Jeffrey W. Hellberg, Jr. is a partner in the litigation section of Wick Phillips, and is the head of the firm’s appellate section.

Jeff’s practice focuses on all aspects of trial and commercial litigation, from pre-lawsuit resolution, trial, post-trial activity, and appeal of judgments rendered by a trial court. Jeff has represented individuals, small business owners, financial institutions, and Fortune 500 companies in all types of disputes. Jeff has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in numerous bench trials, jury trials, and arbitrations. In addition, Jeff has successfully represented appellants and appellees in the state and federal appellate courts.

  • The Best Lawyers in America® – Appellate Practice (2024-2025)
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine (2024)
  • Texas Super Lawyers (2011-2023)
  • Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Appellate Law and Civil Trial Law
  • Golman–Hayden Co., Inc. v. Fresh Source Produce, Inc., 217 F.3d 348 (5th Cir. 2000)
  • In re Azle Manor, 83 S.W.3d 401 (Tex. App. – Fort Worth 2002, orig. proceeding)
  • All Commercial Floors, Inc. v. Barton & Rasor, 97 S.W.3d 723 (Tex. App. – Fort Worth 2003, no pet.)
  • Bennett v. Bank United, 114 S.W.3d 75 (Tex. App. – Austin 2003, no pet.)
  • Lewis v. Bank of America, NA, 347 F.3d 587 (5th Cir. 2003)
  • Straza v. Friedman, Driegert & Hsueh, LLC., 124 S.W.3d 404 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2003, pet. denied)
  • Pillitteri v. Brown, 165 S.W.3d 715 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2004, no pet.)
  • Smith v. Ferguson, 160 S.W.3d 115 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2005, pet. denied)
  • Gandy Nursery, Inc. v. U.S., 412 F.3d 602 (5th Cir. 2005)
  • In re Richard Rogers, 200 S.W.3d 318 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2006, orig. proceeding)
  • Gray & Co. Realtors, Inc. v. Atlantic Housing Foundation, Inc., 228 S.W.3d 431 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2007, no pet.)
  • Solares v. Solares, 232 S.W.3d 873 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2007, no pet.)
  • NCP Finance, Ltd. Partnership v. Escatiola, 350 S.W.3d 152 (Tex. App. – San Antonio 2011, no pet.)
  • Bendalin v. Youngblood & Associates,381 S.W.3d 719 (Tex. App. – Texarkana 2012, pet. denied)
  • American Cancer Soc. v. Cook, 675 F.3d 524 (5th Cir. 2012)
  • Levetz v. Sutton, 404 S.W.3d 798 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2013, pet. denied)
  • Pjetrovic v. 4HG Fannin Investments, LLC., 400 S.W.3d 119 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2013, pet. denied)
  • Palla v. Bio-One, Inc., 424 S.W.3d 722 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2014, no pet.)
  • American Heritage Capital, L.P. v. Gonzalez, 436 S.W.3d 865 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2014, no pet.)
  • Lawyers Title Co. v. J.G. Cooper Development, Inc., 424 S.W.3d 713 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2014, pet. denied)
  • Cuba v. Pylant, 814 F.3d 701 (5th Cir. 2016)