Paul Shanklin has a bachelor s degree in psychology from the University of Houston, a master s degree in counseling from Sam Houston State University, and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.

Paul Shanklin Senior Counsel - Baker Wotring Attorney

Paul has a bachelor s degree in psychology from the University of Houston, a master s degree in counseling from Sam Houston State University, and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.

Paul is an attorney at Baker Wotring LLP. He previously served as the government affairs director for Harris County Precinct 4 for ten years. He also served as general counsel for the United States Tennis Association-Texas Section. Paul is an adjunct professor at both Houston Community College Southeast Campus and the University of Houston-Downtown. 

Board Information – HCHA

Paul is currently a trustee on the Board of the Aldine Independent School District. He previously served as the Government Affairs Director for Harris County Precinct 4.

Paul Shanklin is currently a trustee on the Board of the Aldine Independent School District. He previously served as the Government Affairs Director for Harris County Precinct 4.

As Senior Counsel at Baker Wotring, practices in various areas including litigation, business, educational, governmental, and counseling matters.

As Senior Counsel at Baker Wotring, Shanklin has legal experience in various capacities, including serving on the Board of Directors for Dress Up Houston and The Guardian Angels Academy.

As Senior Counsel at Baker Wotring, Shanklin discusses social and legal trends in schools and civic organizations through his involvement with the Houston Bar Association’s Speakers Bureau and serves on the Board of Directors of the Country Playhouse.

- As Senior Counsel at Baker Wotring, practices in various areas including litigation, business, educational, governmental, and counseling matters.
- As Senior Counsel at Baker Wotring, Shanklin has legal experience in various capacities, including serving on the Board of Directors for Dress Up Houston and The Guardian Angels Academy.
- As Senior Counsel at Baker Wotring, Shanklin discusses social and legal trends in schools and civic organizations through his involvement with the Houston Bar Association’s Speakers Bureau and serves on the Board of Directors of the Country Playhouse.

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As of January 22, 2026, Paul Shanklin did not have a website or any information online.

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Serves on the Board of Directors for Dress Up Houston and The Guardian Angels Academy.

Serves on the Board of Directors of the Country Playhouse and is a member of the Houston Bar Association’s Speakers Bureau, discussing social and legal trends in schools and civic organizations.

Serves as an Executive Board Member for the Center for the Professional Development of Teachers at the University of Houston-Downtown.

- Serves on the Board of Directors for Dress Up Houston and The Guardian Angels Academy.
- Serves on the Board of Directors of the Country Playhouse and is a member of the Houston Bar Association’s Speakers Bureau, discussing social and legal trends in schools and civic organizations.
- Serves as an Executive Board Member for the Center for the Professional Development of Teachers at the University of Houston-Downtown.

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- Texas county probate judges handle all cases in probate, including estate administration, wills, guardianships, and incapacitation cases.
- There are a total of 24 probate judges across 12 counties within the state.
- They are paid an annual salary between $158,000 and $193,400.