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5.0 /5.0
60 Client Reviews
PRO
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 Adrienne | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Look no further, She is the BEST!
Last year my ex-husband tried to gain sole custody of my 4 children. I had a lawyer who did not fight for me or my children she just kept telling me I needed to do whatever they asked for. She was the type of lawyer who sat back and did not work and kept asking for more money. When my lawyer was let ...
Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2018
Exceptional consultation
I was referred to Paula by a good friend of mine. I reviewed her page before reaching out and was very impressed with her credentials. I was even more impressed after speaking to her. Paula is very knowledgeable and seems to be an expertise in the area of what she consulted me on. She gave me excepti...
Posted by Jacquey | March 06, 2018
This Lady Is Spectacular!!!!
I was referred to this lady by a very good friend of mine... She is extremely intelligent and very well versed in her profession. Her legal advice and preparation are top notch!!! I would definitely recommend her services if you are looking for council that can help you along the way!!!
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 anonymous | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Happy Mommy
I hired Paula in May 2017 after dealing with my ex repeatedly telling me he was filing for custody of our daughter and dealing with someone who was stuck on making sure he DID not get along with me. Paula was my 5th consultation, afterwards I felt she truly understood my concern. Words can not explai...
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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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