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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 Amber | December 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Paula is the GOAT
I have the upmost respect for Ms. Paula. She is like no other attorney. When everyone else said, “it’s not possible,” she said “I hear you” and she made a way! She put her heart and soul into helping me tell my story. She wasn’t afraid to go against the norm, she wasn’t afraid to fight for justice! S...
Posted by Jeff | September 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Paula is the best!
Paula is everything you would ever want in an attorney. My experience working with her was exactly what I hoped for when she was recommended to me by a friend. Her expertise and vast knowledge of the law was impressive, and she empowered me throughout each step of a stressful situation. She combin...
Posted by Daja | March 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Chess & Never Checkers
I hired Ms. Paula for my case & I never had any regrets. She knows her expertise and she is well respected. I always felt like my case was a priority for Ms. Paula because there was never a phone call unanswered or returned. Nights, weekends … it didn’t matter. She knew how much anxiety I was experie...
Posted by Mina | February 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommend calling Paula !!!
Paula’s dedication to get you what you need for your family is just one of the many things that sets her apart from other attorneys. She kept me informed at every step, stayed in constant communication with me and always kept it’s 100% honest with what my options were. She really takes the time to le...
Posted by Alexis H. | April 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Lawyer! Highly recommend
I came to Ms. Nichols with a stressful case and a lot of worry. She was more than happy to help and helped ease my mind a lot. She is very passionate about her work and very knowledgeable in her field. She kept me updated through the entire process and in the end, everything worked out perfectly. I c...
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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