Atty. Paul A. Shanklin

Atty. Paul A. Shanklin

Mr. Paul A.

Houston Houston 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul A. Shanklin at a glance

Paul A. Shanklin is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Baker Wotring LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1992) and Sam Houston State University M.A. University of Houston (B.S., 1990). Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Paul A. Shanklin is a lawyer practicing disability, environmental, family & probate and 9 other areas of law
  • Paul received a M.A. degree from Sam Houston State University, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Paul practices at Baker Wotring LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Paul A. Shanklin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul A. Shanklin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Paul A. Shanklin is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Paul A. Shanklin is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Paul A. Shanklin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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 Houston 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul A. Shanklin

Where is Paul A. Shanklin's law office located?
Paul A. Shanklin's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Baker Wotring LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul A. Shanklin handle?
Paul A. Shanklin focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Paul A. Shanklin practiced law?
Paul A. Shanklin has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Paul A. Shanklin go to law school?
Paul A. Shanklin earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact Paul A. Shanklin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1992
B.S.
Sam Houston State University M.A. University of Houston
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1993

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