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Douglas W. Wright
also known as Doug Wright
About Douglas
Biography
Doug Wright is a native of Fort Worth who graduated from Paschal High School in 1972 before earning a Bachelor’s of Business Administration at the University of Texas at Austin in 1976. He then attended St. Mary University School of Law. After graduating and getting licensed in 1979 he returned to Fort Worth and began his legal career.
After being in private practice for over 40 years Mr. Wright joined the McNulty Law Firm at the Fort Worth Office. He has committed his practice to Family Law and is dedicated to helping individuals and families at a time of transition in their life.
The common theme in Mr. Wright’s career is compassion and empathy for his clients in crisis. He understands how difficult a family law case can be both emotionally and financially stressful. He strives to ensure that each client receives the individual attention he/she deserves. He never forgets that your case is the most important thing happening to you at this point in your life.
Mr. Wright has been actively involved in the community for many years. He has served as a Precinct Chairman, attending both district and state conventions. He was a greeter at First United Methodist Church for six years and served on the Church’s Board of Education. He served on the Wesley Foundation (Methodist) Board of Directors at TCU, setting up its non-profit corporation status. He chaired the business fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in 1984. He has held every elected position in the Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association (President 1984) and Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association (President 2006).
He has been awarded the Tarrant County Bar Association Certificate of Outstanding Achievement and Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association Certificate of Appreciation. He was a Director on the Texas Young Lawyers Association Board from 1984-1986 and has been a member of the Texas Bar Foundation since 1986.
He is involved in the Fort Worth Texas Exes and Paschal High School Alum Association. He served as a Boy Scout Leader from 1989-1995. He was an Adjunct Professor teaching Law and Social Worker at TCU. He is a certified Family Law and Advanced Civil Mediator, as well as being certified in Collaborative Law.
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Licensed in Texas for 46 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1979
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1995
Location
The McNulty Law Firm
212 S Main Street, Suite 120, Fort Worth, TX, 76104
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Douglas W. Wright's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Tara | April 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Bad attorney RUN
He told me I had a court date which was 90 minute drive from where I live. I had to take off of work a full day and there was no court date and I was never notified he’s incompetent. He told my husband‘s attorney that I fired him because I couldn’t wrap my head around. My husband had separate propert...
Posted by Cheri | December 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Warning ! Attorney Doug wright should be removed/Disbarred
I hired Doug wright for my son .fathers right help set up first court date in March motion with exhibit A .time sensitive urgency concerning child. Had all evidence and reports.show up @ court. Nobody there. Doug wright and other attorney cancell. Nobody informed us no call / no email. The. Phone ta...
Posted by Cody King | September 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
DOUGLAS WRIGHT
Filed an agreement with my custody of my son and after 3yrs I still haven't got to see him because you lied. You failed to file 1 out of 50 contempts, no such thing as perjury Texas penal code 37.02. You didn't show represent 11/22/2019 me nor file a appeal you then agreed to place my own supervised ...
Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hire someone else
Mr. Wright did not represent me well during my divorce. He gave me very bad advise and had me settle when I actually had the upper hand. I hired another attorney to fix his damage.
Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Horrible attorney
Doug Wright is by far the worse attorney he lied to me for two years him and his paralegal he turned against me for the judge he is not to be trusted at all he screws over his clients especially minorities and he has his paralegal Caitlin lie for him this guy is really bad news
Douglas W. Wright's Lawyer Endorsements
"Doug is now a co-worker in my firm, but he has been an opposing counsel as well. He is an excellent attorney, very knowledgeable, and a strong advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Doug for a number of years now. I have even gone against him on a collections lawsuit. He brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the table in several different fields of law. In addition he has an excellent rapport with a good number of the judges and opposing counsel. I consider him an effective advocate for his clients. I also consider him a friend. Doug has always demonstrated a great knowledge of the law, a strong moral compass, a pleasant demeanor, and he seems to know everyone in town. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Charming. Educated on the law. A battle, but one in which estates are preserved, and the best interests of children are at the forefront. Doug Wright is a delight to oppose, and always a pleasure to work with. I am proud to call him friend, and endorse him as a gentleman lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Doug is an outstanding family lawyer."
"I have know Doug for most all of my legal career. I consider him a mentor and friend. He puts forth tremendous effort and utilizes his extremely high skill set on all his cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is an extremely dedicated and knowledgeable attorney in family law; he truly cares for his clients."
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"Doug is one of the best in his field of practice with solid experience and the utmost professionalism. He works very hard to get the best results for all of his clients."
"A very skilled and competent attorney, with a wealth of knowledge in Family Law matters."
"Doug is a well-respected, highly experienced family law attorney. I recommend him to anyone who has a family law issue in the Fort Worth area."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is a man of high integrity who fights hard for his clients to achieve the best possible results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Doug Wright is one of the best people I know. He is considerate and kind with his clients and very dedicated to the area of family law including involvement in local professional groups where he continues to raise the bar for family law attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a hard working and very competent lawyer."
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1995.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 1995
updated on 11/16/2017Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 1991
updated on 01/23/2019Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 1991
updated on 11/16/2017Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2025
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2005
Certficate of Apprecition, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
2003
Certificate of Outstanding Achievement, Tarrant County Bar Association
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Managing Attorney, Bailey & Galyen
1984 - 2009
Attorney, Law Office of Douglas Wm. Wright
1981 - 1984
Associate, McDonald Sanders, PC
1979 - 1981
Associate, Simon, Peebles, Haskel, Gardner and Betty
Associations
1986 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
Tarrant County Bar Association
Member
Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
Member
2006 - 2006
Tarrant County Family Law Bar AssociationPresident
1984 - 1984
Tarrant County Young Lawyers AssociationPresident
1984 - 1986
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Education
1979
St. Mary's University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of Texas System, Austin
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2014
monthly meeting
Legal Ethics
2014
Monthly meeting
Legal Ethics
Publications
2014
Paper prepared for CLE presentation
What My Father, Judge Robert L. Wright Taught me About the Ethical Pratice of Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
At what age in Texas under the standard custody agreement does the child spend 30 days of summer with the non-custodial parent?
31 May 2017
Q&A
Is a parent's birthday schedule in the Texas Family Code? Not child's birthday but parents?
02 Jan 2017
Q&A
Will I get in trouble if I don't follow the temporary order even if I didn't sign it?
29 Apr 2016