Franz M. Wright

Associate

fwright@bsk.com

350 Linden Oaks
Third Floor
Rochester, NY 14625-2825

(585) 362-4819
(585) 362-4885 fax

Profile

Franz’s practice focuses on representing businesses and public entities in a wide variety of litigation matters, including contract and business tort cases, policyholder insurance recovery litigation, and other matters resulting from data breaches. Franz is also experienced in the areas of personal injury, education law, cybersecurity, criminal defense and collection matters and is well versed in all phases of civil litigation, including investigations, pretrial discovery, motion practice, trials, and alternative dispute resolution. 

In addition to his practice, Franz donates a significant amount of time to pro bono initiatives, including the Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc.

Honors & Affiliations

  • New York State Bar Association
  • Monroe County Bar Association
  • Rochester Black Bar Association
  • Justinian Order

Representative Publications

  • Franz M. Wright and Sharon M. Porcellio, “In Two Cases, Court Addresses Bankruptcy and Arbitration Provisions,” New York Law Journal Western District Roundup, April 27, 2017
  • Franz M. Wright and Sharon M. Porcellio, “Two Decisions Address FOIL, FOIA Issues and a Motion to Disqualify a Firm,” New York Law Journal Western District Roundup, January 26, 2017
  • Franz M. Wright and James Holahan, "In the Clamor to Comply with the Federal Overtime Regulations, Don’t Overlook Significant State Law Changes," www.GreaterRochesterChamber.com, July/August 2016

Other Activities

  • St. John Fisher College Alumni Board of Directors
  • SUNY Buffalo Law School Rochester Alumni Chapter Steering Committee