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Sonya S. Wright is honored to be named as a 2024 Super Lawyer in the business litigation category for the Mid-South region. Super Lawyers defines itself as "a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional...

In this time of Thanksgiving, at Smith-Wright Law we are reflecting on the many blessings 2024 has brought us. We are truly blessed to have an incredible community of clients, community, colleagues, family, and friends. We wish you each a Happy Thanksgiving with your...

Smith-Wright Law is proud to once again support Wine Around the Square benefiting the Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Foundation's Power of Pink Fund. The progressive wine and spirits tasting event is coming to the Historic Murfreesboro Downtown Square for the 13th...

Smith-Wright Law is proud to participate in the 21st Annual Sherry’s Run benefitting Sherry’s Hope. Sherry’s Hope is a nonprofit in Wilson County that provides support for those battling cancer. Sherry’s Run is a family-friendly 5k run/walk that is held each year on...

USA Today recently reported on how much, or rather how little, most Americans know about probate. According to the article written by Daniel de Visé, a recent study about probate shows that most Americans do not know much about the process and, in several cases, have...

Smith-Wright Law is proud to support the Summer Social hosted by the Middle Tennessee Lawyers' Association for Women. The Summer Social will be an opportunity to celebrate and connect with other local attorneys. The Social will be hosted in the home of Judge B. Jo...

Smith-Wright Law is proud to once again attend the Annual Stake & Burger event benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County. This year’s featured guest is Jeff Foxworthy, the largest selling comedy recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy...

Smith-Wright Law is proud to once again support The Taste of Rutherford. The Taste of Rutherford is an annual fundraiser benefitting Main Street Murfreesboro. Taste of Rutherford will take take place on July 13, 2024 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Guests will have access to over...

Sonya Wright was pleased to moderate the Rutherford County School Board Candidate Forum. The televised event took place at the Rutherford County Courthouse on June 5, 2024 and provided an opportunity for the School Board Candidates for Zones 2 and 3 to share their...

Sonya S. Wright, along with co-counsel Jonathan Cole and Charles Covington McLaurin of Baker Donelson, recently achieved a reversal in the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Ms. Wright, Mr. Cole, and Mr. McLaurin represented appellant Edward Jones Trust Company in appealing...

Smith-Wright Law is proud to sponsor the 32nd Annual Secret Garden Party. The proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro. The Secret Garden Party will take place on Friday, June 7th at 6:30 p.m. This year's event will be hosted...

Smith-Wright Law congratulates Alison Potterfield on her graduation from the University of Tennessee College of Law at Knoxville. She graduated in Knoxville on May 16, 2024. Alison joined Smith-Wright as a summer associate in 2022 and returned in summer 2023. We are...

Smith-Wright Law is proud to once again support the Annual Dr. Jim Boerner Nursery-Pediatric Golf Tournament presented by the Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Foundation. The event will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Stones River Country Club. 100% of the proceeds...

Smith-Wright Law is pleased to sponsor the 2024 Rutherford County ATHENA International Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Award hosted by Rutherford Cable. ATHENA International is a global program that celebrates the accomplishments of women leaders in...

Smith-Wright Law is proud to once again sponsor the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center’s Chocolate Affair. The Annual Chocolate Affair, now in its 14th year, will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Lebanon. This year's...