Paul Franklin Wright

Paul Franklin Wright

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Probate Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Business ... +2 more

8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 420, Dallas, TX

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 43%

I am a Texas Board Certified Probate and Estate Planning Lawyer. I am a specialist in probate, probate litigation, will contests, guardianship, fiduciary litigation, trust litigation, probate administration and tax issues.

26 years

43%
Estate Planning 32%

I am a Texas Board Certified Probate and Estate Planning Lawyer. I am a specialist in taxable and non-taxable estate planning. Including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, special needs planning and charitable planning.

26 years

32%
Business 10%

I am a CPA/JD. I started coaching small businesses in my twenties and have over 27 years of experience advising business owners regarding business law, business structuring, succession, litigation and business tax issues.

26 years

10%
Guardianship 10%

I am a Texas Board Certified Probate and Estate Planning Lawyer. I am a specialist in probate, probate litigation, will contests, guardianship, fiduciary litigation, trust litigation, probate administration and tax issues.

26 years

10%
Tax 5%

I am also a CPA. Significant experience in Trust and Estate; Individual and Entity Taxation (LLCs, Partnerships, Corporations and S-corps).

26 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-550 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Paul Franklin Wright

8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 420, Dallas, TX, 75206

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Paul Franklin Wright's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Brian | January 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Run

Don't waste your time. Find someone actually engaged on what your needs might be. 10 months later and two delivered documents that were moons away from the original ask. blah blah blah. He won, got paid and delivered nothing worthy of signature.

Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal counseling

This lawyer is awesome. He was kind, understanding, smart and provided us great legal counseling! I never met a better lawyer. I highly recommend him because he will truly have your best interest in mind. Thank you!!

Posted by Linda | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Paul Wright - The Best Ever!

The first time I talked to Paul Wright, I was impressed at his knowledge and he knew exactly what I was talking about. I went to see him and I was scared and nervous as I had just recently lost my husband and didn't know what to do. Mr. Wright was really nice and had excellent advice for me. And I co...uld tell he has a good heart. I have other legal matters I am going to hire him for and would definitely recommend him!

Posted by Christopher | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Paul F. Wright--- GREAT lawyer

I am an out of state attorney with 30 plus years of heavy courtroom and trial experience. I have tried well in excess of 150 serious matters before juries and many cases against high visibility National trial counsel. When I needed a personal lawyer, in Dallas, with experience in estate planing and ...later probate experience, I called the Dallas Bar Association for a referral. Paul F. Wright was on top of the list. I have dealt with him now for several years on estate planing issues, the drafting of wills, actual probate issues, hearings, trials in court, tax issues, and the standard complexities of this kind of law. During the entire length of my experience with Paul F. Wright and members of his firm, I have been fully satisfied. He is a very bright and highly skilled attorney with major people skills. He takes care of his clients. He takes time to listen to his clients. He thinks "outside the box". His CPA expertise compliments his extensive legal knowledge which eliminates the number one mistake of many estate lawyers, namely, understanding tax consequences. I have worked with and against lawyers from all over the US and I have to say that Paul F. Wright is a Dallas treasure! There are two Paul Wrights who are attorneys in Dallas---- MY review relates to PAUL F. WRIGHT!! Be sure you are talking to him!!

Posted by Hudson | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very intelligent and helpful.

I had the pleasure speaking with Paul Wright regarding entity formation during a brief 15-minute phone session. He was knowledgeable and offered tailored advice to help me with my specific needs. I highly recommend Paul.

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Paul Franklin Wright's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shelly West

Probate lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is organized, prepared and a smart worker in litigation as well as negotiation. It has been my pleasure to work with him and otherwise."

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Anthony Duckworth

Unknown lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brandy Baxter-Thompson

Probate lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is relentless in the courtroom and works tirelessly for his clients. He's a smart lawyer that is willing to look at a problem from all angles to come up with a solution that meets his clients needs."

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Michael Goolsby

Probate lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Paul for many years. He is a lawyer with a great deal of integrity. He is extremely knowledgeable in probate and estate planning. It doesn't matter if it is a large complex estate or a smaller estate where you children are the main concern, Paul is a great choice."

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Elliott Burdette

Tax lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill O'Connell

Probate lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Friend

"I think Paul is a great lawyer with experience in complicated issues and I definitely endorse him."

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James Thomas

Probate lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul does a great job for his clients, and I would trust any of mine to him. I definitely endorse this lawyer."

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Victor Carmody

Probate lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Diana Larson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Traylor

Probate lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Giron

Tax lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Clark

Probate lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradley Michelsen

Unknown lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nathan Graham

Litigation lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hollie Hendricks

Unknown lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Wright

Probate lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Family member

"Paul Wright is an excellent lawyer who cares about his clients. Paul is also a CPA and has the tax background necessary to properly advise clients on probate and estate planning matters."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2016

Best of Dallas - Estate Planning & Probate Attorney, D Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2015

Best of Dallas Estate Planning & Probate Attorney, D Magazine

2015

Board Certified - Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2014

Best of Dallas Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys, D Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Accredited VA Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs

2012

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

1996

Certified Public Accountant, Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

1996

ADR - Mediation Certificate, South Texas College of Law

1996

Family Law Medication Certificate, South Texas College of Law

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Senior Partner, The Wright Firm, LLP

1999 - 2002

Associate, Watkins & Warren, P.C.

1997 - 1999

Associate, Morris & Morris, L.L.P.

1996 - 1997

Law Clerk, Fisher, Gallagher & Lewis, LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

Collin County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1998 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section

Member

1997 - Present

Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants

Member

2012 - 2014

BNI 29%

Vice President

2000 - 2002

Dallas Estate Planning Council

Member

1996 - 1997

South Texas College of Law - Law Review

Assistant Note & Comment Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Guardianship of Stokley; 2011 WL 4600428 (Tex. App-Dallas)

Appealed Ex Parte Probate Court Action on behalf of client

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Education

1997

South Texas College Of Law

Law

1991

University of North Texas

MS - Master of Science

1991

University of North Texas

BS - Bachelor of Science

1986

Jesuit College Preparatory School - Dallas, Texas

Speaking Engagements

2017

Trusts 101

Revocable Living Trusts

2017

Trusts 101

Where to Begin? - An Overview of Trusts

2017

A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management

Drafting The Initial Pleadings

2017

A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management

Initial Case Management

2014

Trusts 101

Trusts Used for Tax Reduction

2014

NBI - Conference

Sales and Use Tax Audits: What to Do and When

2012

St. Francis Catholic Church

Getting Your House In-Order - Texas Estate Planning

Publications

2002

Texas Tax Lawyer Estate and Gift Tax: Recent Developments

1998

South Texas Law Review Taxation-Innocent Spouse Provision-Of Erroneous Deductions and Decisions-From 6013(e) to 6015-The Knowledge Requirement and The Erroneous Deduction Quagmire of The Internal Revenue Code

Languages

English

Activity

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