Paula Pierce-Nichols

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Paula Pierce-Nichols

also known as Pierce-Nichols Law Firm, LLC

5.0
60 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
...
+ 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 Douglas | October 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Efficient and conscientious work

Paula helped me sort out a child-support modification as I was living in another state. She did a great job seeing it through to completion. She is a pleasure to work with always quick to respond and follow up. I would definitely use her services again if the need arises.

Posted by Michael Leggett | August 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer in KC!

Absolutely the most professional, detail oriented and talented lawyer I’ve had the pleasure of working with. It is never an easy task to go through a custody modification, but Paula’s showed me what a truly engaged and passionate lawyer looks like. She puts her heart and soul into her work and I wi...ll appreciate what she did for me forever. Whenever you call her you can reach her and when ever you need to talk to her she will make time for you. I’ve had other lawyers in the past and she has set the bar extremely high, if I ever have to go back to court for another lawyer to take her place. I would say the best thing I have done with my time so far this month is writing this well-deserved review. If you want the best lawyer in KC look no further, she is the right person to represent you.

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Grateful beyond words

Mrs. Paula was professional from start to finish. Work long hard hours on the case. Even if it meant using personal time to finish the job. Very thankful for her and all she has done.

Posted by Sadie | November 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Ms. Pierce IS THE BEST

I can't express enough how good my lawyer has been these last 10 months. I didn't know how I would get through this custody case, and GOD sent Paula Pierce to me through a friend. She listened and understood my needs and gave me direction when I didn't have the strength for it. Ms. Pierce is sma...rt, professional and a shark in the court room, which I learned today. She had my back and kept my now small family's needs first throughout this whole case. Thank you so much Ms. Pierce for being the best!! I have added her link if you want to contact her for your case, trust me you won't be disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Real estate single parent

I contacted Paula and explained my issue with her and within a month she handled what my last lawyer neglected. I walked away with a fair settlement however i was really in a bind when i met her. My child had disclosed some things that had me really angry, concerned, and terrified from worry. What... my child had disclosed were things going on at the other parents house. The other parent and I had been divorced for almost 2 years and it was ugly. I was willing to play fair until the safety was neglected and i ceased all visitation. Paula helped me identify and understand my reactions and she was able to talk to the emotional part me. My ex capitalized on my anger filed a family access plan, asked for money (2k), 90+ days of compensatory time, no child support and 50% custody. I walked away with no custody change, i gave 20 something days of time and child support was calculated properly. Unfortunately court is about money and my ex preferred i remain financially strapped and spend money on court. So the judge and my childs lawyer allowed us to drag this case out for a year. Family division, children's mercy and social workers were a part of this case. Yet it was considered a silent cry until i hired Paula. I know i cannot change the behavior of my narcissistic ex but having a lawyer that understands helped me get through it. I appreciate everything

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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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