Atty. Derrick Thomas Wright

Atty. Derrick Thomas Wright

Derrick Thomas Wright is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, constitutional law and civic rights, employment and labor law and 2 other areas of law. Derrick received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Lexington Lexington 20 Years Experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Derrick Thomas Wright at a glance

Derrick Thomas Wright is an Associate based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Kentucky U. S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky (2006). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 2006) and University of Kentucky (B.A., 2003). Serves clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derrick Thomas Wright is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, constitutional law and civic rights, employment and labor law and 2 other areas of law
  • Derrick received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Derrick practices at Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC in Lexington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Derrick Thomas Wright's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Derrick Thomas Wright is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Derrick Thomas Wright is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Kentucky →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derrick Thomas Wright

Where is Derrick Thomas Wright's law office located?
Derrick Thomas Wright's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derrick Thomas Wright handle?
Derrick Thomas Wright focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Derrick Thomas Wright practiced law?
Derrick Thomas Wright has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Derrick Thomas Wright go to law school?
Derrick Thomas Wright earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Derrick Thomas Wright for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 2006
B.A.
University of Kentucky
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Kentucky U. S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky
Admitted: 2006

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