Atty. Paul Leopold
Paul M. Leopold is a double Board Certified attorney in Family Law and Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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Paul Leopold is a family law, adr, and appellate attorney based in Southlake, Texas, practicing at KoonsFuller PC. Educated at Texas A&M University (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Southlake, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Paul M. Leopold is a double Board Certified attorney in Family Law and Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- He focuses on family law appeals, helping clients across Texas protect their rights in difficult legal situations—like divorce, custody battles, child support issues, or international child abduction cases
- With years of experience arguing in both state and federal courts, Paul has a proven track record of handling complex family law appeals
- He works closely with trial lawyers at every step—from early strategy to post-trial appeals—to help ensure cases are prepared correctly for court
- Paul is regularly trusted by attorneys across the state for his deep legal knowledge and strong courtroom skills
- He’s been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, 360 West Magazine, and Fort Worth Magazine for his work in family and appellate law
- In addition to his legal work, Paul teaches other lawyers through continuing legal education (CLE) courses across Texas and the country
- He provides regular case updates to the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
- He is actively engaged with family law legislation
- And he has also helped the Texas Supreme Court advisory committee to write rules that affect family law cases statewide
- Paul received his law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Human Development from Brigham Young University
- Outside the courtroom, Paul enjoys spending time with his wife and children and being outdoors
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Paul Leopold is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Paul Leopold is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →
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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 Southlake 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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