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Paula Larsen
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Licensed in Texas for 46 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
GoransonBain Ausley
8350 N Central Expy Ste 1700, Dallas, TX, 75206-1843
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Paula Larsen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Paula has been at the forefront of collaborative law in Texas. From her experience in our law firm and as a judge, she has seen how destructive a divorce can be. Her positive and informed approach to helping clients navigate through this process is a wonder to see. She also has strong negotiating skills that are quite beneficial to her clients in negotiating premarital agreements, post parital agreements and divorce settlements."
"I endorse this lawyer. Superior knowledge of the law. Outstanding professional demeanor."
"Paula sets the standard when it comes to family law lawyers. Paula's experience and dedication set her apart. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Paula is an exceptionally experienced and compassionate family law attorney. She served over 10 years as a family court district judge in addition to her experience from this side of the bench. Her experience has enabled her to help her clients navigate through the minefield of divorce in the least acrimonious way."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2019
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2018
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2018
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2018
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2017
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2017
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2016
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2016
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2015
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2015
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2014
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2014
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2014
Family Law - Dallas: Best Lawyer of the Year, Woodward-White, Inc.
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2014
Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2014
Dallas: Family Lawyer of the Year, Woodward-White, Inc.
2013
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2013
Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2013
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2013
Top 100: Dallas/ Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2012
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2012
Top 100: Dallas/ Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2012
Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2012
Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2012
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2011
Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2011
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2011
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2011
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2011
Top 100: Dallas/ Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2011
Dallas Collaborative Lawyer: Family Lawyer of the Year, Woodward-White, Inc.
2011
Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2010
Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2010
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2010
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2010
Best Women Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2010
Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2009
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2009
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2009
Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2009
Top 100 Dallas/Fort Worth Region Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2009
Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2008
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2008
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2008
Top 100: Dallas/ Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2008
Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2008
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2007
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2007
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2007
Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2007
Top 100: Dallas/ Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2006
Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2006
Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2006
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2006
Top 100: Dallas/ Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2006
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2005
Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2005
Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2005
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2005
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2005
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2005
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2005
Top 100: Dallas/ Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2004
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2004
Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2004
Top 100: Dallas/ Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2004
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2004
Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2003
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2003
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2003
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2003
Top 100: Dallas/ Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2003
Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2002
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2001
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2001
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2000
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
1999
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
1998
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
1997
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, GoransonBain Ausley
Associations
2018 - Present
Literacy AchievesVolunteer ESL Teacher
Pattern Jury Charge Committee
Texas Family Law Foundation
Member
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Member
State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
Member
Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas)
Member
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
Dallas Bar Foundation, Family Law Section
Sustaining Fellow
Texas Bar Foundation
Member
Collaborative Divorce Dallas (f/k/a The Collaborative Alliance)
Member
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
2006 - 2006
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionWebcast & CLE Committee Chair
2003 - 2005
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionPublic Information Committee Chair
1999 - 2008
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionFamily Law Council
1995 - 1998
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law SectionBoard Member
1995 - 1996
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionDistrict 6 Director
1991 - 1995
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionDistrict 6 Grievance Committee
1989 - 1993
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionJudicial Liaison Family Law Council
Education
1979
Rutgers-The State University:
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of Cincinnati
BA
Speaking Engagements
2008
Advanced Estate Planning and Probate Course
Death after Divorce
2008
Advance Family Law Course
Affective Use of Experts in the Collaborative Law Process
2002
Advanced Family Law Course
Asserting Community Property Claims/Complex Trust Issues,
2000
New Frontiers in Marital Property Law
Tax Traps/Tax Tricks and the Complex Property Case
2000
Advanced Family Law Course
The Child as a Witness
1999
Advanced Family Law Course
Stock Options Where Are We Now?
1998
Advanced Family Law Course
Impact of the New Rules of Discovery
1995
Marriage Dissolution Institute
The Art of Persuading the Judge
1995
Marriage Dissolution Course
Persuading the Judge
1994
Solo Firm Section
Making the Judge’s Job Easier: Practical Suggestions for Improving Your Performance in the Preparation and Trial of a Family Law Case,
1994
Divorce Conference
Appearing in a Family Court Proceeding as an Expert Witness: Meeting the Judges Expectations
1994
Advanced Estate Planning and Probate Course
The Estate Planning/Divorce Interface
1993
Advanced Family Law Course
The New Rules of Disciplinary Procedure
1993
Advanced Family Law Course
The New Rules of Disciplinary Procedure
1991
Advanced Family Law Course
Discovery Workshop
1989
Advanced Family Law Course
Handling the Big Money Case
Languages
English