Av. Walter G. Wright, Jr.

Av. Walter G. Wright, Jr.

Walter Wright has more than 30 years of experience in environmental, energy (petroleum marketing), and water law. His expertise includes counseling clients on issues involving environmental permits, compliance strategies, enforcement defense, property redevelopment issues, environmental impact statements, and procurement/management of water rights.

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Profile Summary

About Walter G. Wright, Jr. at a glance

Walter G. Wright, Jr. is a environmental and energy attorney based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC. Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Water Law (2026). Serands clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Walter Wright has more than 30 years of experience in environmental, energy (petroleum marketing), and water law
  • His expertise includes counseling clients on issues involving environmental permits, compliance strategies, enforcement defense, property redevelopment issues, environmental impact statements, and procurement/management of water rights
  • He routinely advises developers, lenders, petroleum marketers, and others about effective strategies for structuring real estate and corporate transactions to address environmental financial risks
  • A unique part of his practice has been drafting and the negotiation of a variety of specialized agreements involving the sale or consignment of motor fuels along with the ancillary agreements associated with the upstream segment of the petroleum industry
  • Since 1989, he has served as an adjunct professor of Environmental Law and Hazardous Substances Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
  • He is the author of the Arkansas Environmental, Energy and Water Law blog

Practice Areas Explained

Walter G. Wright, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

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

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

Practicing law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Little Rock are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Walter G. Wright, Jr.

Where is Walter G. Wright, Jr.'s law office located?
Walter G. Wright, Jr.'s law practice is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm is Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter G. Wright, Jr. handle?
Walter G. Wright, Jr. focuses on environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
Where did Walter G. Wright, Jr. go to law school?
Walter G. Wright, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1983).
How can I contact Walter G. Wright, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact Walter G. Wright, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Walter G. Wright, Jr. received?
Walter G. Wright, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Water Law; Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Little Rock); Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Little Rock).

Uzmanlık Alanları

Eğitim

J.D.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- 1983

Ödüller

Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Water Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Little Rock)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Little Rock)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Little Rock)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Little Rock)
- 2014

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