Ernest J. Wright

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ERNEST JOSEPH WRIGHT, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 28, 1953; admitted to bar, 1978, Ohio; admitted to bar, 1982, North Carolina. Married to Marcia M. Wright, two children; Jonathan, Desiree. EDUCATION: Howard University, Washington, D.C. (B.A. with honors, 1975); Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland, Ohio (J.D., 1978).  MEMBER: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; Onslow County Bar Association; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Black Lawyers Association; Ohio State Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association.  PAST AND PRESENT CIVIC: Onslow County Commissioner (1992-2000); Vice-Chairman, Onslow County Board of Commissioners (1996-2000); State Chairman, North Carolina Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board (1995-2000); Board of Directors, Onslow County Women’s Shelter; Treasurer, Jacksonville Community Penalties; Board of Directors, Onslow County Boys and Girls Club; Coach, (15 years) Jacksonville City Recreation Department; Member- Board of Directors Jacksonville/Onslow County Chamber of Commerce (1996-2004); Member, Treasurer, Teen Court, Onslow County; Omega Man of the Year, 2002 and 2014; Past President, Onslow County Bar Association; Past President- 4th Judicial Bar Association (2007); Adjunct Professor, Webster University, Camp Lejeune, NC- Labor Relations (2004-2008); Chairman, Onslow County Board of Elections (2012-2014); Member, ZECA School of Arts & Science; Member, Jacksonville Tourism Development Authority. MILITARY: U.S. Marine Corps, Captain, Judge Advocate (1978-1982), Navy Achievement Medal recipient.  LICENSED TO PRACTICE: U.S. Court of Appeals (4th Circuit); United States District Court for Eastern District of North Carolina; United States Court of Military Appeals; United States Magistrate Court; North Carolina Courts: Supreme Court; Court of Appeals; Superior Court (Civil and Criminal); District Court (Civil and Criminal); and all Ohio Courts.  REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Guardian Ad Litem Program, Fourth Judicial District, American Service Center, Inc., Cheveux School of Hair Design, Onslow County Partnership for Children, General Counsel, Montford Point Marine Association and American Federation of Government Employees, Local 2065 (1983-Present).