Paul F. Wieneskie - Fort Worth, TX
Attorney at Bailey & Galyen, Attorneys at Law
Appellate Law Lawyers in Fort Worth, TX
1300 Summit Ave. Ste. 650 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Fort Worth Appellate Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Appellate Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Paul F. Wieneskie has effectively represented clients throughout the Lone Star State for more than 40 years, concentrating his practice on
- Civil appeals—Petitioners or respondents in appeals related to divorce, contract disputes, real estate and other non-criminal matters
- Municipal law—The representation of private citizens in disputes with cities, towns, counties and other governmental bodies or agencies
- Land use and planning disputes—Representation of private citizens in proceedings related to variances, rezoning, specific use permits, and special exceptions
- Economic development issues—Representation of private citizens in matters related to planning, rezoning, eminent domain and other issues arising as a part of proposed economic development
Paul has long been an active member of various professional organizations, serving as a director of the Arlington Bar Association, as well as its president (1993-94). He is also a member of the Appellate Law sections of the Tarrant County Bar Association, and the State Bar of Texas.
Paul has extensive experience handling all matters related to civil appeals and has successfully represented clients in appellate cases involving real estate law, family law and divorce, and personal injury claims, as well as business or fiduciary (estate and probate) cases. Though he is admitted to the federal bar, he focuses his appellate practice in the state courts.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Peer Review Rating – AV ® Preeminent ™ 5.0 out of 5
- Top Attorney 2019, 360 West Magazine
Education
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Legal Education
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Baylor University School of Law,
Waco,
Texas, 1982
J.D.
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Baylor University School of Law,
Waco,
Texas, 1982
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Non Legal Education
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Baylor University, 1980
B.A.
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Baylor University, 1980
Current Employment Position(s)
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Civil Appellate Attorney
Past Positions
- Briefing Attorney, Hon. Connally McKay, Justice, Twelfth Court of Appeals, Tyler, Texas, 1982 - 1983
- Former Member, Cribbs & McFarland in Arlington, Texas, 1983 - 2006
- Former City Attorney, City of Richland Hills, Texas, 1987 - 1999
- Former Associate City Attorney, City of Euless, Texas
Representative Clients
Zisblatt v. Zisblatt, 693 S.W.2d 944, 1991, Tex.App.-Fort Worth
Kubinsky v. Van Zandt Realtors, 811 S.W.2d 711, 1991, Tex.App.-Fort Worth
Faulkner v. Bost, 137 S.W.3d 254, 2004, Tex.App.-Tyler
Smith V. Shofner Auto Repair, Inc, S.W.3d, 2009 WL 975999, 2009, Tex.App.-Fort Worth
The UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M.D. Anderson Cancer Center v. Baker, et al, 401 S.W.3d 246 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2012, pet. denied), 2013
In re Estate of Abernethy, 390 S.W.3d 431 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2012, no pet.), 2012
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1982
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2013
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1994
Other Affiliations
- Arlington Bar, 1989 - 1992 (Director)
- Arlington Bar, 1992 - 1993 (President Elect)
- Arlington Bar, 1993 - 1994 (President)
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Contact
1300 Summit Ave.
Ste. 650
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: 817-405-4552
Fax: 817-276-6010
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