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Frank Austin Wright is a seasoned attorney based in Rustburg, VA, with over 25 years of experience in a diverse range of legal practice areas, including general practice, insurance, personal injury, real estate transactions, and tax law. A proud native of Campbell County, Frank graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1993 before earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1997. He was admitted to the Virginia State Bar that same year and began his legal career with the respected firm Overbey, Hawkins & Wright. As a partner at Overbey, Hawkins & Wright, Frank has developed a robust expertise in trial and transactional law, with a particular focus on personal injury litigation. He has successfully represented clients in various legal disputes, including construction, business, civil, and criminal law matters. His extensive experience includes representing hundreds of criminal defendants through all stages of the legal process, addressing charges from robbery to felony sexual offenses. In addition to his litigation work, Frank has facilitated the closure of hundreds of real estate transactions, both residential and commercial, and has provided comprehensive estate planning services, including the creation of bypass trusts for large estates. Recognized for his excellence, Frank was named a Rising Star by Law and Politics Magazine in 2007 and 2008, an honor bestowed upon fewer than 3% of Virginia lawyers. Frank is an active member of the Lynchburg Bar Association, Campbell County Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, and other professional organizations. He resides in Brookneal with his wife, Kristin, and their two sons, where he enjoys family time, running, mountaineering, mountain biking, and camping.

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