Atty. G. Christopher Wright
G. Christopher Wright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.
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G. Christopher Wright is a trusts and tax attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Shannon & Wright LLP. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Virginia State Bar, Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association, and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Columbus School of Law (J.D., 2011) and East Carolina University (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- G. Christopher Wright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates
- G. Christopher, who practices law in Alexandria, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which G. Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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G. Christopher Wright is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
G. Christopher Wright is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Alexandria 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 venue, 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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