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5.0 /5.0
58 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
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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 Sharon | November 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Strong, Honest, Thorough, and Compassionate Friend
I called Paula after receiving unexpected news that my husband of 20 years had filed for a divorce. My husband informed me that he had filed for a divorce on the morning of our 20 year wedding anniversary. I didn't know what to do or who to talk to. My sister told me that I should call Paula Pierce ...
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2017
Extremely helpful and COMPASSIONATE
She took a scary emotional situation and gave us clarity and hope. She was very kind and understanding but still very honest about the reality of the situation. We are so grateful to have found her.
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2017 | Child Custody
Child custody
I called her in hopes of getting custody of my son so I could leave the state. She told me the best and easiest way to approach the situation and my best coarse of action for the process. I'm so extremely happy with how honest she was with me. She let me know every possibility with what I would be go...
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 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...
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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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