P. Wes Black - Dallas, TX
Attorney at Lyons & Simmons, LLP
Appellate Lawyers in Dallas, TX
2101 Cedar Springs Road Suite 1900 Dallas, TX 75201
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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27
Years
Experience
Dallas Appellate Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Appellate
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America® 2026
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2024)
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine (2020-2024)
Other Sources of Feedback About P. Wes Black
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Baylor University School of Law,
Waco,
Texas
J.D.
Law Review: Baylor Law Review, Editor
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Baylor University School of Law,
Waco,
Texas
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Non Legal Education
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The University of Texas at Austin
B.A., History
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The University of Texas at Austin
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
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
Other Affiliations
- Dallas Bar Association, Member
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, Member
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Contact
2101 Cedar Springs Road
Suite 1900
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 214-217-9206
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.lyons-simmons.com/
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