$ 230-275 per hour
About Paul
Biography
Since graduating from Baylor Law School I have been a solo practitioner, as well as a shareholder with Cribbs & McFarland, PC, an Arlington law firm where I handled most of the litigation. I also have handled many matters involving real estate, business and probate that did not involve contested lawsuits.
My objective is to work with my clients to determine their goals, or as I usually ask "at the end of the day when all this is behind you, what does it look like. What do you want to see? What do you want to accomplish?" After agreeing on a realistic end-game we can tailor strategy and work towards achieving it. Sometimes it is as straightforward as deciding how their estate is to be distributed in a Will. Other times it is how to handle a lawsuit that has been brought against them, or how to vindicate their rights if they have a claim against someone else.
There is no such thing as a routine matter.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 43 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1982
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Paul Francis Attorney at Law
1178 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, TX, 76013
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Paul Thomas Francis's Reviews
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Posted by Virginia | October 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Review of Paul Francis, Attorney
Mr. Francis is excellent! He helped us prepare our wills and helped advise us about an out-of-state trust. He then went above and beyond what we had hoped for and helped find us a much-needed lawyer in Arizona. He's courteous, thorough, knowledgeable and the best-of-the-best!
Posted by Barry | June 18, 2013
An attorney I am glad to recommend!
Paul was instrumental in making the handling of my parents estate as painless as possible. My parents both passed away in 2012 leaving me (as executor) and one sister as survivors. We both lived out of state and had absolutely no experience with estate planning/execution. Paul had prepare my parents ...
Posted by Catherine | May 30, 2013
Excellent legal services
I have used the services of Paul Francis for around 10 years. He has prepared my will, power of attorney, and handled real estate transactions. He has always been courteous and professional and prompt in his communications. I trust Paul to handle all my legal needs and would highly recommend his serv...
Posted by Jack | May 25, 2013
Pleased @ Park Springs
"When a large electric utility company sued our small church for several thousand dollars, Paul defended us in court against the company’s lawyers out of Houston and Dallas. He won a judgment for us and our church did not have to pay the utility company anything! I have known Paul for many years an...
Posted by Steve | May 13, 2013
Review of Attorney Paul Francis
Paul Francis is a Excellent Attorney. We have used him for many years and has always given us great advice and counsel. We have used Paul for our personal wills, many business and real estate matters.
Paul Thomas Francis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known and observed Mr. Francis in practice for many years. I have been involved in litigation and transactions where he and I have been on the same side and on opposite sides. His professionalism is unquestionable. His competence is outstanding. I have referred clients to him when I have had conflicts of interest. I have never heard a complaint from them."
"I practiced with Paul for many years, and have handled cases with him since. He definitely knows his stuff. He is a hard working, tenacious litigator. Paul will do his research and prepare well for any case. If I needed a litigator personally, he's who I would hire."
"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer's work. Paul is Honest and VERY knowledgeable."
Orsen Paxton
Business lawyer
Paul Wieneskie
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Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Paul Francis
1988 - 2002
Attorney, Cribbs & McFarland, PC
1984 - 1987
Attorney, Paul Francis Attorney at Law
1983 - 1984
Prosecuting Attorney, Smith County Criminal District Attorney's Office
1982 - 1983
Associate, Law Office of Ronnie Horsley
Associations
1985 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
Tarrant County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
2005 - 2008
Arlington Bar AssociationDirector
Sample of Legal Cases
Leonard v. State, 385 S.W.3d 570 (Tex. Crim. App. 2012)
Court of Criminal Appeals overturned trial court and held polygraph test results could not form the basis of expert opinions.
Settle v. George, 02-11-00444-CV, 2012 WL 2923302 (Tex. App.--Fort Worth July 19, 2012, no pet.)
Affirmed on appeal
Greenlee Enterprises, Inc. v. Compass Bank, N.A., 05-10-00490-CV, 2011 WL 6209192 (Tex. App.--Dallas Dec. 5, 2011, no pet.)
Affirmed on appeal
Stewart v. State, 198 S.W.3d 60 (Tex. App.--Fort Worth 2006, no pet.)
Court of Appeals set aside the deadly weapon finding.
Cardinal Towing & Auto Repair, Inc. v. City of Bedford, Tex., 180 F.3d 686 (5th Cir. 1999)
Federal District Court granted summary judgment in favor of the city and the winning bidder. Fifth Circuit in New Orleans affirmed after oral argument.
Bavarian Properties, Inc. v. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com'n, 870 S.W.2d 686 (Tex. App.--Fort Worth 1994, writ denied)
Court of appeals affirmed as well.
Cardona v. State, 02-15-00036-CR, 2015 WL 9244829 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Dec. 17, 2015, pet. ref'd)
Reversed and remanded
Meadows v. State, 455 S.W.3d 166 (Tex. Crim. App. 2015)
Reversed Court of Appeals and remanded to consider in light of the opinion.
In re Leonard, 402 S.W.3d 421 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2013, no pet.)
Court of Appeals granted petition for writ of mandamus
Education
1982
Baylor University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Baylor University
B.B.A
Languages
English
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