Boswell, H. James.  American Blue Book Western Washington, Seattle, Lowman and 
Hanford Co., 1922.  p. 161.

ELIAS A. WRIGHT, of the firm of Wright & Wright of Seattle, is one of the best 
known lawyers in the State, a man of Splendid judgment and broad vision.  Mr. 
Wright was born in Nebraska in 1878.  After completing his studies in the 
public schools of that state, he entered the University of Nebraska, and from 
the institution he graduated with the LL. B. degree.  He came to Seattle in 
1905, and after practicing alone for a number of years, the firm of Wright & 
Wright, of which he is now a member, was established in 1913.  Mr. Wright 
appears frequently in the courts, the records of which readily indicate the 
splendid success with which he meets.  He belongs to the school of lawyers who 
take into first consideration the interests of their clients, and who frown 
upon rushing into court on every pretext.  A close student of human nature; he 
has labored unceasingly, and his success is well founded.  His cases are 
carefully prepared before entering trial, and emergencies are guarded against.  
Mr. Wright presents a strong appeal in argument, and usually obtains his 
verdict.  His knowledge of law has been often demonstrated, when pitted 
against the foremost attorneys of the state.  In 1908 Mr. Wright was married 
to Miss Mary W. Bailey, and four girls and two boys have been born to them.  
He is a member of the Masonic club, Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Law League 
of America, and the city and state bar associations.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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