Jack is ardent in his pursuit of the best possible resolution on behalf of his clients in the fields of municipal law, medical malpractice and professional liability. With over a decade of experience in the practice of law, Jack employs a client-centric approach to minimize risk before litigation arises. However, should litigation prove inevitable, Jack is experienced in representing his clients before various administrative agencies, state and federal courts, and professional administrative and licensing boards.
Defense of Municipalities and Employers
Jack has extensive experience in representing municipalities and local school boards in a variety of matters, including police and governmental liability, sewer and stormwater suits, prisoner suits, land use and development issues, civil rights actions, premises liability and impact fee challenges. He has also represented both private and public-sector employers against claims of wrongful termination, retaliation and alleged violations of Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, and REDA both before administrative agencies - such as the EEOC and the NCDOL - as well as in federal court. Jack has worked with a number of municipalities across the state, and assists municipal officials, council members and their local counsel through the process of either resolving or litigating claims as the need arises.
Defense of Healthcare Providers and Professionals
Jack also defends licensed medical practitioners and healthcare providers against claims of professional negligence and malpractice made by former patients. Since he began practicing law, Jack has represented a variety of hospitals, physicians and practices, therapists, nurses, dentists, nursing homes and long-term care facilities in both state and federal court. He also represents healthcare professionals in licensing and credentialing matters before the Medical Board of North Carolina. Jack also defends a variety of other licensed professionals (such as appraisers, home inspectors, attorneys, and real estate agents/brokers) against claims of both professional negligence and malpractice in both state and federal court as well as before professional licensing and/or administrative boards.
Accomplishments
•Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
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Anti-Social Media Behavior, Free Speech and Governmental Liability II -Supreme Court Ruling in Lindke v. Freed
In my prior article, I discussed Lindke v. Freed, in which a social media user brought action under 1983...
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Anti-Social Media Behavior, Free Speech and Governmental Liability: I - Lindke v. Freed
In April 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari to a pair of cases dealing with the intersection of free...
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School District Liability under Title IX - Part 2 Davis v. Monroe County Bd. of Educ.
As was mentioned previously, the purpose of this series of articles is to provide an overview regarding the scope of...
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CSH Law Attorneys Host Law Enforcement Lawsuit Webinar
Jack Wright and Jake Stewart hosted the “Trends in Law Enforcement Lawsuits” webinar for Cranfill Sumner LLP on July 27....
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Cranfill Sumner Volunteers Provide Legal Advice During NCBF Empower Hour
On June 1, 20 volunteers from Cranfill Sumner LLP provided legal service to individuals who are unable to afford it through the “NC Free Legal Answers” Empower Hour program with the North Carolina Bar Foundation....
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School District Liability under Title IX - Part I: Gebser v. Lago Vista
An interesting aspect of municipal law, recently discussed at this year’s DRI Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar, concerns...
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Cranfill Sumner LLP Announces New Partners
Cranfill Sumner LLP today announced that Robert El-Jaouhari (Raleigh), Jake Stewart (Charlotte), and Jack Wright (Charlotte) have been named partners in the firm....
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Our Top 10 Resources of 2022
Throughout the year, Cranfill Sumner LLP’s attorneys work diligently to bring the most up-to-date information on North Carolina legal updates...
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U.S. Supreme Court Holds that a Violation of an Individual’s Miranda Rights Does Not Provide a Basis for a 1983 Claim.
In a recent opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in which...
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Cranfill Sumner Attorneys and Staff Volunteer for Bar Candidate Interviews
Attorneys and staff members of Cranfill Sumner LLP volunteered to perform bar candidate interviews for the NC Board of Law Examiners prior to the July 2022 bar exam....
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CSH Law Attorneys Participate in CIAS Fall Symposium Virtual War Room
Attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) participated in the Oct. 21 Fall Symposium for the Charlotte International Arbitration Society (CIAS) Virtual War Room on Hybrid and Virtual Arbitrations. The continuing education conference provided best practices for dispute resolution processes and for handling evidence and proceedings in hybrid and virtual international mediations and arbitrations....
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Jack Wright Receives AV Rating From Martindale-Hubbell
Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) today announced that Jack Wright has received an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Wright is based...
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Cranfill Sumner LLP Attorneys Elected to Serve on CIAS Board of Directors
Mica Nguyen Worthy, Jack Wright and Melanie Huffines have been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Charlotte International Arbitration Society (CIAS). The elections were held during the CIAS 2021 Virtual Board Retreat on February 5, 2021....
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U.S. Supreme Court Holds Prison Officials Are Not Entitled to Qualified Immunity After Housing Inmate in Unconstitutional Conditions and were Deliberately Indifferent to the Inmate’s Health and Safety
In a recent opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court vacated a decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granting correctional...
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Jack Wright Joins Cranfill Sumner Charlotte Office
Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) today announced that John “Jack” Wright has joined its Charlotte office as an associate attorney. He focuses his practice in the areas of employment and municipal law. ...
