Av. Paula A. Bennett

Av. Paula A. Bennett

Paula Bennett represents clients in a wide range of Family Law matters, including divorce and complex property issues, but has a particular commitment to working with parents to resolve issues that impact the welfare of their children. This focus includes parental custody disputes, the termination of parental rights, custody modification, custody relocation and child support matters.

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Profile Summary

About Paula A. Bennett at a glance

Paula A. Bennett is a family law and adr attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Texas Wesleyan University (J.D., 2008) and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

Paula Bennett represents clients in a wide range of Family Law matters, including divorce and complex property issues, but has a particular commitment to working with parents to resolve issues that impact the welfare of their children. This focus includes parental custody disputes, the termination of parental rights, custody modification, custody relocation and child support matters.

Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Paula is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, and the Family Law sections of the State Bar of Texas and the Dallas Bar Association.

Paula is a 2008 graduate of Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (now known as Texas A&M University School of Law), where she assisted the victims of domestic abuse as a volunteer in the school’s Family Law clinic. She graduated, magna cum laude, from North Adams State College in North Adams, Massachusetts, in 1991. Prior to attending law school, she maintained a career in pharmaceutical sales and honed her ability to quickly assess and understand the needs of her clients.

Published Work:

  • Use of Social Studies and Psychological Evaluations at Trial (Do New HIPAA and DSM Changes Impact?), Advanced Family Law Course, 2014
  • Relocation Debate, Advanced Family Law Course, 2013

Practice Areas:

  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Property Division
  • Enforcements
  • Family Violence
  • Marital Agreements
  • Grandparents’ Rights
  • Mediation & Arbitration

Practice Areas Explained

Paula A. Bennett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paula A. Bennett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Paula A. Bennett is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →

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 Dallas 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 Paula A. Bennett

Where is Paula A. Bennett's law office located?
Paula A. Bennett's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paula A. Bennett handle?
Paula A. Bennett focuses on family law, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Paula A. Bennett go to law school?
Paula A. Bennett earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Paula A. Bennett for a consultation?
You can contact Paula A. Bennett directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Paula A. Bennett received?
Paula A. Bennett's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Family Law; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers, 2024-2026; Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2020-2025.

Uzmanlık Alanları

Eğitim

J.D.
Texas Wesleyan University
- 2008
B.S.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
- 1991

Ödüller

Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers, 2024-2026
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2020-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2018
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas

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