Atty. Paula Jo Pierce

Atty. Paula Jo Pierce

Ms. Paula Jo Pierce is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business, consumer and 10 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Paula Jo Pierce at a glance

Paula Jo Pierce is a trusts, probate, employment, business, and creditor rights attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1988), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1994). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1986) and Trinity University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Paula Jo Pierce is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business, consumer and 10 other areas of law
  • Paula received a B.A. degree from Trinity University in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Paula practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Paula Jo Pierce's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Paula Jo Pierce is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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Employment Law

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

Paula Jo Pierce is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Paula Jo Pierce is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Paula Jo Pierce is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 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 Paula Jo Pierce

Where is Paula Jo Pierce's law office located?
Paula Jo Pierce's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paula Jo Pierce handle?
Paula Jo Pierce focuses on trusts, probate, employment, business, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Paula Jo Pierce practiced law?
Paula Jo Pierce has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Paula Jo Pierce go to law school?
Paula Jo Pierce earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Paula Jo Pierce for a consultation?
You can contact Paula Jo Pierce 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.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Trinity University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1994

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