Economic Development Law Energy Law Mediation Natural Resources Law Oil and Gas Law
R. Wilson Montjoy II
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 
Firm
Butler Snow LLP
233 Best Lawyers awards
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Wilson Montjoy's broad practice spans both the energy and economic development sectors. He has served as lead counsel on some of the region's largest industrial projects, advising clients on each stage of the process from site selection and negotiating incentive packages to the construction and regulatory matters surrounding the facilities. He also frequently represents energy companies and project developers in regulatory, contractual, real estate, and environmental matters. Montjoy’s work has been recognized in multiple publications, including Chambers USA and Best Lawyers, each noting his experience in the areas of energy and economic development law.
Firm
Butler Snow LLP
233 Best Lawyers awards
Overview
- University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1978
- University of Mississippi, BA, graduated 1975
- Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
- American Bar Association - Board of Governors, House of Delegates, Nominating Committee, Young Lawyers Division, Assembly Speaker, Clerk, Director, Fellow, Section on Environment, Officer and Director
- Capital Area Bar Association - Board of Directors
- Institute for Professionals in Taxation - Member
- Jackson Young Lawyers - President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
- Mississippi Bar Association - Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Chair, Young Lawyers Division, Director, Fellow
- Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
- American Bar Association - Board of Governors, House of Delegates, Nominating Committee, Young Lawyers Division, Assembly Speaker, Clerk, Director, Fellow, Section on Environment, Officer and Director
- Capital Area Bar Association - Board of Directors
- Institute for Professionals in Taxation - Member
- Jackson Young Lawyers - President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
- Mississippi Bar Association - Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Chair, Young Lawyers Division, Director, Fellow
- University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1978
- University of Mississippi, BA, graduated 1975
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mediation, Jackson, MS (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Economic Development Law
- Energy Law
- Mediation
- Natural Resources Law
- Oil and Gas Law
Special Focus:
- Public Utility
Awards:
- AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Mid-South Super Lawyers®, Project Development
- Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Energy and Natural Resources
- Who's Who in the World
- Who's Who in American Law
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