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Richard A. Wright

Jones Walker LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2007
  • Recognized in:
    Banking and Finance Law
    Litigation - Banking and Finance...
  • Law School:
    University of Alabama
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.joneswalker.com/pr...
  • Website:
    https://www.joneswalker.com
  • Location:
    RSA Battle House Tower, Suite 1200
    11 North Water Street
    Mobile, AL 36602
Richard Wright is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He advises financial services providers on a broad range of matters. Richard has more than 36 years of experience representing financial institutions in commercial loan transactions, commercial collection and foreclosure, bankruptcy, workouts, and loan restructurings. Richard has represented lenders, investors, and sellers in multimillion-dollar real estate transactions throughout the southeastern and Gulf Coast states. A significant portion of Richard’s practice has involved advising regional and community banks in matters concerning bank operations, loan participations, loan documentation compliance with Alabama law, and bank regulatory matters, particularly those regarding impaired and special assets. Richard represents banks in the evaluation and defense of claims brought by borrowers and has both brought and defended title insurance and foreclosure redemption claims. Prior to private practice, Richard served as a law clerk to Judge Edwin Breland of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
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Lawyer Bio

Richard Wright is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He advises financial services providers on a broad range of matters. Richard has more than 36 years of experience representing financial institutions in commercial loan transactions, commercial collection and foreclosure, bankruptcy, workouts, and loan restructurings. Richard has represented lenders, investors, and sellers in multimillion-dollar real estate transactions throughout the southeastern and Gulf Coast states. A significant portion of Richard’s practice has involved advising regional and community banks in matters concerning bank operations, loan participations, loan documentation compliance with Alabama law, and bank regulatory matters, particularly those regarding impaired and special assets. Richard represents banks in the evaluation and defense of claims brought by borrowers and has both brought and defended title insurance and foreclosure redemption claims. Prior to private practice, Richard served as a law clerk to Judge Edwin Breland of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
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  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Banking and Finance Law
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Real Estate Law
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Banking and Finance Law

Education:

  • University of Alabama, BA, graduated 1978
  • University of Alabama, JD, graduated 1982

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Banking and Finance Law, Mobile (2020)
  • Real Estate Law, Mobile (2019)
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance, Mobile (2018)
  • Banking and Finance Law, Mobile (2013)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Real Estate Law

Special Focus:

  • Chapter 12
  • Commercial
  • Creditors' Rights
  • Foreclosures
  • Loan Documentation
  • Out-of-Court Workouts
  • Real Estate
  • Workouts and Restructurings
 

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Key: Awarded in Best Lawyers Not Currently Awarded for this Area in Best Lawyers

Firm Details

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Jones Walker LLP
https://www.joneswalker.com
 
Headquarters
201 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70170-5100
504-582-8000
14 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Alabama

Alabama

Birmingham, AL

420 Twentieth Street North, Suite 1100

Birmingham, AL 35203

United States

205-244-5200

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Birmingham, AL

420 20th Street North, Suite 1100

Birmingham, AL 35203

United States

205-244-5200

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Mobile, AL

RSA Battle House Tower, Suite 1200

11 North Water Street

Mobile, AL 36602

United States

251-432-1414

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Arizona

Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

333 North Central Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85004

United States

602-366-7889

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District of Columbia

District of Columbia

Washington, DC

499 South Capitol Street, SW, Suite 600

Washington, DC 20003

United States

202-203-1000

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Florida

Florida

Miami, FL

Citi Center, Suite 3000

201 South Biscayne Boulevard

Miami, FL 33131-4341

United States

305-679-5700

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Georgia

Georgia

Atlanta, GA

3455 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400

Atlanta, GA 30326

United States

404-870-7500

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Louisiana

Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA

Suite 800

445 North Boulevard

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

United States

225-248-2000

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Lafayette, LA

Suite 1600

600 Jefferson Street

Lafayette, LA 70501

United States

337-593-7600

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Mississippi

Mississippi

Jackson, MS

Suite 800

190 E Capitol Street

Jackson, MS 39201

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601-949-4900

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New York

New York, NY

350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5200

New York, NY 10118

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646-735-6900

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Houston, TX

811 Main Street, Suite 2900

Houston, TX 77002

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713-437-1800

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Waterway Plaza Two, Suite 350

10001 Woodloch Forest Drive

The Woodlands, TX 77380

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