Harry Wilson’s clients call him “brilliant,” “masterful,” and “outstanding.” Rachel Maddow has read from his work on her MSNBC show, and the New York Times, the Washington Post, and NBC, among others, have reported on his cases. Recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Benchmark Litigation, and International Law Office for his results in complex, high-stakes matters, Harry works closely with his clients to balance aggressive litigation strategies with opportunities for early and efficient resolution.
“A brilliant legal strategist.”
– Litigation counsel for a publicly-traded software company
“An outstanding reputation . . . creative, thoughtful, and diligent. Valued in both the courtroom and the boardroom.”
– Former state attorney general
“Smart, articulate, ethical . . . a breeze to work with.”
– General counsel of an educational media company
Harry represents businesses and governments litigating complex statutory claims and managing pre-litigation investigations. He has first-chaired trials testing state and federal constitutional limits and led teams in multiple litigations involving complex statutory claims exceeding $300 million. He specializes in antitrust, false claims, unlawful trade practices, racketeering, and constitutional questions. He also has extensive experience defending class actions and mass torts.
Harry chairs the firm’s Government Practice Group and leads the firm's New York office. Recent high-profile litigation includes:
Constitutional Law
Antitrust
Firearms/Second Amendment Litigation
Substance Use Disorder Recovery Advocacy
Harry is an active member of the alcoholism and addiction recovery community. He serves on the board of Phoenix House NY, a 400-bed substance use and mental health treatment program in New York City and Long Island. He is also the former chair of the board of directors of Fora Health Recovery & Treatment, one of the largest non-profit substance use disorder treatment programs in the Pacific Northwest. He led Fora’s 2016-2020 capital campaign, which raised $30 million to build a state-of-the-art medical facility for individuals suffering from substance use disorder. In 2019, Fora presented him with the 20th annual Freedom Award in recognition of his efforts to fight the stigma of addiction. Harry is in long-term recovery from alcoholism and addiction.
Before joining Markowitz Herbold, Harry clerked for United States District Court Judge Michael H. Simon and was an Assistant Attorney General at the Oregon Department of Justice. He is a graduate of Harvard University and Lewis & Clark Law School.
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