Paulette Mueller

Paulette Mueller

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Probate

Lincoln Centre Two, Suite 1900, 5420 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX

About Paulette

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

46 years

80%
Probate 20%

46 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 44 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1981

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 45 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1980

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Underwood Perkins

Lincoln Centre Two, Suite 1900, 5420 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75240

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Paulette Mueller's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jan | March 09, 2015 | Estate Planning

Excellent help with elder law issues

Paulette Mueller recently helped us with revising trust, power of attorney, will, etc. documents. We were not previous clients, and an issue came up that we needed help with on short notice. She returned my call after hours on a Friday night, and worked on our issues over the weekend. She made a hous...e call to my elderly housebound mother's residence, and had all matters resolved by Monday. Her knowledge, expertise, and service were truly superb, and her fees were very reasonable. I would highly recommend Ms. Mueller.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2012 | Child Support

Paulette makes you believe in yourself!

I divorced several years ago without representation. I came to a point in my life where I needed legal assistance regarding my ex-husband, child support and custody. I have always been the type to lean back and not push for what I or my children deserved, instead I just thought somehow everything wou...ld work out. After a friend talked to me about Paulette and how she had helped her through her legal situation I gave her a call. Right away I knew I had someone that understood my circumstances and more importantly made me believe in myself. Paulette gave me the emotional strength I needed to push forward with what was in the best interest of my children and myself. Sometimes in life there comes a time when we need another to look you in the eyes and tell you that together the situation can be overcome. We started working together on my case and she was with me every step of the way. Encouraging me, giving me the best legal advise and at court standing by my side. My case was a complete win and am looking forward to my brighter future for me and my kids. I cannot thank my friend enough for recommending Paulette to me. I only hope I can pay it forward and tell others about how wonderful an attorney she is. I cannot praise her enough for every effort she has set forth for my children and I. Thank you Paulette for everything!

Posted by Mark | October 07, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Ms. Mueller is excellent

Ms. Mueller is an excellent attorney and I would highly recommend her to anyone one that may need her services. She was the best attorney that I've ever been associated with and went above and beyond what was expected when it came to resolving the difficult case that I was involved in. When comparing... her services to other attorneys that I've used in the past Ms. Mueller is by far the one I would chose to represent me again if ever needed.

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Paulette Mueller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joel Gomez

Family lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paulette is an extremely experienced and hard-working lawyer."

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Elisa Reiter

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paulette Mueller is creative, courteous and courageous. She does not care who is on the other side -- she loves being David to a downtown Goliath firm. Need an excellent advocate in family or probate work? Hire Paulette. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paula Bennett

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Paulette is the quintessential family law attorney who goes above and beyond to represent her clients. She is conscientious, thorough and aggressive in her representation and in the presentation of her cases. I would, without hesitation, recommend Paulette."

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Kelly Decker

Litigation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Mueller is a formidable opponent yet can be trusted to keep her word and always be respectful. She picks her battle's wisely and stays focused. She is not to be underestimated."

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Debra Casaceli

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her experience in the field gives her a clear advantage over most attorneys. She will make a client feel extremely confident in her ability to help them achieve their goals."

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Cynthia Diggs

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paulette Mueller is highly respected in the legal community as a "go-to" lawyer for divorce and family law cases. Paulette is an outstanding family lawyer who knows the law and knows how to fight for her clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Harding

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a lawyer that honestly cares about her clients and zealously advocates for them to the fullest extent of the law. Mrs. Mueller is a tough negotiator that uses her knowledge of the law to advance her client's interests."

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Elisa Reiter

Family lawyer

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Carl Gunnstaks

Family lawyer

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Steven Green

Estate planning lawyer

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Dawn Fowler

Family lawyer

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Paula Bennett

Family lawyer

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Kelly Decker

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2011

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Senior Counsel, Underwood Perkins

2011 - 2011

Attorney, Holmes, Diggs & Eames

2009 - 2011

Attorney, Holmes, Diggs, Eames & Puhl

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Paulette Mueller

1987 - 2008

Member, Shafer & Mueller, PLLC

Associations

2012 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

1990 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section

Member

1981 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1980 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

Member

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Anderson v. Anderson - Memorandum Opinion

Appellant's Relief Denied.

Garland v. Garland, 868 S.W.2d 847 (Tex.Civ.App. 1993, no writ)

Father prevailed, reversing the decision of the Probate Court.

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Education

1980

University of Missouri: Colum

Languages

English

Activity

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