Paul C. Velte IV

Paul C. Velte IV

4.8
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Marcos, TX
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family, General Practice ... +17 more

501 Fox Rd, San Marcos, TX

About Paul

Practice Areas

20

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 49%

This is my main caseload at this time. This mainly involves making insurers pay what they have promised to pay in their insurance policies. It is surprising to me how resistant insurance companies are to simply honoring their contracts.

37 years | 100 cases

49%
Family 15%

I have always handled divorce and custody cases throughout my entire career. These cases tend to be very draining because emotions run high, as do the lies and deceit. This is one reason I charge alot to get involved.

7 years

15%
General Practice 13%

I call myself a "generalist" as opposed to a "specialist," because most real world problems people face do not fit neatly into one specialty. It helps to have broad experience when advising people.

37 years

13%
Criminal Defense 3%

I did mostly criminal cases in the early years of my career, so while I do not do much any more, I can, if needed.

7 years

3%
Insurance 3%

I hate insurance companies, because they so rarely do what they promise they will do. I LOVE to make them PAY.

7 years

3%
Probate 3%

The main job practicing probate law, is to arrange things so my clients do not need to probate anything.

7 years

3%
Administrative Law 1%

Admin law is its own world, and not a very friendly one, as the government ususally wins. But it helps to understand it and to know how to fight government agencies using it. In my opinion, admin law should not exist, as it is unconstitutional.

7 years

1%
Animal and Dog Bites 1%

The common law rule is: every dog is entitled to one bite. After that, its owners is "on notice" he has a vicious dog.

7 years | 1 case

1%
Car Accident 1%

I have always handled car accident claims from the early days of my practice. I have seen the impact on people's lives and it is one reason I stay off the roads as much as possible, and drive very cautiously. This is Personal Injury work.

37 years | 100 cases

1%
Consumer Protection 1%

This is typically called "DTPA" claims. I like doing them when a business has ripped you off,

7 years

1%
Election Campaigns and Political Law 1%

I have run two campaigns subject to Texas laws.

32 years | 2 cases

1%
Motorcycle Accident 1%

I have riddent motorcycles since age 10. I have fought for motorcyclist rights in the state legislature. Yet, I have never had a motorcyle accident case. I would like to.

7 years

1%
Real Estate 1%

Lawyers do not have to be brokers, so anything a broker can do, I can do. This is why brokers will not share their MLS system with lawyers. They do not like the competition.

7 years

1%
Slip and Fall Accident 1%

These are very hard cases to win, but I have done it. It is amazing how badly a simple fall can injure a person.

9 years | 3 cases

1%
Spinal Cord Injury 1%

Spinal injuries are not really a separate specialty; they are common in auto accident cases.

7 years

1%
Trucking Accident 1%

7 years | 1 case

1%
Wrongful Death 1%

7 years | 1 case

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 37 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1988

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Paul Velte

501 Fox Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666

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Paul C. Velte IV's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Johnnie | August 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Attorney Ever

He represented me in a civil case and is as sharp as a whip. He genuinely cares about his clients and I have known him for 8 years now. He pays attention to all the details, has an incredible memory and his recall is spectacular, even using the smallest minute issue to score big. He deserves 10 st...ars but can only go up to 5. Highly recommend this lawyer!

Posted by Aj | June 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Good lawyer.

He's pretty much your average Texas lawyer; strong conservative values and will tell it to you. He'll shoot you straight and not dance around with his words. Unlike some who I have talked to who I think dont really support certain freedoms or laws that are in their client's best interests and just wa...nt to make money off of you. Paul instead is a fair man who can get you the results you want. Good honest guy.

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Grateful client

I am not even from Texas and have never met Paul. An old, old friend of my husband's, he agreed to take my case after reading it. It was a civil lawsuit claiming defamation, harassment, all kinds of egregious things, was initially for over $1,000,000 in pain and suffering, and an attempt to take my p...rofessional license. Through his knowledge, determination, and dog with a bone attitude, we won our case lock, stock, and barrel. The judge even dismissed it WITH prejudice. I am eternally grateful for his patience, mentoring, and reassurances; also his fees which were so very reasonable as I know he went above and beyond.

Posted by David | December 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent and honest

Paul helped me with my divorce. He did an excellent job representing me and I was pleased with the outcome. A couple of times I suggested some tactics and his reply was, " That would not be fair or right." His fees were reasonable. He followed up with me after the divorce a few times to see how I was... doing and helped me with some administrative matters that he did not charge me for.

Posted by Don | November 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A good resource

I have know Paul for many years. Many times just consultation and advice on Civic activities. However hired for two disputes. One just writing a letter provided results and refund on a bad check. Other case longer over a fire. He was persistent, professional, Makes things happen. He made no promises ...but knew the law well. At the end forced a settlement. Proved we were right, and I was happy. Would do it again. Don T

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Sample of Legal Cases

Slip & Fall at Restaurant

$95,000 settlement. Client's portion: $57,000.00

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Education

1988

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of North Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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