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  • Dallas, TX
  • Licensed for 21 years
Paul Franklin Wright
Paul Franklin Wright
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About Paul

Board Certified Estate Planning & Probate Attorney & CPA. Call for a Free Consultation.

 

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

OtherGuardianshipBusinessEstate planningProbate
  1. 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.

    21 years

  2. 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.

    21 years

  3. 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.

    21 years

  4. 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.

    21 years

  1. Tax: 5%

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

    21 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

8150 N. Central Expressway
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8150 N. Central Expressway
Suite 775
Dallas, TX, 75206

Office (214) 780-9696

Website

http://thewrightlawyers.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 199812/22/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2017
Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2016
Best of Dallas - Estate Planning & Probate AttorneyD Magazine2016
Super LawyerTexas Super Lawyers2015
Best of Dallas Estate Planning & Probate AttorneyD Magazine2015
Board Certified - Estate Planning and Probate LawTexas Board of Legal Specialization2015
Best of Dallas Estate Planning & Probate AttorneysD Magazine2014
Super LawyerTexas Super Lawyers2014
Texas Super LawyerTexas Super Lawyers2013
Accredited VA AttorneyDepartment of Veterans Affairs2013
Texas Super LawyerTexas Super Lawyers2012
Certified Public AccountantTexas State Board of Public Accountancy1996
ADR - Mediation CertificateSouth Texas College of Law1996
Family Law Medication CertificateSouth Texas College of Law1996
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Senior PartnerThe Wright Firm, LLP2002 - Present
AssociateWatkins & Warren, P.C.1999 - 2002
AssociateMorris & Morris, L.L.P.1997 - 1999
Law ClerkFisher, Gallagher & Lewis, LLP1996 - 1997
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Collin County Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2004 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember1998 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember1998 - Present
American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsMember1998 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionMember1998 - Present
Texas Society of Certified Public AccountantsMember1997 - Present
BNI 29%Vice President2012 - 2014
Dallas Estate Planning CouncilMember2000 - 2002
South Texas College of Law - Law ReviewAssistant Note & Comment Editor1996 - 1997
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Texas Tax LawyerEstate and Gift Tax: Recent Developments2002
South Texas Law ReviewTaxation-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 Code1998
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
South Texas College Of LawLaw1997
University of North TexasMS - Master of Science1991
University of North TexasBS - Bachelor of Science1991
Jesuit College Preparatory School - Dallas, TexasN/A1986
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Trusts 101Revocable Living Trusts2017
Trusts 101Where to Begin? - An Overview of Trusts2017
A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case ManagementDrafting The Initial Pleadings2017
A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case ManagementInitial Case Management2017
Trusts 101Trusts Used for Tax Reduction2014
NBI - ConferenceSales and Use Tax Audits: What to Do and When2014
St. Francis Catholic ChurchGetting Your House In-Order - Texas Estate Planning2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Guardianship of Stokley; 2011 WL 4600428 (Tex. App-Dallas)Appealed Ex Parte Probate Court Action on behalf of client

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When I came to Paul Wright's office, my estate planning concerns were met with a smile and a can-do attitude! Mr. Wright took the fear out of the meeting room for me as he was interested in what I needed and explained in layman's terms what my options were. He helped me reach a decision on this important matter and take the action needed to protect my estate. He even provided me notes from our meeting so I could take home the details of my estate plan!
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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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I endorse this lawyer.

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
Relationship: Friend

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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I endorse this lawyer.

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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I endorse this lawyer.

Nathan Graham, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 13, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

Hollie Hendricks, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 13, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker

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.

Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$250-$375/hour
    RATES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-45%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card