Background
Wright, Richard Jay was born on September 20, 1944 in Ogdensburg, New York, United States. Son of Leo and Gene Marion (Graham) Wright.
Wright, Richard Jay was born on September 20, 1944 in Ogdensburg, New York, United States. Son of Leo and Gene Marion (Graham) Wright.
University of Vermont (Bachelor of Arts, 1966). Boston University (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1972). Editor, Boston University Law Review, 1971-1972.
Deputy State’s Attorney, 1972-1973. Grand Juror, Town of Wells, Vermont, since 1982.
First lieutenant, United States. Army, 1966-1968. Working as a partner of DE BONIS, WRIGHT AND WINPENNY. Admitted to the bar, 1972, Vermont. 1974, United States. District Court, District of Vermont.
1976, United States. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. 1979, United States. Supreme Court.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1966-1968, Vietnam. Member American Bar Association, Vermont Bar Association, Rutland County Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, Vermont Trial Lawyers Association Lodges: Rotary (president Poultney 1976-1977, 1985-1986).
Married Laura Esther Snow, August 5, 1978 (divorced). 1 child, Richard Parker. Married Carol Lee Coburn, April 19, 1986.