Atty. David Carlton Wright

Atty. David Carlton Wright

Mr. David Carlton Wright is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law.

Richmond Richmond 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About David Carlton Wright at a glance

David Carlton Wright is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Texas (1981), Tennessee (1987), and Virginia (1999). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1981) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Carlton Wright is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

David Carlton Wright's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Carlton Wright handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

David Carlton Wright is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Carlton Wright is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David Carlton Wright is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David Carlton Wright is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Securities Law

David Carlton Wright is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Carlton Wright

Where is David Carlton Wright's law office located?
David Carlton Wright's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Carlton Wright handle?
David Carlton Wright focuses on trusts, business, real estate, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David Carlton Wright practiced law?
David Carlton Wright has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David Carlton Wright go to law school?
David Carlton Wright earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact David Carlton Wright for a consultation?
You can contact David Carlton Wright directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Carlton Wright received?
David Carlton Wright's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1981
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1981
Tennessee
Admitted: 1987
Virginia
Admitted: 1999

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