Paula Pierce-Nichols

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Paula Pierce-Nichols

also known as Pierce-Nichols Law Firm, LLC

5.0
58 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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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Kristen | September 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Child Support

Paula is extremely thorough when it comes to matters of child support. I was informed about what the process looks entails and felt prepared for every scenario. I would highly recommend Paula's services to anyone that is in need.

Posted by Douglas | October 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

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 anonymous | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

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

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...ing discovery paper work that was needed for my case. She explained everything that was happening...step by step. She was available via phone, text and email at anytime. Her professional guidance, reassurance and knowledge of my case was refreshing. I knew that her goal was to assure that my children's best interested was a priority. In the end, we got EXACTLY what we requested and she refunded money back to me that was not used for my case. Her honesty, knowledge and dedication to my case was awesome. After the resolution of my case, she refunded money back to me that was not used. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone, WITHOUT A DOUBT!

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 ...her, she gave me the paperwork and advice that it would be cheaper to settle outside of court and i was able to settle the case with the other party without going to court and paying court costs and lawyers.

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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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