Paula J. Wyatt

Paula J. Wyatt is a founding partner at Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC, in San Antonio, Texas. Her considerable experience tackling intricate legal cases makes her the go-to attorney for clients seeking representation in wrongful death, truck accidents, carbon monoxide exposure, defective industrial products, corporate negligence and consumer safety, to name a few.

Possessing a profound understanding of the human impact associated with personal injuries and fatalities, Ms. Wyatt is committed to acquainting herself with her clients and comprehending their unique situations. She notably represented injured plaintiffs in significant aviation incidents, such as the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crash and the American Airlines Flight 587 crash. Her exceptional legal skills and unrelenting drive earned her coveted positions on the steering committee for the consolidated Alaska Airlines cases and the Texas Ford / Firestone consolidated cases.

After obtaining her bachelor’s degree cum laude from Texas A&M University in 1981, Ms. Wyatt enrolled at the University of Houston Law Center. She earned her J.D. and was licensed to practice law in Texas in 1984. Additionally, she holds admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas.

Ms. Wyatt initiated her legal career as a prosecutor (assistant district lawyer) in Nueces County, Texas, quickly earning a reputation as a notable trial lawyer. She later served as the chief felony prosecutor for the 347th District Court, contributing significantly to reducing the court’s caseload backlog.

Alongside her legal practice, Ms. Wyatt has significantly involved herself in various legal societies, such as the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the Attorneys Information Exchange Group, the American Bar Association, the San Antonio Bar Association and the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association. Her remarkable professional achievements have been acknowledged with an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. Additionally, she is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Moreover, Ms. Wyatt has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the Top 25 National Women Trial Lawyers, a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and acknowledgment from Lawyers of Distinction. She was further named among the 10 Best Female Attorneys by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.

Known for her exceptional trial proficiency and engaging presentation style, Ms. Wyatt is a sought-after speaker, frequently invited to legal seminars and events to share her extensive knowledge and insights with colleagues.

 *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.