Atty. Matthew W. Wright
Matthew W. Wright is the managing member of MWW Law, LLC dba Wright Litigation Consulting.
Education Law & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 35+ Years Experience
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About Matthew W. Wright at a Glance
Matthew W. Wright is a education and insurance attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at MWW Law LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1991). Educated at Arizona State University (—) and New Mexico State University (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew W. Wright
- Matthew W. Wright is the managing member of MWW Law, LLC dba Wright Litigation Consulting
- He holds a preeminent-AV rating, which is the highest rating in the Martindale-Hubbell national registry of preeminent attorneys
- Mr. Wright has been named repeatedly to the list of Best Lawyers® Southwest Super Lawyers®
- In addition to being a seasoned trial lawyer, Mr. Wright’s practice includes extensive appellate court experience with appearances before The United States Supreme Court, The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, The Arizona Supreme Court, and Arizona appellate courts
- Mr. Wright has litigated cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, complex products liability, 42 U.S.C. 1983 claims, fire loss, maritime actions, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents, and sports-related litigation
- Representative clients include The Arizona School Risk Retention Trust, Inc., Arizona State University, Arizona Board of Regents, City of Phoenix, CNA Insurance Companies, Everest Insurance, Farm Bureau Insurance Companies, Liberty Mutual, Munich Re America Corp., and the Oakland A’s
- Mr. Wright’s practice also involves representing school districts in trial, administrative hearings, and on risk management issues
- He routinely presents at seminars for school districts concerning risk management issues
- Similarly, he advises lobbyists concerning proposed legislation for the benefit of school districts
- Mr. Wright serves as a mediator for personal injury and commercial claims
- Mr. Wright graduated with honors from New Mexico State University, where he was selected the Outstanding Senior in the College of Arts and Sciences
- He played for the New Mexico State football team where he received all-conference honors as the Male Scholar Athlete of the Year
- Mr. Wright graduated from the Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where he was chosen Outstanding Trial Advocate and a national member of the Order of Barristers
- Mr. Wright has taught post-graduate level courses on school law as an adjunct professor for the Northern Arizona University, and has served as an adjunct professor for the trial clinic at the Arizona State University College of Law
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Matthew W. Wright's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew W. Wright handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Education Law in Phoenix
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Insurance Law in Phoenix
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Matthew W. Wright
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew W. Wright's practice in the field of education and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew W. Wright brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering education and insurance, Matthew W. Wright can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Matthew W. Wright attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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