Walt Wright is a managing attorney of Trinity Law Group, a preeminent greater Boston business law firm. Described in the press as “an entrepreneur’s best friend”, a business publisher characterizes him as “a seasoned veteran who has done countless deals and can help make sure you get the best terms possible”. Wright counsels companies, entrepreneurs, executives, and investors. A U.S. and EU citizen, he is trusted to address the complex legal and strategic issues involved in growing businesses and in business transactions including mergers and acquisitions, financings, technology and intellectual property licensing, contracts, executive compensation, employment termination, commercial transactions, and business operations.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 1983 | 05/30/2022 |
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Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | New England Super Lawyers | 2020 |
15 YEARS Super Lawyer | New England Super Lawyers | 2020 |
M&A LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR –BOSTON. | AQ Global | 2015 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
GAMECHANGER OF THE YEAR (M&A) | AQ Global | 2015 |
Fellow | American Bar Foundation | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | New England Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Venture Capital Lawyer of the Year -Massachusetts | ACQ 5 Global Award | 2014 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
M&A Award - Client Focused Business Law Firm of the Year | Acquisition International | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | New England Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Top Lawyer - Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Law | American Lawyer | 2013 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Corporate and Securities Law - United States | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Top-Rated Business & Commercial Attorney - The Definitive Guide | American Lawyer Media | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | New England Super Lawyers | 2012 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | New England Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | New England Super Lawyers | 2010 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | New England Super Lawyers | 2009 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
Top 100 List 2008 | SuperLawyers | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2007 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2006 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
Super Lawyer | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2005 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
Super Lawyer | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2004 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2002 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2001 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2000 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1999 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1998 |
Who's Who in the World | Marquis Who's Who | 1997 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1997 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1996 |
Who's Who in America | Marquis Who's Who | 1996 |
Who's Who in Finance and Industry | Marquis Who's Who | 1996 |
Dedication & Commitment to the boys and girls of Needham | Needham Little League Baseball | 1995 |
Who's Who in American Law | Marquis Who's Who in American Law | 1995 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1995 |
Magna Cum Laude | Boston College Law School | 1983 |
Dedicated Service to Needham Citizens & School Children | Needham School Committee | 1981 |
Outstanding Service to the School Children of the Nation | National Associations of School Boards | 1981 |
Adelman Scholarship | Boston College Law School | 1981 |
Tufts Graduate Scholarship | Tufts University | 1979 |
Magna Cum Laude | Tufts University | 1979 |
Dedicated Service to Special Needs Children | Commonwealth of Massachusetts | 1976 |
New England Youth of the Year | Exchange Club | 1975 |
Tufts Honors Scholarship | Tufts University | 1975 |
Needham Youth of the Year | Needham Exchange Club | 1974 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Trinity Law Group, LLC | 2007 - Present |
Managing Director | Rich May | 1983 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Foundation | Fellow | 2014 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 1983 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1983 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Boston College Law School | JD | 1983 |
Tufts University | MA - Masters | 1980 |
Tufts University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1979 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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"Breakfast with the 'Entrepreneur’s Best Friend' --- A Lawyer? | Entrepreneurship Start Up Best Practices | 2010 |
Negotiating With VCs on the Ten Most Important Deal Points in Venture Capital Financings With Walter Wright | Venture Capital Negotiation & Deal Terms | 2006 |
Current Developments in the Law for In-house Counsel - Executive Compensation Issues | Employment Law - Executive Compensation | 2005 |
Presidents' Forum | Outsourcing Technology & Services | 2005 |
Doing Business in the United States | Employment Based Immigration Issues & Strategic Planning in the USEmployment Based Immigration Issues & Strategic Planning in the US | 2005 |
CLE Conference | How To Build A Business During A Workout | 2005 |
Venture Capital Financing Conference | Getting A Venture Capital Deal Done Effectively And Ethically | 2004 |
Nanotechnology Seminar | Nanotechnology - An evening with Tim Harper | 2004 |
Annual Conference MassTech | License Agreements for Early Stage Companies | 2003 |
MTLC Annual Conference | The Spectrum of Financing Options - The Investment Food Chain | 2003 |
Tie Boston Business Summit | Power Partnerships (Joint Ventures, Partnerships & Strategic Alliances) | 2002 |
Venture Capital Outlook | Venture Capital | 2001 |
Capital Venue Monthly Meeting | Emerging Company and Start Ups | 2000 |
EDR Environmental Symposium | Environmental Liability Financing & Real Estate | 1999 |
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