Peter M. Wright

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

5.0 (1 reviews)

Birmingham, Alabama

30+ years experience

Dentons Sirote PC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

+1 205-930-5304

https://www.dentons.com/en/peter-wright

2311 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205

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Bio

Peter Wright is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he is a member of the Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation practice group. Peter's practice focuses on trust and estate litigation matters, with particular emphasis on will contests, estate and trust administration matters, joint account or joint ownership of property disputes, power of attorney litigation, and general representation of fiduciaries (including trust institutions or corporate trustees) and beneficiaries of estates and trusts. Additionally, Peter routinely handles adversarial and non-adversarial guardianship and conservatorship matters and has been appointed to mediate various trust and estate administration disputes.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Alabama

State Capital

Montgomery

Highest Court

Alabama Supreme Court

Bar Association

Alabama State Bar

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$225-$425/hr

Fee Model Notes

Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Birmingham (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Birmingham (2016)
Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Recognized: Trusts and Estates
AV-Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

The University of Alabama, JD, graduated 1995
Washington and Lee University, BA, graduated 1985

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Reviews

Scott Kim

4 months ago

An exceptional attorney for complex trust litigation

After a contentious family dispute arose over the administration of my late father's trust, I was referred to Peter Wright at Dentons Sirote. From our first meeting, his deep knowledge of Alabama trust law was evident, but it was his strategic approach that truly set him apart. Peter leveraged his three decades of experience, particularly his focus on trusts and estates litigation, to navigate the emotionally charged situation with both legal precision and genuine empathy. He meticulously prepared our case, explaining complex legal concepts in clear terms and outlining realistic outcomes. His recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' in this specific field was not just a title; it reflected in the confident, authoritative way he handled negotiations. The result was a favorable settlement that preserved family relationships far better than I had imagined possible. Peter’s professionalism, from his team at Dentons Sirote to his direct counsel, was unwavering. For anyone in Birmingham facing trust or estate litigation, I cannot recommend Peter M. Wright more highly. He is the definitive expert.