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58 Client Reviews
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also known as Pierce-Nichols Law Firm, LLC
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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.
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28 years
28 years
28 years
Free Consultation
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Mobile
6606 FM 1488 Road, Ste 148 PMB 633, Magnolia, TX, 77354
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Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
A Real Lawyer
I came to Paula, an emotional wreck after having a blow up with my ex and his gf at an event for my daughter. She was the 5th lawyer consultation and I knew she was a perfect fit! She listened to my situation and really got an understanding on what were the key issues. She is honest-she told me what ...
Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent Child Custody Attorney
Paula is a terrific family law attorney. I hired her to assist me with a modification of my child custody agreement. I always felt that she truly cared about my case and she devoted lots of attention to it. She came up with innovative ideas on how to handle difficult situations that came up durin...
Posted by Ruby | December 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Smart, strategic, compassionate
Paula is a sharp smart lawyer who knows very well how to handle her job professionally and she cares about her client. Her knowledge and experience kept me stable and successful. She took the time to explain the matters to me where i could make better judgments. She was accessible and got back to me ...
Posted by Sara | November 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Paula
Ms. Pierce was awesome to me. She constantly stayed in touch with me and kept me calm during my stressful court dates. She is incredibly smart and knows what she's talking about. I felt 100% confident hiring her and wouldn't hesitate hiring her again.
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
An Exceptional Attorney
I was going through a custody battle with my daughter's father. He was trying to make me look like I was not giving him time with her and like I was an emotional mess. Paula took my case and walked me through everything I needed to know legally and helped me to make a co-parenting plan that was best ...
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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
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
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
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts with Departmental Honors
2022
Hot Topics In Divorce
2020
Overlooked Child Support Rules That Affect The Child Support Calculation
2017
New Family Law Child Support and Joint Custody Parenting Time Changes
2016
Overlooked Child Support Rules That Affect Child Support Owed Or Received
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