Dedicated Virginia Trial Attorneys Making Your Voice Heard & Your Rights Protected
Car Accident $730,000
Car Accident $150,000
Car Accident $100,000
Car Accident $100,000
Car Accident $80,000
Car Accident $60,000
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Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Hampton Roads
The Phoenix Trial Firm represents people throughout Hampton Roads and across Virginia when an injury, criminal charge, DUI, or serious traffic matter threatens their health, freedom, finances, or future. We combine deliberate preparation and courtroom experience with direct, personal communication, so clients understand what is happening and what comes next.
Strategic Representation. Personal Attention. Determined Advocacy.
From motor vehicle collisions and serious injury claims to criminal defense, DUI, reckless driving, and other high-stakes matters, we build each case around the client’s circumstances and goals. We investigate thoroughly, explain the available options, and pursue the strongest path forward from the first consultation through resolution.
Practice Areas
Types of Cases We Handle
Hampton Roads Attorneys When the Stakes Are High
Welcome to The Phoenix Trial Firm. We represent clients throughout Hampton Roads and across Virginia in personal injury, criminal defense, DUI, and serious traffic matters.
When your health, freedom, driving privileges, or future are at stake, our attorneys provide clear guidance, strategic preparation, and determined advocacy. We fight for justice, recovery, and results—while giving every client the personal attention their case deserves.
Maxie Lawton
Meet Our Attorneys
At The Phoenix Trial Firm, our attorneys combine courtroom experience with individualized attention. We are not background players. We stand beside our clients from the initial consultation through resolution, providing clear communication, strategic preparation, and determined advocacy.
Whether pursuing compensation after a serious injury or defending someone whose freedom, driving privileges, or future are at stake, our team approaches every matter with focus, urgency, and resolve.
Dante Wright
Born From Fire.
Built To Win.
“Born From Fire. Built To Win.” is more than our slogan—it reflects how we prepare, persevere, and advocate when the stakes are highest.
The Phoenix Trial Firm represents clients throughout Hampton Roads and across Virginia in personal injury, criminal defense, DUI, and serious traffic matters. Every case receives focused strategy, direct communication, and determined advocacy.
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Real People. Real Results.
Car Accident
$730,000
Recovered $730,000 for a
client who was the passenger in a vehicle where the driver turned into oncoming traffic.
Car Accident
$150,000
Recovered $150,000 for a client
injured by a drunk driver while exiting a parking lot in Newport News, Virginia.
Car Accident
$100,000
Recovered $100,000 for a client
injured in an automobile
accident.
Attorney Lawton makes sure he takes time with clients and he definitely let me know he was concerned about my situation.
-Tina Vick – Newport News Councilwoman
From our very first meeting, I could tell he genuinely cared about my case and had my best interests at heart. He was honest, responsive, and thorough throughout the entire process, and I always felt supported.
-J.M.
Mr. Lawton worked so hard to get the truth and to give our son another chance. He stayed in contact with my son and us the whole time.
-Joy C.
I found Attorney Dante Wright online and he turned out to be a great choice. He helped my family member with his case and was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. We’re really grateful for his support and would definitely recommend him to others.
-Jasmin H.
Mr. Dante Wright made my process flawless. He was polite and passionate about his work. The level of empathy was top tier. Any questions I had he answered them. Communication was amazing and I felt supported. I would definitely recommend him! Thank you so much Mr. Wright.
-Donnette M.
Mr. Dante Wright was very professional and expressed a genuine interest in our issue. We appreciated the time he devoted to researching our situation and the advice he provided. Mr. Wright shared his legal expertise in an easily understandable, compassionate manner. We would highly recommend Mr. Wright for any legal…
-Michael W.
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1807 S. Church Street, Suite 200C
Smithfield, VA 23430
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2 Eaton Street, Suite 900
Hampton, VA 23669
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