Atty. Douglas Jonathan Paul

Atty. Douglas Jonathan Paul

Mr. Douglas Jonathan Paul is a lawyer practicing estate planning, life & health insurance, retirement benefit plans and 2 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Jonathan Paul at a glance

Douglas Jonathan Paul is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at McGinnis Lochridge. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2004) and Texas (2005). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D. Louisiana, 2004) and University of Texas at Austin B.A. Government (—). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Douglas Jonathan Paul is a lawyer practicing estate planning, life & health insurance, retirement benefit plans and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Douglas practices at McGinnis Lochridge in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Jonathan Paul's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Jonathan Paul handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Jonathan Paul

Where is Douglas Jonathan Paul's law office located?
Douglas Jonathan Paul's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is McGinnis Lochridge. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Jonathan Paul handle?
Douglas Jonathan Paul focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Douglas Jonathan Paul practiced law?
Douglas Jonathan Paul has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Douglas Jonathan Paul go to law school?
Douglas Jonathan Paul earned their education at (J.D. Louisiana, 2004); (—).
How can I contact Douglas Jonathan Paul for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Louisiana
Louisiana State University
- 2004
University of Texas at Austin B.A. Government
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2004
Texas
Admitted: 2005

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