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Wellborn Jack Jr. (July 23, 1936 – April 4, 2023) was an American attorney noted for his advocacy and pioneering legal work in defense of combat veterans with PTSD. His landmark cases contributed significantly to the fields of criminal law and mental health.

Early life and education
Wellborn Jack Jr. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and was the son of Wellborn Jack Sr., a member of the Louisiana House of Representativess and a notable attorney and grandson of George Whitfield Jack, Sr.. He graduated from C. E. Byrd High School and earned a law degree from Louisiana State University, where he was the editor-in-chief of the Louisiana Law Review.

Legal career
Jack Jr. practiced law alongside his father and gained recognition for his pioneering work with PTSD in legal defenses. His notable case in 1981, involving Vietnam veteran Charles Heads, was the first in the United States where PTSD was accepted as a full defense in a criminal trial.

Personal life and environmental activism
In addition to his legal career, Jack Jr. was deeply committed to environmental causes and played a key role in the creation of the Caney Creek Wilderness Area in Arkansas. He was a member of the Ozark Society and named "Conservationist of the Year" for his contributions and legal work in this area.

Legacy
Jack Jr.'s work in PTSD defense has had a lasting impact on legal approaches to veteran mental health and PTSD.