including the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, where he served as President of the student chapter. His diverse interests and active participation in the legal community underscore his dedication to both his clients and the broader legal profession.

Education

Max Planck Institute for Intellectual Property Law, Munich, Germany

LL.M. | Intellectual Property

2005

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

J.D.

2002

University of Delaware

B.A.

1998

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Williams Litigation Group, P.C.

Williams Litigation Group
2016

Partner

THE McILVAINE LAW GROUP, LLC
2009

Supervising Lawyer

Georgia Public Defender Standards Council
2006

Lawyer Intern

Boehmert & Boehmert
2006

California State Certified Law Clerk

San Diego Public Defender
2004

Accepted Jurisdictions

Georgia
Southern District of Georgia
11th Circuit
Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia Court of Appeals
Middle District of Georgia

Court Admissions

Georgia Supreme Court State Supreme Court
Georgia Court of Appeals State Appeals Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit U.S. Circuit Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Criminal Law DUI & DWI Family Law Bankruptcy Intellectual Property Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights Entertainment & Sports Law White Collar Crime

Legal Services Scope

Initial consultations Trial proceedings

Certifications & Awards

Certificate of Achievement in Pro Bono Service

Vietnam Veterans of San Diego

Professional Associations

Georgia Lawyers for the Arts

Volunteer Lawyer 2008 - Current

Atlantic Judicial Circuit Bar Association

has membership 2008 - Current

Georgia State Bar

has membership 2006 - Current

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

has membership 2006 - Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

has membership 2004 - Current

Sigma Chi Fraternity

1998 - Current

McIntosh County Board of Elections

Board has membership 2010 - 2012

Student Bar Association (MIPLC) Vice President

Vice President 2005 - 2006

Student Bar Association (TJSL)

Vice President 2004 - 2005

Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Student Chapter)

President 2004 - 2005

Treasurer

Just Democracy 2004 - 2005

The Informer

Editor-in-Chief 2004 - 2005