Atty. P. Wesley Black
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.
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P. Wesley Black is a appellate attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Lyons & Simmons. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (1999). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1999) and The University of Texas (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, 2024 (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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