$ 375-550 per hour
Paul Franklin Wright
About Paul
Biography
In 2002 I started The Wright Firm, LLP. I also founded Wright Legal, PLLC - a Texas probate and estate planning law firm. I am a Board Certified Probate & Estate Planning Attorney and a Texas CPA.
I am a Dallas native and attended Jesuit College Preparatory School. I am blessed to be married to an amazing woman and we have three children.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 27 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
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Location
Law Offices of Paul Franklin Wright
8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 420, Dallas, TX, 75206
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Posted by Barbara | October 17, 2013 | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Paul is extremely knowledgeable in the Estate Planning field and does a wonderful job discussing a very complex topic in a simplified manner with the clients I have sent to him. I appreciate his apparent concern about my clients issues and detailed follow-up. I would and do recommend him to my cl...
Paul Franklin Wright's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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"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."
"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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"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
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 AssociationMember
2012 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1998 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionMember
1997 - Present
Texas Society of Certified Public AccountantsMember
2012 - 2014
BNI 29%Vice President
2000 - 2002
Dallas Estate Planning CouncilMember
1996 - 1997
South Texas College of Law - Law ReviewAssistant 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
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is cbd legal in Texas for any reason?
19 Jan 2017
Q&A
Can I sue my husband who I am divorcing for deceiving me into a marriage?
15 Oct 2013
Q&A
Does there need to be monetary consideration in order to transfer a Texas property into a trust?
15 Oct 2013