Paula Pierce-Nichols

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Paula Pierce-Nichols

also known as Pierce-Nichols Law Firm, LLC

5.0
58 reviews
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Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Magnolia, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

6606 FM 1488 Road, Ste 148 PMB 633, Magnolia, TX

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About Paula

Biography

Caseload Counts. Nationally ranked top family law lawyer in 2017 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, strives to maintain a small caseload to provide families the best opportunity for relief in divorce, child custody, and modification cases. How can I help you?

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Divorce

28 years

50%
Child Custody 25%

Child custody and modification matters.

28 years

25%
Child Support 25%

Child support and child support modification matters.

28 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2020 2018
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+ 2

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 2 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2023

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 34 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1992

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 34 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Pierce-Nichols Law Firm, LLC

6606 FM 1488 Road, Ste 148 PMB 633, Magnolia, TX, 77354

piercenicholslaw.com/

Paula Pierce-Nichols's Reviews

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Posted by Lateef Jones | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Reliable.Integrity and sincerely a good person

I had a child support situation that has moved to a different jurisdiction and gave Ms. Pierce the lawyer fee in advance.She work the case the best she could have and returned most of my fee.She also gave great advice on how should go about taking care of the baby mothers false allegations.This shows... a lot about a person character.She isn't involved in law simply for the money.Ms.Pierce is genuine about your situation and if she can a service to you.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional Attorney

Over 18 years Paula Pierce stood by our side throughout a child custody/child support case. She fought for primary custody for me in the beginning and won. Then later on fought for child support throughout the 18 years. The case took turns all over the place but Paula fought hard for us for the en...tire time. Never giving up, making late night calls, informing me of anything and everything that was happening. For example how the opposing attorney would react and prepaired me for anything that attorney would throw out there. (The good the bad the ugly) Emotions were flying on my behalf from being angry to scared, crying to laughter. Paula was there for us every step of the way putting my children and me first. I know she had other clients but it did not feel that way. Paula gave us her full attention and time when it was our turn. Paula even inspired my daughter to become an attorney to protect children and families the way Paula protected us during a difficult journey. Exceptional attorney and would definitely reccomend her!

Posted by Brian | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thorough, honest and fair!!!

I have worked with a few attorneys and Paula is the most thorough of all. She hunted down every piece of case evidence needed to support and/or explain each issue surrounding my case. She's honest in pointing put the pros and cons of each issue and she is fair in how she handles the case and her bi...llings. I never found anything unexpected or remotely "upward rounding" (if you know what I mean) about her billing. Where other attorneys bill 15 minutes for a 2 minute call/email. She only billed the time that was truly incurred and worthy of being billed. I will use her from now on without hesitation.

Posted by Darren | December 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional

Paula Pierce was retained for a dissolution of marriage, from the very first meeting she not only was very professional but extremely understanding and encouraging of the desired outcome of an undesired circumstance. She completes all necessary task in such a manner that leaves you at ease with know...ing nothing has be missed. Very punctual and precise in filings of necessary documents. In all of my dealings with Paula Pierce work was completed professionally along with a sincere encouragement to move beyond the present to acquire a more desirable future. I highly recommend her services.

Posted by Lyle | December 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Paula Pierce

Ms. Pierce is a professional from beginning to end and she is passionate about her work and she develops the best strategy for you. During my divorce Ms. Pierce provided me with the necessary information in preparation for my divorce. Her prices are reasonable and she worked out a payment plan that... was affordable. The most difficult challenge during my divorce was the parenting plan and custody—Ms. Pierce helped me to examine the facts and my role as a father and the outcome was in my favor. I highly recommend Ms. Pierce for your legal services.

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

2017 Top National Ten Attorney Award, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Top Lawyer, Who's Who Legal

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Pierce-Nichols Law Firm, LLC

1998 - 2018

Attorney, Paula S. Pierce, Attorney at Law

1998 - 2000

Contract Attorney-Litigation, Cullan & Cullan, LLC

1995 - 1998

Prosecuting Attorney and Civil Defense Attorney, KCMo Law Department

1994 - 1995

Public Defender, Kansas Public Defenders Office

1992 - 1994

Public Defender, Missouri Public Defender

1990 - 1992

Judicial Law Clerk, 16th Judicial Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri Division 18

Associations

2025 - Present

Texas Bar College A Professional Society of Legal Scholars

Member

2023 - Present

Texas Bar

Admitted

2023 - Present

The Texas Bar Family Law Section

Member

2023 - Present

The Texas Family Law Foundation

Member

2023 - Present

Woodlands Bar Association

Member

2023 - Present

The Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Missouri Bar

Admitted

1991 - Present

Kansas Bar

Admitted

Education

1989

University of Kanas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)

BA - Bachelor of Arts with Departmental Honors

Speaking Engagements

2022

Jackson County Bar Association Law 101 Session

Hot Topics In Divorce

2020

Jackson County Bar Association Law 101 Session

Overlooked Child Support Rules That Affect The Child Support Calculation

2017

Jackson County Bar Association Law 101 Session

New Family Law Child Support and Joint Custody Parenting Time Changes

2016

Jackson County Bar Association Law 101 Session

Overlooked Child Support Rules That Affect Child Support Owed Or Received

Publications

2025

Internet Child Custody

2025

Internet Child Support

Languages

English

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