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Paula Pierce-Nichols
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Biography
Sound Guidance. Sensible Solutions. Skilled Advocate. Primarily focusing her practice in Montgomery County, Texas, Paula brings a fresh perspective to helping families achieve relief in family court. Paula’s strengths are finding innovative ways to control litigation costs, ingenuity in pleading practice and evidence presentation, and compassion for her clients. Every family is different, and every case deserves personal attention. Whether you are beginning the divorce process, navigating child custody or child support issues or need help modifying an existing order, Paula is prepared to guide you forward with professionalism, compassion, and determination. Paula found her home in practicing family law practicing for over 30 years in Kansas and Missouri and in Texas since 2023. Paula is a member of various bar associations, a member of the Texas Bar College -- a professional society of legal scholars, listed in the Global Directory of Who's Who for Family Law, and a 2017 nationally ranked top family law lawyer by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.
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%
28 years
Child Custody
25%
28 years
Child Support
25%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2022 2020 2018
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2
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 2 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 34 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kansas for 34 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Pierce-Nichols Law Firm, LLC
(936) 286-4215
Mobile
6606 FM 1488 Road, Ste 148 PMB 633, Magnolia, TX, 77354
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Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Erica | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Well please with my lawyer and greatful for the referral to her #GodSent!
I'm glad God orchestrated Paula Pierce to be my lawyer for my custody case. only wish she had been my lawyer for my Divorce also! She was always on time and kept her word. She taught me so much in the Short time between when we met and the final court date (her experience and wisdom along with my tea...
Posted by Conrad | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Paula Pierce
Paula is definitely a God send. She is an awesome person. She is more than just a divorce attorney. For me, she has been a friend, a counselor, an advisor and a spiritual guidance. She truly cares a lot about me and my situation. I know she has works very hard for me. She is honest and upfront...
Posted by Sharon | November 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Strong, Honest, Thorough, and Compassionate Friend
I called Paula after receiving unexpected news that my husband of 20 years had filed for a divorce. My husband informed me that he had filed for a divorce on the morning of our 20 year wedding anniversary. I didn't know what to do or who to talk to. My sister told me that I should call Paula Pierce ...
Posted by Darren | December 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Lyle | December 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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...
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Experience
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 ScholarsMember
2023 - Present
Texas BarAdmitted
2023 - Present
The Texas Bar Family Law SectionMember
2023 - Present
The Texas Family Law FoundationMember
2023 - Present
Woodlands Bar AssociationMember
2023 - Present
The Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Missouri BarAdmitted
1991 - Present
Kansas BarAdmitted
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 Modification
2025
Internet
Child Support Modification
2025
Internet
Child Custody
2025
Internet
Child Support
Languages
English