My firm is a full service law firm that offers creative solutions in litigation and transactional matters. The focus is primarily estate planning and probate, construction and surety, personal injury, and cultural conservation and historic preservation. I am admitted to practice in all state courts in Georgia and the following federal courts: Northern District of Georgia, Middle District of Georgia, Northern District of Florida, and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. I am an avid photographer when I am away from the office. I am also a member of the DeKalb County Historic Preservation Commission and a board member of the Dunwoody Preservation Trust.
Practice areas
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.
20 years
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.
20 years
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.
11 years
This is a growing area of my practice. I represent the executors of estates in navigating and managing the distribution of estate assets.
11 years
I represent individuals and businesses in civil disputes in state and federal courts. My cases typically involve construction matters, commercial transactions, and personal injuries.
22 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1999 | 08/28/2021 |
| 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 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University | MHP | 2013 |
| University of Tennessee | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
| Shorter College | BBA | 1995 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dobbins Retirees | Estate Planning Basics | 2012 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Matson v. Noble Investment Group, LLC, 288 Ga. App. 650, 655 S.E.2d 275 (2007) | Summary judgment affirmed |
Clinton Tankersley, General practice Attorney on Mar 28, 2014
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, Litigation Attorney on Jul 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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