Atty. James William Wright

Atty. James William Wright

James William Wright is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual and property law, tort, commercial defense litigation. James received a M.P.A. degree from University of New Hampshire in 1992, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 59 Years Experience 59 year
Call (919) 516-9996

Profile Summary

About James William Wright at a glance

James William Wright is a personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1967), Pennsylvania registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1971), New Jersey (1995), and North Carolina (Inactive) (1999). Educated at University of New Hampshire (M.P.A. University, 1992) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D. Engineering, 1966). Active member of Erie County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James William Wright is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual and property law, tort, commercial defense litigation
  • James received a M.P.A. degree from University of New Hampshire in 1992, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices in Chapel Hill, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James William Wright's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

James William Wright is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James William Wright is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

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

James William Wright is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

James William Wright is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James William Wright

Where is James William Wright's law office located?
James William Wright's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Wright handle?
James William Wright focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James William Wright practiced law?
James William Wright has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James William Wright go to law school?
James William Wright earned their education at (M.P.A. University, 1992); (J.D. Engineering, 1966).
How can I contact James William Wright for a consultation?
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Education

M.P.A. University
University of New Hampshire
- 1992
J.D. Engineering
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1967
Pennsylvania registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1971
New Jersey
Admitted: 1995
North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1999

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