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.
Defense Base Act & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 14+ Years Experience
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About Brian M. Wright at a Glance
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. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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 Rating 10.0
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Brian M. Wright's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian M. Wright handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Workers Compensation in Seattle
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 Practice in Seattle
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Brian M. Wright is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Washington →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Seattle
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
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 venue, 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.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Brian M. Wright
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian M. Wright's practice in the field of workers comp, appellate, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian M. Wright brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Washington and United States District Court, Western District of Washington, Brian M. Wright can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering workers comp, appellate, and maritime, Brian M. Wright can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Brian M. Wright attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian M. Wright Handles in Seattle
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