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Atty. Wesley E. Wright

Atty. Wesley E. Wright

Wesley E. Wright is a native Houstonian, and has been practicing law in the Houston area since 1982.

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About Wesley E. Wright at a glance

Wesley E. Wright is an attorney based in Bellaire, Texas, practforg at Wright Abshire, Attorneys PC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 1981) and University of Houston Law Center (BS, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Bellaire, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Wesley E. Wright is a native Houstonian, and has been practicing law in the Houston area since 1982
  • He is a graduate of the University of Houston and South Texas College of Law
  • Mr. Wright is a Board Certified attorney in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation
  • His legal practice focuses exclusively in the areas of elder law, Medicaid planning, estate planning with an emphasis on the disabled and the use of special needs trusts, as well as, estate and trust administration
  • He was listed in Super Lawyers as the only Elder Law attorney in Houston for 2015 and has been listed as a Texas Super Lawyer for Elder Law every year since 2006
  • Texas’ Best Lawyers named Mr. Wright Lawyer of the Year in Elder Law for the Houston area in 2014 and 2017
  • He is an original founder of the Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association (DELAA) and served as President of that organization for the first two years
  • He has served as Chair for the Probate, Trusts, and Estates Section of the Houston Bar Association
  • He has served as President of the Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) 2004-2005 and 2014-2015 and served on the National Board of NAELA for two years
  • He co-authors a monthly column in the Houston Chronicle called Elder Law Notes and he is a regular speaker on Elder Law topics
  • He is a co-author of Save My Home!
  • Saving Your Home, Farm or Ranch from Medicaid Estate Recovery in Texas, a book on Medicaid Estate Recovery
  • and a co-author of West=s Texas Elder Law (Volume 51, Texas Practice Series)

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Bellaire are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about Wesley E. Wright

Where is Wesley E. Wright's law office located?
Wesley E. Wright's law practice is located in Bellaire, Texas. The firm is Wright Abshire, Attorneys PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Wesley E. Wright go to law school?
Wesley E. Wright earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (BS, 1977).
How can I contact Wesley E. Wright for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Wesley E. Wright receiandd?
Wesley E. Wright's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Outstanding Member Award, Texas Chapter of NAELA, 2002; Best Lawyers in America — Martindale Hubble AV Peer Review Rated*†.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law Houston
- 1981
BS
University of Houston Law Center
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Outstanding Member Award, Texas Chapter of NAELA, 2002
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale Hubble AV Peer Review Rated*†
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Quoted in USA Today, "Sorry, Savers: Interest Rates Set New Lows," by John Wagner, July 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as a Top Rated Lawyer in Trust & Estate Law, The American Lawyer Magazine 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as Lawyer of the Year, Elder Law - Houston Area, Texas' Best Lawyers, 2014 and 2017
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Texas Super Lawyers - Elder Law, Texas Monthly, 2006-2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2008-2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Houston's Top Lawyers for the People, H Texas Magazine, 2008 - 2009, 2012 - 2015
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Houston)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Houston)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Houston)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas

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