Atty. Paula Finlay

Atty. Paula Finlay

Paula Finlay is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, commercial litigation. Paula received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Paula Finlay at a glance

Paula Finlay is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1990), Illinois (1991), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1992). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paula Finlay is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, commercial litigation
  • Paula received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Paula practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Paula Finlay's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Paula Finlay is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Paula Finlay is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Paula Finlay is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paula Finlay

Where is Paula Finlay's law office located?
Paula Finlay's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paula Finlay handle?
Paula Finlay focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Paula Finlay practiced law?
Paula Finlay has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Paula Finlay go to law school?
Paula Finlay earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact Paula Finlay for a consultation?
You can contact Paula Finlay 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 Finlay received?
Paula Finlay's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 1990
B.S.
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1990
Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1992

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