Atty. Brian M. Wright
MANAGING ATTORNEY, OWNER Brian grew up in the greater Seattle area and worked various jobs in the construction industry until he returned to school, earning degrees in Japanese Studies and Political Science from the University of Washington. He obtained his law degree, cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law, and served on the editorial board of the Seattle University Law Review.
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Brian M. Wright is an Attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Causey Wright. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on workers comp, appellate, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Washington (2012) and United States District Court, Western District of Washington (2014). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D. Cum, 2012) and University of Washington (B.A. Japanese, 2009). Active member of Washington State Bar Association Washington State Association for Justice. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- MANAGING ATTORNEY, OWNER Brian grew up in the greater Seattle area and worked various jobs in the construction industry until he returned to school, earning degrees in Japanese Studies and Political Science from the University of Washington
- He obtained his law degree, cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law, and served on the editorial board of the Seattle University Law Review
- Brian is licensed to practice before the Washington State Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Brian represents injured and disabled workers with workers’ compensation claims before the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries and those covered by the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act which includes waterfront workers, overseas defense contractors (Defense Base Act), and domestic non-appropriated fund employees at U.S. military installations (Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act)
- Brian also collaborates with other law firms filing lawsuits in Washington State on behalf of victims of asbestos-related diseases, and he litigates the occasional Jones Act/maritime case
- In addition to his busy litigation practice, Brian is active with several organizations which help preserve the rights of injured workers
- He is an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), and for 2017-2018 he served as the Chair of its Workers’ Compensation Section
- Brian is also a member of the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group(WILG), a national non-profit organization dedicated to representing the interests of injured workers and their families
- He has written and filed “friend of the court” briefs in Washington State on behalf of WILG in significant workers’ compensation cases
- Brian has been named to the Super Lawyers list of Rising Stars, 2016 - 2018
- He was also named a Rising Star by WILG in 2014
- Outside the office Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter
- He can often be found working on his house, cycling, hiking, fly fishing, or playing the drums
- Top Rated Workers' Compensation Attorney in Seattle, WA - SuperLawyers.com Avvo Rating 10.0
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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