John Michael Frick

John Michael Frick

Experienced North Texas Civil Trial and Appellate Attorney
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Biography

John has been representing businesses and business people in the North Texas area for more than thirty years. He has tried numerous cases at various levels of the judicial system, including federal district court and state district court. He has presented appeals to the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and ten of the fourteen intermediate courts of appeal in Texas. He has arbitrated cases before the American Arbitration Association and JAMS, Inc. In addition to his trial practice, John is a trained mediator and summary jury trial judge. As a result of displaying a high degree of skill, competence, and professionalism, he has earned an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

John received his law degree from SMU School of Law in 1988, where he served as an Associate Editor for the Southwestern Law Journal. While still in law school, he successfully presented an appeal to the Supreme Court of Texas through the school’s civil clinic program, resulting in a published opinion reversing the lower court. He also completed his first jury trial through the school’s clinic program.

After graduating from law school, John served a judicial clerkship as briefing attorney for the Honorable Gordon H. Rowe, Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas. There, John had the pleasure of working with future Supreme Court of Texas Justices Nathan Hecht, Craig Enoch, and James Baker.

As a seasoned trial lawyer, John continues to maintain a high level of practice. He has represented clients in cases reported in the Wall Street Journal and Dallas Morning News, as well as ones featured on local news broadcasts and the national news program, Nightline. His civil trial practice includes representation in both state and federal court and encompasses a wide range of areas.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Personal Injury
Construction Accidents, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death
Divorce
Contested Divorce, Property Division
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Property Insurance
Additional Practice Areas
  • Civil Litigation
  • Contract Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Professional Liability
  • Trade Secrets & Misuse of Confidential & Proprietary Information Litigation
  • Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, & Non-Disclosure Litigation
  • PEOs & Staff Leasing
Fees
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    Visa & Mastercard Only
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Provides 90-minute initial consultation for a flat fee of $500. Does not typically work on a contingency fee. Usually requires a retainer.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 07455200
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5th Circuit
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner
Reid, Dennis & Frick, PC
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Member
Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC
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Partner
Bennett, Weston LaJone & Turner, P.C.
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Senior Attorney
Reid & Dennis, PC
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Solo Practitioner
Law Offices of John M. Frick
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Partner
Mills, Presby & Associates, L.L.P.
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Associate
Godwin & Carlton, P.C.
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Briefing Attorney
Court of Appeals, Fifth District of Texas at Dallas
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Education
SMU Dedman School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Southern Methodist University
B.S. (1985) | Political Science
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Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Southern Methodist University
B.A. (1985) | Psychology
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Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Awards
AV-Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
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Professional Associations
Texas State Bar  # 07455200
Member
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Certifications
Board-Certified, Civil Trial Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Reid, Dennis & Frick, PC
Legal Answers
3813 Questions Answered
Q. Can a case be thrown out due to mistakes in indictment papers and multiple questionable law enforcement interactions in Texas?
A: An indictment can be quashed due to mistakes; however, that does not preclude the district attorney securing a new indictment arising out of the same operative facts.

The other interactions with law enforcement likely will not materially impact the DWI indictment. Your boyfriend's attorney will most likely recommend filing a motion in limine to preclude the State from even mentioning those interactions in his DWI. If he brings them up, that will likely open the door to such evidence, which may negatively impact your boyfriend's case.
Q. How do I file for custody of family member's children in Texas?
A: This is definitely not a do-it-yourself project. You need to hire a competent and experienced attorney who practices in the area of family law in or near the county where the children reside. Because you are a non-parent seeking to take children away from a parent, it is important that you hire a more experienced attorney rather than a less experienced (and therefore less expensive) attorney. There are strong legal presumptions and Constitutional considerations that greatly favor parents in this situation. These cases are extremely difficult to win and require a higher degree of skill. I recommend finding an attorney with at least 10 years' experience.
Q. How can I reclaim my seized car after DWI case dismissal in Texas?
A: Contact the impound where your vehicle is being kept and ask how much you owe. Storage fees typically run $20-30 per day, so the longer you leave your vehicle in impound, the more it will cost. Find out what documentation they want to prove your ownership of the vehicle. Usually, you can bring your current vehicle registration and a government-issued photo ID like your drivers' license to reclaim your vehicle. This process usually does not require an attorney and can be handled easily by any competent adult.

Where you could have problems is if you did not transfer the registration into your own name when you bought the car. Buying a car with cash and not transferring the title into your own name could create additional potential criminal complications for you. At the very least, you not paying the sales tax for the purchase is problematic. At the other extreme, if the vehicle was reported stolen, you could be charged with theft by knowingly receiving stolen property. ... Read More
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Contact & Map
Reid, Dennis & Frick, PC
2600 Dallas Parkway, Suite 380
Frisco, TX 75034
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Telephone: (214) 618-1400
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Located in Collin County, just north of the intersection of the Sam Rayburn Tollway and the Dallas North Tollway, near Dr Pepper Ballpark
Reid, Dennis & Frick, PC
2626 Cole Avenue, Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75204
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Telephone: (972) 991-2626