John K. Wright Esq. - Rochester, NY
Attorney at John Wright Law Firm, PLLC
Personal Injury Lawyers in Rochester, NY
16 West Main Street Suite 700 Rochester, NY 14614
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Rochester Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 04/23/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
After graduating from law school, I went on active duty as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) with the United States Air Force. As a JAG, I litigated criminal cases, examined medical malpractice claims, investigated aircraft incidents, and provided legal assistance to thousands of service members and their families, and performed a vast array of other duties throughout Asia and Europe.
I went on active duty to fulfill my lifelong dream to serve my country and be a part of a team that embodies the values similar to those I instill in my everyday life: integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all I do. They are the values and qualities that go to the core of a person's character and make a surmountable difference in the success one may achieve inside and outside the courtroom.
When transitioning from active duty to civilian life, I found a team at Cellino & Barnes that embodies similar values and qualities: strong, solid, and successful. Cellino & Barnes shares my philosophy that each case must be handled as if it were going to trial and the protection of the client's best interest should never be compromised.
It is no secret that insurance companies value cases and make decisions based on their quarterly financial statements, and not on the needs of those injured or killed through the negligence of others. Unfortunately many law firms handle cases similarly by looking for the quick settlement and easy profits, leaving their clients wondering who's on their side.
I understand the significant impact that injuries may have brought to your life, and I will zealously advocate your case to obtain the maximum recovery for your injuries and the damages you have suffered. As your attorney, I promise that you will always have comfort in knowing that I am always on your side.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Nation’s Top One Percent 2020-2021
- "10 Best Attorneys" by American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Litigator of the Year – American Academy of Attorneys 2020
- "Top-Ranking Attorney 2021" by America’s Best Attorneys
- Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Nation’s Top One Percent 2015-2021
- The National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100
- 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award 2015-2021
- New York Super Lawyer 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2014-2021
- Lifetime Member in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Lifetime Member in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Top 40 Under 40 2012
- Over $100 Million in Recoveries
- Google 5-Star Rating
Other Sources of Feedback About John K. Wright Esq.
Included on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law,
Buffalo,
New York
J.D.
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State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law,
Buffalo,
New York
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Non Legal Education
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Slippery Rock University
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
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Slippery Rock University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Principle Attorney
Past Positions
- Judge Advocate General (JAG), United States Air Force, Prosecutor
Pro Bono Activities
- Staff Judge Advocate, Vermont National Guard
Bar Admissions
- New York
- New Hampshire
- U.S. District Court
- U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York
Other Affiliations
- Monroe County Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- New Hampshire Bar Association
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Contact
16 West Main Street
Suite 700
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: 585-504-7139
Fax: 585-380-9038
Email: Send a message
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