Background
Wilks, Jay F. was born on May 21, 1938 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Son of Abe M. and Rosalie (Solomon) Wilks.
Wilks, Jay F. was born on May 21, 1938 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Son of Abe M. and Rosalie (Solomon) Wilks.
Duke University (B A., 1960). Washington & Lee University (Juris Doctor, 1963). Order of the Coif. Associate Editor, Washington & Lee Law Review, 1962-1963.
Board Member and Treasurer, Virginia Equine Center Foundation, since 1986.
Member of Board of Trustees of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, since 1986.
Worked at Wilks & Alper, Professional Corporation (Norfolk, Virginia) specializing in Corporate, Tax, Banking, Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate. General Civil Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1963, Virginia.
Order of the Coif.
Associate Editor, Washington & Lee Law Review, 1962-1963. Board Member and Treasurer, Virginia Equine Center Foundation, 1986-1993. Member of Board of Trustees of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 1986-1994.
Listed in: The Best Lawyers in America.
Who"s Who Registry of Business Leaders. Member: Norfolk-Portsmouth, Virginia and American (Member, Real Estate Section) Bar Associations.
Wilks & Alper, Professional Corporation was founded in 1990 by Jay F. Wilks who was previously a senior member of the largest law firm in the City of Norfolk, but who desired to establish a boutique practice with more emphasis on meeting the needs of clients as efficiently and economically as possible. Shortly following its formation, the firm hired Susan C. Alper now a member of the firm, and Cynthia A. Nahorney thereby providing the desired full service representation of its clients in the specialized areas of corporate, banking, residential and commercial real estate, estate planning, probate and civil litigation.
Director, board of trustees Ben Gurion University of Negev, Beersheva, Israel, 1986-1994. President Friends of the Virginia Beach Mounted Police, since 1986. Director, secretary-treasurer Virginia Equine Center Foundation, Lexington, 1987-1993.
Board directors Virginia Opera Association, Norfolk, 1973-1979, United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Norfolk, 1971-1974. Member American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association, Order of the Coif, Town Point Club.
Married Marlene B., June 18, 1962 (divorced 1983). Children: David B., Reiss F., Jennifer P. Married Marsha Rosita DelRosario, February 2, 1988.