Atty. Peter C. Wright

Atty. Peter C. Wright

Peter C. Wright is a lawyer practicing environmental law, commercial law, corporate law.

Washington Washington 36 Years Experience 36 year
Call (771) 232-9635

Profile Summary

About Peter C. Wright at a glance

Peter C. Wright is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Barnes And Thornburg Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business and environmental. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1990) and Michigan (2000). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Wabash College (A.B., 1981). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter C. Wright is a lawyer practicing environmental law, commercial law, corporate law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Wabash College in 1981, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Peter practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Peter C. Wright's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Peter C. Wright is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Peter C. Wright is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter C. Wright

Where is Peter C. Wright's law office located?
Peter C. Wright's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Barnes And Thornburg Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter C. Wright handle?
Peter C. Wright focuses on business, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Peter C. Wright practiced law?
Peter C. Wright has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Peter C. Wright go to law school?
Peter C. Wright earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1981).
How can I contact Peter C. Wright for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law
- 1986
A.B.
Wabash College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1990
Michigan
Admitted: 2000

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