Atty. Paul J. Mascot

Atty. Paul J. Mascot

Parents were Paul & Virginia Mascot. Father was career Air Force Officer.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul J. Mascot at a glance

Paul J. Mascot is an Of Counsel based in Jacksonville, Texas, practicing at Richards Penn, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Texas (1975) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1980). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Virginia Military Institute B.A. History, Dean's List (—). Serands clients in Jacksonville, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Parents were Paul & Virginia Mascot
  • Father was career Air Force Officer
  • Lived in CA, MA, AL, VA, HI, TX and Libya
  • Graduated High School in Waco, TX, 1965
  • Graduated from Virginia Military, Institute, 1969
  • Served 2 years active duty, IS Army Military Intelligence Branch and 18 years Army Reserve with rank of Lt. Colonel
  • Graduated University of Texas Law School, 1975
  • Attorney for State of Texas 1976-2008
  • Private practice 2008-Present
  • Served on Boards of several animal rescue groups and Humane Society of Austin & Travis Co, TX
  • Married to Rebecca Mascot for 30 years
  • Hobbies include fishing, hiking and travel
  • PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS Texas Department of State Health Services, Assistant General Counsel, 2006 - 2008 Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Deputy Director of Legal Services, 1976 - 2006 PRO BONO ACTIVITIES Provide legal services to Central Texas Dachshund Rescue, 2000 - 2008 Provide legal services to Humane Society of Austin & Travis County, 1995 - 1999

Practice Areas Explained

Paul J. Mascot's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Family Law

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Employment 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 Jacksonville 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 Paul J. Mascot

Where is Paul J. Mascot's law office located?
Paul J. Mascot's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Texas. The firm is Richards Penn, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul J. Mascot handle?
Paul J. Mascot focuses on probate, family law, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Paul J. Mascot practiced law?
Paul J. Mascot has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Paul J. Mascot go to law school?
Paul J. Mascot earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (—).
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1975
Virginia Military Institute B.A. History, Dean's List
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1980

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