Paul Cannon has worked extensively with the firm’s banking and trust clients, including representation in acquisitions, contracting, compliance, and loan and securitization transactions.
With a background in business and accounting, Paul’s practice includes the representation of individuals in the identification and design of appropriate business structures and planning to address the client’s unique family and business needs.
In addition, Paul assists the firm’s corporate clients in the negotiation and implementation of transactions involving the sale, acquisition, merger, and reorganization of business entities.
Most recently, since August 2014, Paul has served as outside General Counsel for First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (FFIN, Nasdaq). A Texas-based financial holding company and parent of First Financial Bank and First Financial Trust. Paul retired from this position in September of 2024.
Current Employment Position
Shareholder, President, and CEO
Paul Cannon joined the firm in 1982.
Admissions
Bar Admissions:
Other Admissions:
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1984
Education
Education:
- Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas, 1982 J.D.
- Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1979 B.B.A.
- Major: Business Administration (Accounting Concentration)
Fraternity:
- Alpha Tau Omega
Honors and Awards
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Texas Young Lawyers Association, Director 1989 – 1991
- Abilene Young Lawyers Association, President 1989 – 1990
Community Service
