(Note: As I have done in past elections, I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. This is intended to help introduce the candidates and their experiences to those who plan to vote in March. I am running these responses in the order that I receive them from the candidates.)
Lennon Wright
1. Who are you and what are you running for?
Lennon C. Wright. I was licensed to practice law on Feb. 3, 1978. I became Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law in 1982. In my forty plus years of practice, I have represented individuals, families and small businesses, usually as a Plaintiff’s lawyer. I am runnning for the 14th Court of Appeals, Place 7.
2. What kind of cases does this court hear?
Civil and criminal appeals arising from the county and district courts.
3. Why are you running for this particular bench?
I think the court could use a fresh perspective from someone who has practiced extensively as a plaintiff’s attorney.
4. What are your qualifications for this job?
I have tried over 100 jury trials and handled over 70 appeals. I am the only person in this race who is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubble.
5. Why is this race important?
For most cases, the court of appeals is the court of last resort. The Supreme Court hears very few cases, so most litigation ends in the court of appeals. As a rule, this court has the final say with regard to what happens in a case.
6. Why should people vote for you in the primary?
I have the most experience, I am the most qualified, and I am the only one rated AV Preeminent.
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