Atty. William Scott Wright

Atty. William Scott Wright

William Scott Wright is a lawyer practicing tax, state and local tax, agribusiness and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Emory University, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Atlanta Atlanta 33 Years Experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About William Scott Wright at a glance

William Scott Wright is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on tax, environmental, government, agriculture, and energy. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1993) and Tennessee (2023). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law J.D. magna cum laude; Articles Editor, Georgia Law Review; Order of the Coif (—) and Emory University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Scott Wright is a lawyer practicing tax, state and local tax, agribusiness and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Emory University, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • William practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

William Scott Wright's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Environmental Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

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Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

William Scott Wright is one of 4,258 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Georgia →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

William Scott Wright is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Scott Wright

Where is William Scott Wright's law office located?
William Scott Wright's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Scott Wright handle?
William Scott Wright focuses on tax, environmental, government, agriculture, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William Scott Wright practiced law?
William Scott Wright has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did William Scott Wright go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has William Scott Wright received?
William Scott Wright's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Georgia School of Law J.D. magna cum laude; Articles Editor, Georgia Law Review; Order of the Coif
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Emory University B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1993
Tennessee
Admitted: 2023

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