Wilson & Scholz

09/06/2026

View John Phillip "Phil" Wilson's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/29/2026

The “Wilson” in Wilson & Scholz has always meant more than a name on the door.

John P. “Phil” Wilson built this practice over the course of nearly five decades. He built it the way he practiced law: with experience, persistence, a healthy dose of stubbornness, and a genuine commitment to the people who trusted him to represent them.

Those of us who knew Phil also know that no professional biography could ever quite capture him. He was sharp, funny, ornery, generous, and unmistakably Phil. He might finish a hearing, step outside with his pipe, and then somehow decide a cigarette was also necessary. He had opinions, usually wasn't shy about sharing them, and had accumulated enough years in court that there was very little he hadn't seen before.

But underneath all of that was a formidable lawyer who knew his craft cold and cared deeply about the people he represented. For more than 34 years, Phil served as the public defender in Johnson Circuit Court. Generations of clients had him standing beside them when they needed a lawyer, and generations of attorneys in Johnson County had the experience of practicing with him or against him.

Even after he began trying to retire, Phil remained part of this office. His knowledge, his stories, his habits, and more than a little of his personality became part of its fabric.

When the practice passed into new hands, Phil's name stayed.

It stayed because this firm did not begin with Wilson & Scholz. It began with Phil in 1974, and everything we do today rests in some measure on what he spent all those years building. We are enormously proud to carry his name forward.

More than that, we are grateful we got to know the man whose name is on the door.

Our hearts are with Jenn, Julie, John, Mike, and the entire Wilson family.

We will miss you, Phil.

08/11/2026

Excited to be a part of this journey!

02/21/2026

Don’t miss out on the Sycamore Ice Skating Club Annual Ice Show tonight! Take a look in the program and you’ll see us there!

Good Luck, skaters! Skate Great!

02/01/2026

Excited to help bring Jackson’s dreams to life!

Jim Howe Motorsports LLC is honored to welcome Wilson & Scholz, a general practice law firm based in Franklin (IN), to our growing stable of sponsors for our 2026 season with Jackson Jessup, age 10, from Westfield (IN).

Wilson & Scholz was founded by John “Phil” Wilson in 1974 with Maximilian “Max” Scholz joining the practice. Max is the primary partner, allowing Phil to reduce his hours. The firm handles all legal matters throughout Indiana but their most common areas of practice are criminal, family, and estate law.

Max graduated from Stetson College of Law in Gulfport, FL. His journey has taken him from private practice to roles as a prosecutor in both Marion and Johnson counties. He brings a comprehensive experience and a commitment to excellence to every case. His unique background equips him to handle complex legal challenges with a nuanced and informed approach.

Often seen in flip flops and shorts, you’ll find Max is not your stereotypical stodgy attorney. He’s relatable, welcoming, and understanding. He does, however, wear a three-piece suit to court; as he is above all else sharp minded (and dressed), professional, and commanding in the court room.

JHM is proud to have Max and his practice support us for Jackson’s sophomore season in the JHM #62 BirelART C28-S16 kart with power from a BBS Race Engine Development Mini-Swift. In his debut with the team last year, Jackson posted seven wins, ten fast times, and finished all but one of his 17 races he started. He won the Mini-Swift championship with the Ohio Valley Karting Association (OVKA) at G&J Kartway (Camden, OH) and was runner-up in the class in the Southern Indiana Racing Association (SIRA) traveling street series.

Though that is a tough stat line to better, Jim and Jackson are wanting even more for 2026. And support from Wilson & Scholz will definitely go a long way toward helping us get there when the season starts 29 MAR at G&J Kartway (Camden, OH) with OVKA.

We’d love to have your company join us for Jackson’s “super sophomore” season. Race fans support car sponsors and we have some great programs to help your business grow. Don’t forget, JHM is a LLC so any sponsorship can be counted as advertising (business expense) for taxes. Give Jim a call today!!!!

01/01/2026

What are you looking forward to this year? We’re looking forward to serving more of you!

12/25/2025

🎄Wilson & Scholz wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄

11/27/2025

We’re thankful for all of our Wilson & Scholz family & friends!

What are you thankful for?

09/13/2025

To our Wilson & Scholz Community,

The Wilson to our Wilson & Scholz, Phil, has recently been fighting a difficult health battle. Just as we would expect, he has been taking it on in true fighting spirit. This week has proven to be an especially trying week for him, though. At this time we ask that you all join us in uplifting him through prayer & positivity.

Thank you for your support.

08/22/2025

There’s still time to make moves for National Make A Will Month. We’d love to help you out this August!