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In 2002 I started The Wright Firm, LLP as a tax, estate planning and probate firm. However, my idential twin brother joined the firm in 2003 and the firm has been growing every year. We have become a full service Texas based law firm. We practice in almost every area of the law, including family law, bankruptcy and personal injury to name a few.
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
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.
20 years
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.
20 years
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.
20 years
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.
20 years
I am also a CPA. Significant experience in Trust and Estate; Individual and Entity Taxation (LLCs, Partnerships, Corporations and S-corps).
20 years
Languages spoken
English
8150 N. Central Expressway
Suite 775
Dallas, TX, 75206
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1998 | 07/18/2019 |
Legal answers | 31 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2016 |
Best of Dallas - Estate Planning & Probate Attorney | D Magazine | 2016 |
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 | 2015 |
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Best of Dallas Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys | D Magazine | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Accredited VA Attorney | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2013 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers | 2012 |
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 | 1996 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Partner | The Wright Firm, LLP | 2002 - Present |
Associate | Watkins & Warren, P.C. | 1999 - 2002 |
Associate | Morris & Morris, L.L.P. | 1997 - 1999 |
Law Clerk | Fisher, Gallagher & Lewis, LLP | 1996 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Collin County Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2012 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Member | 1998 - Present |
Dallas Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Member | 1998 - Present |
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State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section | Member | 1998 - Present |
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants | Member | 1997 - Present |
BNI 29% | Vice President | 2012 - 2014 |
Dallas Estate Planning Council | Member | 2000 - 2002 |
South Texas College of Law - Law Review | Assistant Note & Comment Editor | 1996 - 1997 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Texas Tax Lawyer | Estate and Gift Tax: Recent Developments | 2002 |
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 | 1998 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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South Texas College Of Law | Law | 1997 |
University of North Texas | MS - Master of Science | 1991 |
University of North Texas | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1991 |
Jesuit College Preparatory School - Dallas, Texas | N/A | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 | 2017 |
Trusts 101 | Trusts Used for Tax Reduction | 2014 |
NBI - Conference | Sales and Use Tax Audits: What to Do and When | 2014 |
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St. Francis Catholic Church | Getting Your House In-Order - Texas Estate Planning | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Guardianship of Stokley; 2011 WL 4600428 (Tex. App-Dallas) | Appealed Ex Parte Probate Court Action on behalf of client |
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Fri Feb 19 2016
Shelly West, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 26, 2017
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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.
Anthony Duckworth, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 11, 2016
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Brandy Baxter-Thompson, Probate Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
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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.
Michael Goolsby, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2013
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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.
Elliott Burdette, Trusts Attorney on Nov 5, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jill O'Connell, Family Attorney on Oct 30, 2013
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I think Paul is a great lawyer with experience in complicated issues and I definitely endorse him.
James Thomas, Probate Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
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Paul does a great job for his clients, and I would trust any of mine to him. I definitely endorse this lawyer.
Victor Carmody, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 15, 2013
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Diana Larson, Child custody Attorney on Oct 12, 2013
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David Traylor, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 12, 2013
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Rachel Giron, Tax Attorney on Oct 11, 2013
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Stephen Clark, Family Attorney on Oct 8, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Bradley Michelsen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 13, 2011
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Nathan Graham, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 13, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
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Hollie Hendricks, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 13, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.
Patrick Wright, Child custody Attorney on Oct 30, 2008
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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