P. Wes Black Partner

Wes Black

Partner

Wes Black’s practice combines the determination of a high-stakes trial lawyer with the exacting focus of a veteran appellate attorney.

Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Wes represents clients involved in catastrophic injury cases and high-stakes business disputes.

He has briefed and argued cases before both state and federal appellate courts, including numerous Texas Courts of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also represented clients in state and federal jury trials.

Wes's practice has provided him with perspective from both sides of the bench. Prior to entering private practice, he served as briefing attorney for Chief Justice Rex Davis of the Tenth Judicial District Court of Appeals.

Bar Admissions

  • Texas
  • Supreme Court of Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • Dallas Bar Association, Member
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Member
  • Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, Member

Education

  • Baylor University School of Law
    • J.D.
    • Baylor Law Review, Editor
  • The University of Texas at Austin
    • B.S., History

Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2020-2024
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