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Matthew E. Wright
also known as Matt Wright
About Matthew
Biography
Having begun my legal career representing mega-inurance companies, I quickly realized many of these companies cared little about people, even if those people had suffered catastrophic, life-altering losses. That realization did not sit well with me. Things were made worse when an insurance company wanted me to find a way to avoid paying a mother for the loss of her unborn baby, when the loss of life was the company's insured's fault. Not paying the claim might save the company a few cents on their annual report to shareholders, but would prolong and exacerbate human suffering.
So, I decided to represent ordinary people instead of large companies. The decision has resulted in me having life-long friendships with those whom I represented. I hope that I have brought positive change to the lives of those clients and that we, together, have and will continue to effect positive change, making the world a safer and more livable place.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Trucking Accident
75%
23 years
Personal Injury
25%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Ohio for 3 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 23 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Firm for Truck Safety LLP
840 Crescent Centre Drive, Ste 310, Franklin, TN, 37067
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Matthew E. Wright's Reviews
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Posted by Mary | January 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent Choice Lawyer
Matt fighted for our case for 2 1/2 years for a Personal Injury case resulting from a semi crash. He recommended the Drs for my husband to see to prove our case even more. If you are looking for a Atty that will do everything in his power to help you, Matt is the Lawyer to pick!! His secretary is won...
Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Terrible experience
Matthew never kept me updated on my case all my documents looked liked they were rushed with no effort. I just had a really bad experience with his firm and after 3 and a half years of working my case he decides to drop the case because he didn't want to spend the money to go to trial and some other...
Matthew Wright
Replied last March 07, 2017While it's unfortunate that this person chose to post anonymously, I would be glad to address it offline, should you wish to let me know who you are. While there are many reasons not to proceed to a jury trial "not wanting to spend money" is not a reason. However, if there is no chance of winning a trial because evidence did not pan out the way we had hoped OR there is no insurance to recover (for example if the defendant did not have insurance) - OR the defendant has no assets to recover from, are all legitimate reasons why one may not want to continue to trial after the discovery period. Bear in mind that if a client loses at trial, he or she will be forced to pay the other side's costs and possibly their attorney fees which can run into the tens of thousands of dollars and could result in the necessity of filing bankruptcy for the client and leave them worse off than if the case had never gone to trial. There is a period in civil litigation called "discovery" where a lawyers seeks to gather evidence of the defendant's wrongdoing. Sometimes, the evidence to win at trial is just not there and that means the plaintiff (injured person) loses because they bear the "burden of proof". Clients can also neglect to share (or lie about) critical pieces of information with their lawyer, which can change the course of proceeding before trial. For example, I once took a case to trial early in my career where I had learned my client was drunk and on pain-killers and had not been forthcoming of that fact with me when I agreed to take their case. The client lost at trial because juries can find the injured person to be at fault. In that case, the jury did just that because my client was drunk and high and did not remember what happened. It is hard to prove a case under those facts. It is always a difficult decision not to go to trial, but one that ultimately is in the best interest of the clients, if they would have ended up worse off than before the accident happened.
Posted by Donna | January 21, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Malpractice
Not only is Matt Wright an amazing lawyer but he is also a wonderful person! I didn't know Matt until I contacted him about representing me in a malpractice case for the wrongful death of my 22 year old daughter, a college student who presented to the emergency room in the city where she was going ...
Posted by Maggie | January 12, 2014
I couldn't ask for a better lawyer!
I couldn't have dreamed up a better person. I wish the world could know what a wonderful experience my family and I had. Mr. Wright honestly cared about our situation, and through him were able to pick up the pieces and move forward after loss and heartache. I saw in him honesty, intelligence, loya...
Posted by Jamie | January 12, 2014 | Wrongful Death
Matt Wright vs. 2 trucking companies
Matt and his crew represented my uncle after a fatal car wreck my aunt was in loved in. Matt worked around the clock, as well as the other attorneys. Matt kept my uncle and I up to date on everything and was as nice, understanding, and sympathetic as anyone could ask for!!
Matthew E. Wright's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Matt for many years and we have had the opportunity to work together on several different cases. He is a fearless advocate for his clients and brings a no-nonsense attitude to negotiations. His results are proof positive of this approach. On a personal level, Matt has always been willing to share valuable insights that have enabled me to sidestep a few landmines along the way. I highly recommend Matt."
"Matt is a tireless advocate for his clients, and a really approachable attorney. He is fearless in the courtroom, and a gentleman in every way. I endors this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is knowledgeable, intelligent, and he takes good care of his clients."
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"I endorse Mr. Wright and his law firm as being strong advocates for personal injury clients. Anyone in need of an attorney in Jackson, Tennessee or in communities serviced by attorneys in Jackson should consider Mr. Wright and his firm."
"Mr. Wright provides insightful, helpful and accurate advice. His knowledge and experience are clearly evident. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is extremely knowledgeable about Tennessee's Medical Malpractice Act, about personal injury trial practice, about legal ethics, and about medical causation. He's a great guy too. You'd make a wise choice if you hired him as your lawyer."
"I endorse Mr. Wright. He is an experienced attorney and is highly respected in his community."
"I highly endorse Mr. Wright. He is knowledgeable in this area of the law and is dedicated to providing his clients with the best possible result. He is a graduate of Gerry Spence's trial college.."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wright is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Based upon his answers to questions posted on Avvo, this lawyer has a very high level of knowledge and experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an asset to the legal profession."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I met Matt this summer at The Trial Lawyers College that was founded by Gerry Spence. I found Matt's work ethic and his compassion to his clients are amazing . The trial skills that John developed at the college will serve any of his clients well. Any lawyer that is willing to spend three weeks working on their trial skills is worth consulting about their legal problem."
"I recommend Matt highly. He's an intelligent and aggressive attorney, who's impressed me greatly. He goes above and beyond for his clients, and achieves excellent results."
"Matt is a top-notch lawyer. He is smart, dedicated, thorough, and quick on his feet. I have watched him conduct various parts of a trial and his skills are excellent. If you have been hurt because of someone's carlessness and want top tier representation then call Matt. He wil devote himself to your case and to you."
"I highly recommend Matt. I had the pleasure of attending Trial Lawyers College with Matt and he is a great lawyer but more importantly he is a tremendous person. You will not find a more committed, honest and good lawyer anywhere."
"I met Matt when we attended the Spence Trial Lawyer's College for three weeks in July of 2011. I was lucky enough to be in Matt's mock trial group, and got to see him in action. Matt is a very talented trial attorney with all of the skills necessary to take a case to trial and win. Even more importantly, Matt values and cares for his clients tremendously, and because of that, will fight even harder for them to win. I would recommend Matt Wright to anyone looking for an attorney in his area."
"I had the opportunity to work with Matthew this summer and endorse him without hesitation. He is a truly gifted and dedicated lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Certified, Lawyers of Distinction
2016
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2009
Advocate, American Association for Justice
2002
Certificate of Specialization in Law and Business, Vanderbilt University Law School
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner/Trial Attorney, WRIGHT LAW, PLC
2011 - 2016
Shareholder, HARDEE, MARTIN, DONAHOE, OWENS & WRIGHT, P.A.
2006 - 2011
Trial Attorney, Private Practice
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Nix, Patterson & Roach, LLP
2003 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Ortale, Kelley, Herbert & Crawford
Associations
2006 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Tennessee Association for Justice, Medical Malpractice Group
Member
2014 - 2014
Committee to Elect Joy Smith KimbroughTreasurer
2014 - 2015
American Association for Justice, Interstate Trucking Litigation GroupExecutive Committee Member
2014 - 2015
American Association for Justice, Interstate Trucking Litigation GroupCo-Chair of Journal
2009 - 2013
Tennessee Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2009 - 2010
Tennessee Association for Justice, Ethics CommitteeCommittee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Piantek v. Talley et. al.
Verdict for plaintiff for $265,330.49
DeFoe v. King
Settled for policy limits of $500,000.00.
Rupnik v. K-Mart
$325,000.00 personal injury settlement.
Confidential settlement
Mediation six figure settlement
Eri v. Odom
$95,000.00 net settlement plus future interest.
Confidential
1,000,000.00 recovery
Confidential
Confidential settlement
Confidential
2,200,000.00
Confidential
$2,200,000.00 recovery
Mercer v. GNH
$950,000 settlement
Education
2011
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
F Warrior
2002
Vanderbilt University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Vanderbilt University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
New Jersey Association for Justice Boardwalk Convetion
Finding Additional Coverage Right Under Your Nose
2018
Kentucky Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Conference
Tenacity Required—Get What You Need in Discovery in the Big Truck Case
2018
American Association for Justice Winter Convention
Hidden Motor Carriers in the Supply Chain – The New Fraud
2017
Strafford Webinar
Motor Carrier Claims for Negligent Entrustment, Hiring and Retention
2017
Ohio Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group Conference
Parent Company Liability for Broker Selection
2016
American Association for Justice, Interstate Trucking Litigation Group
Suing the Insurance Company Directly - Yes You Can!
2014
American Association for Justice Jazz Fest Seminar
Themes and Demonstrative Evidence in Trucking Cases
Publications
2017
American Association for Justice, Trucking Litigation Group
Hidden Motor Carriers in the Supply Chain - The New Fraud
2014
American Association for Justice, Interstate Trucking Litigation Jounral
Left-Hand Turn Cases
2009
Tennessee Trial Lawyer
Defeating the Ostrich Defense in Premises Liability Cases
2005
Tennessee Trial Lawyer
Securities Action
2004
National Business Institute
Admissibility of Expert Testimony and the Hearsay Rule
Languages
German
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What do we need to do to get the best result from auto insurance claim?
07 Mar 2017
Q&A
Who can I ask to provide a full accounting audit of my attorney for settlement funds that I believe were not managed accurately.
13 Jan 2017
Q&A
My Son was killed in a head on collision that wasn't his fault do I have grounds to sue for loss of life?
11 Jan 2017
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
How do I sue Child Protective Services?
29 Jun 2014
Legal Guide
Jury Focus Groups and knowing your client
28 Mar 2012
Legal Guide
Can I defend a DUI charge in Tennessee? - Possible defenses
09 Aug 2011