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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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Posted by Kathy | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Paula Pierce is AWESOME!!!
I contacted Paula Pierce to handle a child support modification case. I explained the challenging situation and asked if she could help. Without hesitation, she agreed and formulated a plan. Within a week, she not only had a plan, but had already contacted the opposing attorney and started request...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2017 | Child Support
straight to the point with no games
I needed consulting for a pending hearing for child support and she was the first attorney that was able to squeeze me into their schedule. I presented all my paperwork and documents and she in return gave me a fair and straight forward thoughts about the case. Instead of over charging me for hiring ...
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 | 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 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...
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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