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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
$0 first 30 minutes
Always
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 Dante | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Wonderful and Brilliant
Paula has given me excellent advice yet i have not given her a dime yet,. She advised me on behalf of my child, my rights, and my case in general. She is honest and fair about her cost up front, and she lets me know what she can or can not handle. Also tells me what i can and can not do pertaining to...
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2017 | Family
Consultation
In speaking with Mrs. Pierce, she was very knowledgeable of Family Law. She takes the time to explain things and is extremely helpful. This woman constantly has her wheels spinning with different strategies to aid clients. It was a pleasure to speak with her. I learned more from her doing our convers...
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2017 | Child Support
Great Consultation!!
I Reached out to Paula for CS counsel for children that have reached the age of termination and I'm still paying support. And they are NOT providing me proof pursing a higher education, as required by state law. She gave me terrific advice to consider before retaining an attorney. She was prompt i...
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Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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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
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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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