Attorneys

A native of Tyler, Texas, Paul Bennett has extensive experience defending and prosecuting a broad range of complex litigation including products liability, construction defects and disputes, professional malpractice claims, fire cases, dram shop liability, general negligence and commercial disputes.  He has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict in courts throughout Texas.  He has been a featured speaker on Texas legal topics at professional conferences throughout the United States.

Clients frequently call upon Mr. Bennett to help them navigate difficult legal challenges.  Over the course of his career, he has represented clients in practically every role on a construction project, from owners to design professionals to contractors.  In the products liability arena, he has represented manufacturers, distributors and sellers of consumer and industrial products, ranging from energy drinks to elevators.  Mr. Bennett has also represented professionals such as real estate brokers, real estate appraisers and accountants in various professional liability matters, including before professional boards and licensing agencies.

Bar Admissions:

Texas

U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas

U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas

U.S. District Court Western District of Texas

Education:

Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas, 1993
J.D.

Austin College, Sherman, Texas, 1989
B.A.

Honors and Awards:

"Texas Rising Stars", 2005
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

Professional Associations and Memberships:

 

State Bar of Texas

 

Texas Association of Defense Counsel

 

Dallas Bar Association

Defense Research Institute

Construction Law Section, State Bar of Texas


Litigation Counsel of America, The Trial Lawyer Honorary Society (Fellow)


Diversity Law Institute


Trial Law Institute