Robert C. Wright
Partner
Robert Wright has a long history of representing corporate, governmental, and individual clients in a wide range of single party and class action cases involving unfair competition, product liability, antitrust, securities, corporate, banking, fidelity bond, real estate, trust and estate, admiralty, and employment law. In addition to representing clients in state and federal courts as well as before an international jury, he has argued appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the California Supreme Court. Mr. Wright earned a BA in economics from Occidental College, and a J.D. from Hastings College of the Law (now UC Law San Francisco). He is a co-founder of Wright, L'Estrange & Ergastolo, where he continues to practice today. For over 30 years, Mr. Wright has co-authored and updated the CEB treatise, “California Civil Discovery Practice.” He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in business, commercial, and securities litigation; one of the Best Lawyers in San Diego by San Diego Magazine; and a Super Lawyer in business litigation. Mr. Wright is a Life Member of the American Law Institute, and is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, where he teaches Trial Advocacy. He is a Master and member of the Executive Board in the American Inns of Court, Louis Welsh Chapter. Mr. Wright has received the Spirit of CEB Award from the University of California and State Bar of California for service to the legal profession.
