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4.8 /5.0
33 Client Reviews
$ 275-350 per hour
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Ellen Anna Wright
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About Ellen
Biography
Ellen Anna Wright is a seasoned Massachusetts divorce attorney known for her direct style, practical guidance, and relentless commitment to helping families move through crisis with dignity. Admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 2009 and to the New Hampshire bar in 2016, she focuses her practice on divorce, child custody, mediation, family law, and bankruptcy. She became a certified family court mediator in 2013 and has volunteered for years in Probate and Family Court as both a conciliator and Lawyer for the Day.
Ellen founded Wright Family Law Group with a clear mission: to support people in the middle of family upheaval and give them the tools to overcome adversity. The firm has earned a reputation for guiding clients through high-conflict custody issues, financial strain, and the emotional fallout of divorce with equal parts experience and compassion. As a recovered alcoholic, Ellen brings a level of empathy and insight that resonates deeply with clients facing substance-abuse-related challenges in their families. She understands what crisis feels like—and how families can rebuild.
Beyond the courtroom, Ellen created The Wright Family Law Academy™, an educational arm of the firm designed to meet clients where traditional legal services stop. The Academy offers practical, accessible programs that help people stay grounded and empowered throughout the divorce process, including the well-known 30-Day Divorce Self-Care Challenge, workshops, and other content that gives clients real tools to navigate the emotional and logistical chaos of family restructuring. The goal is simple: build confidence, reduce overwhelm, and help people take control of their lives again.
Ellen also oversees the firm’s dedicated Divorce Support Services Division, which provides divorce coaching and support groups for past and present clients. By blending legal representation with emotional support and structured guidance, Wright Family Law Group offers a holistic model rarely seen in traditional family law practices.
In 2017, Ellen was appointed by Governor Charlie Baker to the Tewksbury Hospital Board of Trustees. She lives in Hamilton with her two children and three cats, who routinely appear in her stories—and occasionally in her videos.
Whether handling a complex custody case, guiding a family through mediation, or empowering clients through the Academy, Ellen is recognized as one of the best divorce attorneys in Massachusetts for people who want experience, honesty, and a firm that genuinely cares about their future.
For the battles you never thought you’d fight — we’ve got your back.
Divorce wasn’t on your vision board, but here we are. Wright Family Law Group cuts through the drama with experienced guidance in custody, support, and mediation—plus coaching and support groups to keep you grounded while the dust settles.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
17 years | 2,500 cases
Family
20%
17 years | 1,500 cases
Alimony
10%
17 years | 500 cases
Child Custody
10%
17 years | 1,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016
2016
Licenses
Licensed in New Hampshire for 9 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Wright Family Law Group
(978) 797-8851
Mobile
1445 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
wrightfamilylawgroup.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Posted by Tom | May 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Inexperienced - not recommended for primary wage earners
Although Ms. Wright was a sympathetic listener, she was totally unprepared and incompetent for handling my divorce. Ms. Wright might be able to handle very simple divorces, if she is representing the alimony recipient. However, if you are the primary wage-earner, I strongly urge you to find a diffe...
Ellen Anna Wright's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Wright has offered her expertise and knowledge to many of my clients through her volunteer work with the Middlesex Bar Conciliation Program. She has proven to be practical and extremely helpful in rather difficult situations. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Family law is a tough field. It takes a special person to deal with the emotional ups and downs and personal issues inherent in family law. Ellen is that attorney."
"Can't ask for a better lawyer. Ellen is knowledgeable in all her practice areas and any client will be well represented."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ellen is an excellent attorney. Her answers to questions here on the Avvo forums demonstrate an impressive intellect and a mastery of the law. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ellen and I have collaborated many times over several years. I have complete confidence in her level of knowledge, skills and ability to zealously advocate for her clients. Ellen is hardworking and tough but that does not get in the way of her exercising compassion in her practice of law."
"Ellen and I were opposing counsel on a very difficult case. She was knowledgeable and tough, yet willing to work towards a resolution that was mutually beneficial for our clients, and was truly the best outcome that could be achieved. I highly recommend Ellen."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wright is a very hard working professional Attorney. She gets the job done and represents her clients with the sensitivity and respect that they deserve. Highly recommend!"
"I wholeheartedly endorse attorney Wright. She fights hard for her clients."
"Ellen is an extremely talented attorney, treats all parties with the utmost respect and is extraordinarily diligent in performing her duties."
"I endorse Ellen! She brings experience and has a wide breadth of knowledge, particularly with her background in accounting, to the cases we have worked on together."
"I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Wright in a divorce proceeding involving issues of custody, property division, and support. Atty. Wright was courteous and a zealous advocate. I highly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several matters with Ellen. She is always prepared, and is well versed in the law. She is a great advocate for her client but is always reasonable and seeks to work things out wherever possible."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Wright is a professional who is dedicated to serving her clients. I recommend highly recommend her as she always performs well for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2019
2019 Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Advocates
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Wright Family Law Group
Associations
Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
Middlesex County Bar Association
Member
Greater Lowell Bar Association
Member
Tewksbury Rotary
Member
Education
2009
Massachusetts School of Law at Andover
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Salem State College
BS - Bachelor of Science
2000
Salem State College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
CLE
The Family Law Lawyers Discovery Toolkit
Publications
2016
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
The Family Law Lawyers Discovery Toolkit
2015
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Ellen earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a grandparent get full custody of a 15 yr old in Alabama if the child has been left at grandparents home for 5 + months
11 Jul 2023
Q&A
Hi can a father who gain full custody of daughter and wants to get her baptize by his best friend and mother has been arrested
08 Jun 2023
Q&A
Just received notice to quit 72 hours in my marital home .
25 Feb 2022
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