Atty. James S. Wright
James S. Wright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law.
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James S. Wright is a real estate and zoning attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James S. Wright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law
- James S., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James S. Wright handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James S. Wright is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Utah →
James S. Wright is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Utah →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Utah
Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah 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 Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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