The Phoenix Trial Firm is a Virginia law firm co-founded by attorneys Dante Wright and Maxie Lawton. The firm’s published practice areas include personal injury, criminal defense, DUI defense, reckless driving, and serious traffic matters.
The firm’s public contact information lists offices in Hampton and Smithfield. Its published materials describe representation in Hampton Roads and elsewhere in Virginia. Review the firm’s Practice Areas and Areas Served pages to learn more about its current services and geographic coverage.
Dante Wright’s public biography identifies him as a co-founder of the firm. It states that he earned a B.A. from Virginia State University and a J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law. His published practice areas include personal injury, criminal defense, DUI, and serious traffic matters. Read Dante Wright’s biography.
Maxie Lawton’s public biography identifies him as a co-founder and former U.S. Army Ranger. It states that he earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from Hampton University, an M.S. from SUNY Maritime, and a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School. His published practice areas include personal injury, criminal defense, DUI, and serious traffic matters. Read Maxie Lawton’s biography.
To ask whether the firm handles a particular matter, call 757-777-9285 or use the firm’s published contact information. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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1807 S. Church Street, Suite 200C
Smithfield, VA 23430
2 Eaton Street, Suite 900
Hampton, VA 23669
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