Pamela F. Wright

Top rated Elder Law attorney in Jackson, Tennessee

The Wright Law Firm
Pamela F. Wright
The Wright Law Firm

Practice areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more

Licensed in Tennessee since: 1979

Education: Duke University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2013, 2019 - 2025
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The Wright Law Firm

180 H W. University Parkway
Jackson, TN 38305 Visit website
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Pamela F. Wright is the owner and a certified elder law attorney at The Wright Law Firm PLLC, located in Jackson, Tennessee. Pam has been certified as an elder law attorney since 1998, by the National Elder Law Foundation. The Foundation is the only national organization accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify practitioners of elder and special needs law. Elder law attorneys specialize in legal issues such as estate planning, planning to address issues associated with chronic illness, aging and special needs, conservatorships and guardianships. 

Her career is marked by a deep commitment to the establishment and delivery of exceptional legal services, which can assist clients in gaining access to health services, dementia care and support for caregivers. Pam is a well-known speaker for both community and professional educational events. 

Before establishing her own practice, Pam served as a public interest attorney, where she was instrumental in advocating for enhanced health care access and support systems for those needing care and their caregivers. Her background gives her a unique understanding and perspective about the ways public programs, such as TennCare and SSI, can contribute to individual and family well-being. 

Ms. Wright is an active member of the Elder Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association, where she has also served as past chair. She is a member of the  National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, staying connected with the latest developments and best practices in elder law.

Additionally, Ms. Wright is a member of the Conservatorship Association of Tennessee, the Edmund Howell Jackson American Inns of Court and the Jackson-Madison County Bar Association. Her professional and compassionate approach to elder law has garnered recognition from several prestigious organizations, including the Tennessee Bar Association and the Southwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability.

Practice areas

Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills

  • 70% Elder Law
  • 30% Estate Planning & Probate

First Admitted: 1979, Tennessee

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Conservatorship Association of Tennessee, Member
  • Edmund Howell Jackson American Inns of Court, Member
  • Member and past chair of the Elder Law Section, Tennessee Bar Association

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Certified Elder Law Attorney, certified by the National Elder Law Foundation, the only organization accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify practitioners of elder and special needs law. , 1998

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Recognized by the Southwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging for outstanding advocacy for older residents of west Tennessee., 2008
  • Southwest TN CHOICES Collaborators, Member
  • NELF: National Elder Law Foundation, Member
  • Pam received the Four-Way Test Award from the Jackson Rotary Club for personal and professional contribution., 2000

Educational Background

  • University of Tennessee at Knoxville, B.A.

Honors

  • Pam was recognized for making a positive impact on the quality of life of older persons by the SE4A, a professional advocacy organization for the eight state Area Agencies on Aging in the southeast United States. Nominations are made by the eight state Area Agencies on Aging that comprise the membership for SE4A.  Criteria for this award are contributions to Southeastern Aging Network and national level involvement in the Aging Network, evidence of leadership ability in aging issues and evidence of personal progress., Jane Kennedy Award, SE4A, 2011
  • Recognition for the Wright Law Firm., Outstanding Business Partner Award, Southwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, 2016
  • Honored with the Sterling Award as one of West Tennessee’s 20 Most Influential Women, Sterling Award, West Tennessee Sterling Awards, 2016
  • Public Service Advocate of the Year, Tennessee Bar Association, 1999

Office location for Pamela F. Wright

180 H W. University Parkway
Jackson, TN 38305

Phone: 731-300-7800

Selections

10 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2013, 2019 - 2025

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