Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Paul Wingo
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Paul Wingo is a fourth-generation Texan with more than a decade of personal injury experience. He is widely respected as a top negotiator and has successfully resolved hundreds of millions of dollars in claims for his clients. Paul sets himself apart from other attorneys by fostering close, personal relationships with victims who have been devastated by tragedy and acts as their voice to tell their stories in court through his renowned photography and videography skills.
Paul is the rapid-response leader of the firm. Paul helps families navigate through the difficult decisions in the days and weeks following catastrophic injuries or loss of life. After a claim is resolved, Paul goes above and beyond to help families navigate the often-alien world of significant recoveries, so they can focus on what is essential: healing and creating a new future out of the tragedies they have suffered.
Paul has been featured in and has written numerous articles and publications. He also routinely speaks across the state on a variety of topics, including negotiations, lawyer wellness, and legal philosophy.
Overview
- English
- University of Houston, J.D.
- University of North Texas, B.B.A., with honors
- Weatherford College, A.A. with cum laude honors
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association - Member
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- English
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association - Member
- University of Houston, J.D.
- University of North Texas, B.B.A., with honors
- Weatherford College, A.A. with cum laude honors
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America (2020-2021)
- Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (2020-2021)
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
- Texas Super Lawyers – Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters (2015-2019)
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Wrongful Death Verdict
$7.3 billion jury verdict against a Fortune 100 company in a wrongful death case alleging negligent hiring and supervision of a technician who murdered a Dallas County resident—the 4th largest personal injury verdict against a corporation in U.S. history. Verdict resulted in a confidential settlement.
- Construction Site Injury
$52 million settlement in a construction case involving catastrophic injuries from a scaffolding collapse.
- 18-Wheeler Crash Fatality Settlement
$50 million settlement in a case involving a death caused by an 18-wheeler.
- Commercial Litigation Verdict
$39.4 million jury verdict in a commercial dispute involving a breach of partnership agreements, breach of fiduciary duties, and fraud in an alternative energy transaction recognized as one of the top 10 verdicts in Texas and top 100 verdicts in the United States.
- Dram Shop Wrongful Death Settlement
$36 million settlement in a wrongful death, dram shop case arising from the over-service of alcohol.
- Road Construction Injury Settlement
$32 million settlement in a road construction defect case involving a traumatic brain injury.
- Medicaid False Claims Act Settlement
$25 million settlement in a federal False Claims Act case against private equity firm for causing the submission of false claims to Medicaid. The largest False Claims Act settlement against a private equity firm in U.S. history.
- Wrongful Death Settlement
$24 million settlement in a wrongful death case involving a commercial vehicle. Confidential settlement after a two-week trial in a high-profile wrongful death case.
- Medical Malpractice Verdict
$19.7 million compensatory damages jury verdict in a medical malpractice case. One of the largest malpractice verdicts in Texas history.
- Commercial Litigation Arbitration Award
$18.3 million arbitration award for negligent misrepresentation in a commercial case involving the sale of a medical device company.
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