Atty. William R. Wright

Atty. William R. Wright

William R. Wright is a lawyer practicing planning and land use, business law, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law.

Nashville Nashville 54 Years Experience 54 year
Call (629) 895-5696

Profile Summary

About William R. Wright at a glance

William R. Wright is an Attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1972). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 1971) and Middle Tennessee State University (B.S. YMCA, 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nashville Bar Association Sumner County Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William R. Wright is a lawyer practicing planning and land use, business law, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • William R. received a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1964, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • William R. practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

William R. Wright's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William R. Wright is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

William R. Wright is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William R. Wright is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William R. Wright is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Land Use & Zoning

William R. Wright is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William R. Wright

Where is William R. Wright's law office located?
William R. Wright's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R. Wright handle?
William R. Wright focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William R. Wright practiced law?
William R. Wright has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did William R. Wright go to law school?
William R. Wright earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S. YMCA, 1964).
How can I contact William R. Wright for a consultation?
You can contact William R. Wright 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 William R. Wright received?
William R. Wright's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Nashville School of Law
- 1971
B.S. YMCA
Middle Tennessee State University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1972

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