Paul O. Wickes

Paul O. Wickes: Attorney with Wickes Law, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography

Paul Wickes has spent over 30 years in the legal trenches, and he’s seen the law from every possible angle. He started his career at some of the most prestigious firms in Dallas, representing massive railroads and utilities as a litigation partner. But in 2009, he decided to open his own practice, Wickes Law, PLLC, to bring that big-firm experience to individuals and small businesses. What’s really unique about Paul is that he’s spent the last decade representing both plaintiffs and defendants almost equally. Whether it’s a minor slip-and-fall or a commercial dispute worth $50 million, he knows exactly how the other side thinks. He’s tried cases in state and federal courts all over Texas and has even argued before the Texas Supreme Court. This 360-degree view makes him an incredibly effective trial lawyer and a sought-after mediator. From trucking accidents to complex contract fights, Paul combines deep legal knowledge with a practical, down-to-earth approach. He’s the kind of advocate who knows the rules of the game because he’s played them at the highest levels for decades.

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Business Organizations
  • Business and Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation and Appeals
  • Mediation and Collaborative Law
  • Personal Injury

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., Finance, 1990
Law School Attended:
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, Texas; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Southern, Western and Northern Districts of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:

Bar Association for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Member; Bar Association for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Member; Dallas Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member, 1993 to Present; American Bar Association, Litigation and Intellectual Property Sections, Member, 1993 to Present; National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel, Member, 1998 to Present; The Samaritan Inn, a Collin County, Texas homeless shelter, Board Member and General Counsel; The State Bar of Texas, 1993 to Present

Birth Information:
Fort Worth, Texas, August 25, 1968
Reported Cases:
Balfour Beatty Rail, Inc. v. The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, 2012 WL 3100833 (N. D. Tex. 2012); Texas Central Business Lines Corp v. City of Midlothian, 669 F.3d 525 (5th Cir. 2012); Balfour Beatty Rail, Inc. v. Kansas City Southern Railway Company, 2010 WL 3835734 (N. D. Tex. Sept. 29, 2010); Ballew v. Ndudi, 2009 WL 1160987 (Tex. App. -- Amarillo, April 30, 2009, pet. denied); Friberg v. Kansas City Southern Railway Company, 267 F.3d 439 (5th Cir. 2001); A&W Properties, Inc. v. The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, 200 S.W.3d 342 (Tex. App.--Dallas 2006, pet. denied); Taylor v. Mastercard International, Inc., 2006 SL 3053414 (N. D. Tex. 2006); Wachovia Bank, Nat. Assn. v. Schlegel, 2010 WL 4275277 (N. D. Tex. Oct. 29, 2010) (expert testimony); Smith v. Kansas City Southern, 2007 WL 4334660 (E. D. Tex. Dec. 10, 2007) Ruffin v. Kansas City Southern Railway Company, 2007 WL 4290006 (E. D. Tex. Dec. 5, 2007); Fincher v. Kansas City Southern Railway Company, 2009 WL 275391 (W.D. La. Feb. 4, 2009); AMX Corporation v. Pilote Films, 2007 WL 1695120 (N. D. Tex. June 5, 2007).
ISLN:
900645233

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/29/10 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/10 in Civil Litigation

    Paul is an excellent lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/10 in Personal Injury Defense

    I have personally seen Paul in trial in a complex case. He is an outstanding and ethical trial attorney. I give him my highest endorsement. Michael Truncale

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/25/10 in Railroad Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/22/10 in Railroad Law

    Paul is always well prepared, knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/22/10 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/22/10 in Litigation

    Paul is highly ethical and an excellent attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/21/10 in Railroad Litigation

    I have worked with Mr. Wickes on litigation matters over a number of years, and he meets the criteria of excellance in all areas, including ethics.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/07/10 in Personal Injury

    I've dealt with Paul Wickes as opposing counsel in a death case involving a railroad grade crossing accident and in a natural gas explosion that caused serious burn injuries to multiple minor plaintiffs. Paul is an excellent attorney who is always p... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 06/04/10 in Litigation

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4.6/5.0 (7 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

Integrity is what I look for when doing business with any company. Mr. Wickes demonstrated that. He was genuinely empathic with the situation that needed legal help. He gave clear concise steps requir...

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