Wayne Wright Dempsey Jr.
- Dunwoody, GA
- Licensed
- Free consultation
About Wayne
Practice areas
- Wills and living wills: 30%
Much of my estate planning work is geared toward drafting wills and personal directives and powers of attorney for clients. I handle both simple and more complicated matters.
16 years
- General practice: 20%
A portion of my practice concerns the day-to-day activities of businesses, business planning, non-profit consulting, and cultural resource management. I enjoy a variety of matters and learning about new industries.
7 years
- Estate planning: 20%
Beyond drafting wills and directives, I create trusts and other estate management documents after meeting with clients to determine their needs and goals. I particularly have an interest in charitable giving.
16 years
- Litigation: 15%
I represent individuals and businesses in civil disputes in state and federal courts. My cases typically involve construction matters, commercial transactions, and personal injuries.
18 years
- Probate: 15%
This is a growing area of my practice. I represent the executors of estates in navigating and managing the distribution of estate assets.
7 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1999 | 08/05/2017 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young, LLP | 2005 - 2010 |
| Attorney | Thompson, Slagle & Hannan, LLC | 2001 - 2004 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bar Association, Elder Law Section | N/A | N/A |
| Atlanta Bar Association, Sole Practioner/Small Firm | N/A | N/A |
| State Bar of Georgia | N/A | N/A |
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| JACQUELYN ANN MORGAN v. U.S. BANK TRUST N.A. | Reversed Default Judgment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weston v. Dun Transportation & Stringer, Inc., et al., 304 Ga. App. 84, 695 S.E.2d 279 (2010) | Summary judgment affirmed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Odum v. Superior Rigging & Erecting Co., 291 Ga. App. 746, 662 S.E.2d 832 (2008) | Summary judgment affirmed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University | Heritage Preservation | MHP | 2013 |
| University of Tennessee | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
| Shorter College | Accounting | BBA | 1995 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dobbins Retirees | Estate Planning Basics | 2012 |
Attorney endorsements
(2)
Clinton Tankersley, State, local, and municipal law Attorney
Relationship: Friend
Wright is a talented and hard-working attorney. I trust Wright to handle any legal dispute, especially in the area of cultural heritage law.
Jonathan Hayes, Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Cost
- Hourly Rates Contact for details
- Free consultations 30 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
- Offers fixed fee-services SometimesFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
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Contact
2402 Mt. Vernon Road
Suite 205
Dunwoody, GA, 30338-4111
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