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
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
  • WebEx
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    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
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Certifications
Board-Certified, Civil Trial Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Reid, Dennis & Frick, PC
Legal Answers
3703 Questions Answered
Q. Bought house with undisclosed issues; seeking compensation and contract exit.
A: Most previously owned homes are sold without warranty. Most of the problems you identify should have been discovered by a home inspector during your pre-purchase inspection, especially the absence of any plumbing. With respect to "foundation problems," most homes in Texas, especially those with post-tension slab-on-grade foundations, experience movement as a result of soil movement. This is normal. If there was undisclosed abnormal foundation movement which the seller knew about and didn't disclose which would not have been detected during your pre-purchase foundation inspection, you may have a valid claim against the seller. An "increased mortgage due to tax reappraisal" would not have fallen within the purview of the home inspector, but the terms of your mortgage ought to have been explained to you in writing by the lender. Properties in Texas are appraised annually by county tax appraisers, so an annual reappraisal would not be unusual. I don't see how the seller could possibly know the amount of a new tax appraisal before notice go out.

Before a home is sold in Texas, the seller is required to complete a Seller's Disclosure form, the contents of which is prescribed by the Texas Property Code. Between when the earnest money contract is signed and the closing, the buyer has the right to inspect the property. Some buyers are comfortable with just a home inspector. Others will have a general home inspector, foundation inspection, plumbing inspection, electrical inspection, HVAC inspection, and when applicable a swimming pool inspection. If the buyer discovers a condition not mentioned by the seller on the Seller's Disclosure, the buyer can cancel the sale and receive a full refund of the earnest money deposit. A seller can still be liable for an undisclosed condition that the seller actually knew about which would not be discoverable during a reasonably prudent pre-purchase inspection. A seller can also be liable for making an affirmative misrepresentation of fact about a condition. For example, if the seller affirmatively represented that the home had a sound plumbing system when it did not have any plumbing, that can form the basis for a cause of action if you justifiably relied on that misrepresentation to your detriment.
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Q. How to protect my house for my kids in Texas after remarriage?
A: You can do either a Will or a transfer on death deed (TODD). If you use the house as your marital homestead (vs as a rental home, for example), your spouse will have a life estate in the home if you die first.
Q. Potential forgery of power of attorney related to insurance and property.
A: You can either hire a private investigator or attempt to do the legwork yourself. With respect to the house, there should be deed records, tax, records, and possibly probate records which you can obtain. If you were named as the beneficiary of an insurance policy, the insurance company will likely provide records to you if they still have them. You will want to interview everyone involved and follow any leads they give you.
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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 (Today)
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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