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Combining Trial Grit with Appellate Focus

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.

Distinction Earned Through Relentless Results

    • 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
    • Baylor University School of Law
      • J.D.
      • Baylor Law Review, Editor
    • The University of Texas at Austin
      • B.A., History
    • Dallas Bar Association, Member
    • Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Member
    • Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, Member
    • The Best Lawyers in America® 2026
    • Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2024)
    • National Trial Lawyers Top 100
    • Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine (2020-2025)

What We Stand For. What We Deliver.

  • Client-Focused Attention

    As a boutique law firm, you receive personalized attention from attorneys with the resources you would expect from a large law firm. Our mission is to provide representation on par with, if not better than, that of any corporation and give you the best chance to win in the civil justice system.

  • Aggressive Representation

    Our highly skilled trial lawyers are fearless about going to battle for our clients. When the opposition pushes back, we push back harder. We are determined to end your case with the best possible result. 

  • A National Reputation

    Our firm has successfully tried life-altering wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout Texas and nationwide. We have earned a reputation for taking on—and winning—complex, high-exposure cases.

  • Customized Legal Strategies

    No two cases are exactly alike. We provide each of our clients with customized legal strategies and litigation solutions tailored to their unique needs.

When The Result Means Everything™

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