Atty. Paula Lock Smyth
Ms. Paula Lock Smyth is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, family, mediation and 11 other areas of law.
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Paula Lock Smyth is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Paula A. Lock Law Office, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, probate, and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1985) and Duke University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dallas Bar Association. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Paula Lock Smyth is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, family, mediation and 11 other areas of law
- Paula received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Paula practices at Paula A. Lock Law Office, P.C. in Dallas, TX
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Paula Lock Smyth is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Paula Lock Smyth is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 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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