As a partner in Fulbright & Jaworski's Austin office, Paul Trahan's litigation practice is focused on complex commercial matters in a variety of industries, including technology, real estate, construction, banking, motor vehicle, health care, mining and retail.

Paul has significant jury trial, bench trial and arbitration experience. He has represented corporate clients across the country, handling all aspects of pretrial and trial work. Paul attempts to bring common sense and creativity to the table along with his passion for the courtroom.

Prior to attending law school and joining Fulbright & Jaworski, Paul was a commercial banker in Houston, Texas.

• Take nothing judgment for a hospital holding company following a jury trial and appeal to the Texas Supreme Court
• Take nothing judgment for a motor vehicle manufacturer following a jury trial
• Favorable plaintiff's verdict for a Mexican transport company against a multi-national company, including findings of fraud and breach of contract
• Summary Judgment in favor of a lottery services provider against a former consultant, successfully disposing of the entire case
• Summary Judgment in favor of a city in a death case, successfully disposing of the entire case
• Injunction preventing disclosure of proprietary commercial information under the Public Information Act in response to a competitor's request
• Injunction preventing disclosure of personal information under the Public Information Act in response to media requests
• Favorable ruling in Bankruptcy Court following trial of a dispute over an aircraft
• Transfer of venue in a class action lawsuit, resulting in plaintiff's dismissal of the entire case
• Appointment and successful representation of a receiver in managing and liquidating an internet banking company
• Successful defense of a court reporting company before its governing state agency
• Injunctions and appointment of receivers in various pre-foreclosure proceedings, including appointment of federal court receiver regarding properties in multiple states
• Successful representations of a pipeline company and transmission company in condemnation proceedings
• Dismissal of a foreign defendant for lack of jurisdiction in a commercial dispute

• Federal Bar Association
• State Bar of Texas
• Texas Bar Association
• Texas Bar Foundation (by invitation, <1% of Texas attorneys)
• Austin Bar Association (Judicial Affairs Committee)

1997 - J.D., The University of Texas School of Law
1988 - M.B.A., Finance concentration, The University of Texas
1985 - B.A., cum laude, English major, French minor, Texas A&M University

While in law school, Paul served as a law clerk, served on the Board of Texas Law Fellowships and was active in trial advocacy competitions.

Paul enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, cooking and following sports.

• Diversity Mentoring Program
• Eanes Education Foundation, past President and Board Member 
• Volunteer Legal Services, Board of Directors
• Leadership Austin
• High School mentor
• Special Education Parent Clinic volunteer