Paul Trahan
USA Guide 2023
Band 2 : Litigation: General Commercial
Band 2
About
Provided by Paul Trahan
Practice Areas
Paul Trahan is a trial lawyer with experience managing and trying cases in numerous industries and areas, including real estate, banking, construction, finance and accounting, intellectual property, healthcare, motor vehicles, mining, retail, and defending serious personal injury claims.
Career
Paul joined Norton Rose Fulbright upon graduating from law school in 1997. Before law school he was a commercial banker in Houston, Texas, serving middle market businesses with a focus on oil and gas. Paul has significant jury trial, bench trial and arbitration experience. He has represented corporate and individual clients across the country, handling all aspects of pretrial and trial work. It is not unusual for Paul to be asked to join a case at its late stages to prepare it for trial and try it. Paul brings common sense and creativity to the table along with his passion for the courtroom.
Professional Memberships
Federal Bar Association, Austin Chapter, Past President; Volunteer Legal Services, Board, Past President; Big Brothers Big Sisters, big brother to Alfred (since 2015); Lloyd Lochridge Inn of Court, Master
Personal
JD, The University of Texas School of Law, 1997; MBA, Finance concentration, The University of Texas at Austin, 1988; BA, English, Texas A&M University, cum laude, 1985