Atty. Thomas C. "Tom" Wright
Tom has extensive trial and appellate experience in business cases, including oil and gas, breach of contract, and fiduciary litigation for plaintiffs and defendants. He has significant involvement in probate litigation, representing executors, beneficiaries of estates, and guardians in cases that also involve complex business transactions.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX
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About Thomas C. "Tom" Wright at a Glance
Thomas C. "Tom" Wright is a insurance and appellate attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Wright Close Barger & Guzman. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1995) and Duke University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas C. "Tom" Wright
- Tom has extensive trial and appellate experience in business cases, including oil and gas, breach of contract, and fiduciary litigation for plaintiffs and defendants
- He has significant involvement in probate litigation, representing executors, beneficiaries of estates, and guardians in cases that also involve complex business transactions
- Mr. Wright has argued cases in the Texas Supreme Court, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Ninth Circuits, and most of the fourteen intermediate appellate courts in Texas
- He also has expertise in preservation of error, the court’s charge, and post-trial motion practice, and has spoken on those subjects at continuing legal education seminars
- He is a contributing author to the chapters on Discovery and Liability Insurance to Professor Dorsaneo’s Texas Litigation Guide, and is an Editorial Consultant for Appleman’s Texas Insurance Law Practice Guide
- Tom is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level of peer rated professional excellence
- Every year since 2003, Tom has earned selection to Thomson Reuters’ list of Texas Super Lawyers® (2003-present) in Appellate and Business Litigation, as published in Texas Monthly
- In addition, since 2007, Tom has been included on BL Rankings, LLC’s list of Best Lawyers in America® (2007-present) in Appellate Law
- Tom was recently listed as a Recognized Practitioner in Litigation: Appellate (2015-present) by Chambers & Partners, as published in Chambers USA
- Tom was also named to the list of “Top Rated Lawyers” in Texas (2010-present) in the area of Business Litigation, by ALM and Martindale-Hubbell
- Tom is dual Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Tom is also a member of the prestigious American Law Institute
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Thomas C. "Tom" Wright's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas C. "Tom" Wright handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Insurance Law in Houston
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Appellate Practice in Houston
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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 Houston Choose Thomas C. "Tom" 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 Thomas C. "Tom" Wright's practice in the field of insurance and appellate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering insurance and appellate, Thomas C. "Tom" Wright can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Thomas C. "Tom" 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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