Atty. Matthew Goodwin Paulson

Atty. Matthew Goodwin Paulson

Mr. Matthew Goodwin Paulson is a lawyer practicing air quality & climate change, appellate & supreme court litigation, chemicals, products & pesticide regulation and 12 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Goodwin Paulson at a glance

Matthew Goodwin Paulson is an Attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Bracewell LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1998) and Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and District of C (2001). Educated at University of Denver College of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A. Biology, 1995). Active member of Austin and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Matthew Goodwin Paulson is a lawyer practicing air quality & climate change, appellate & supreme court litigation, chemicals, products & pesticide regulation and 12 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Matthew practices at Bracewell LLP in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Goodwin Paulson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Goodwin Paulson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Matthew Goodwin Paulson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Matthew Goodwin Paulson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Matthew Goodwin Paulson

Where is Matthew Goodwin Paulson's law office located?
Matthew Goodwin Paulson's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Bracewell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Goodwin Paulson handle?
Matthew Goodwin Paulson focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Matthew Goodwin Paulson practiced law?
Matthew Goodwin Paulson has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Matthew Goodwin Paulson go to law school?
Matthew Goodwin Paulson earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. Biology, 1995).
How can I contact Matthew Goodwin Paulson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Denver College of Law
- 1998
B.A. Biology
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1998
Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and District of C
Admitted: 2001

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