Jeff Wright
As a Florida Bar Board Certified City, County & Local Government Law expert, Jeff represents private property owners, telecommunication companies, developers, and investors in navigating the complex world of land use entitlements, zoning and permitting. He also provides assistance to clients in navigating interactions with local government entities, particularly when it comes to matters related to Florida’s Sunshine Law and Public Records Law. In addition to his law practice, Jeff serves as the Land Use & Environmental Department Chair.
Jeff is admitted in all Florida and Colorado state courts, the United States District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, United States Bankruptcy Court.
Since 2006, Jeff has been involved in Florida’s land use and comprehensive planning issues. He previously served as an Assistant County Attorney in Collier County, Florida, where he handled growth management and land use matters. His involvement extends to the statewide Growth Management Committee of the Florida Association of County Attorneys, where he contributed valuable insights on growth management legislation, referenda, and reform. Jeff’s work in land use and zoning law has also earned him the distinction of being named a “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated in years 2018-2023.
A Michigan native, Jeff resides in Naples with his wife and two daughters. When not working, he enjoys boating, fishing, kayaking, and traveling with his family.
Jeff is active in the local community and currently serves as a member of several professional and civic organizations, including the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS), Collier County Building Industry Association (CBIA), Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR), Collier County Bar Association, Lee County Bar Association, and the Real Property and Land Use Sections of the Florida Bar. Jeff previously was a member of the Florida Association of Counties Growth Management Committee and the Florida Association of Code Enforcement.