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Paula Ann Lock
Paula Lock Smyth, Attorney and Counselor at Law
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Biography
Paula Lock Smyth is a family law attorney who is dedicated to providing effective and efficient representation to clients in Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding communities. She genuinely cares about her clients and invests in each and every case she handles, taking the time to ensure that clients understand all of their options so that they can make informed decisions about what is right for their family.
Education
- SMU Dedman School of Law
- J.D. (1985)
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- Duke University
- B.A. (1982) | Business/English
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Professional Experience
- Senior Attorney, Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer
- Paula Lock Smyth, Attorney and Counselor at Law
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- Full range of family law practice, including pre- and post-marital agreements, divorce, custody, visitation, child support, appeals, grandparent access, name change and termination and adoption. Also providing probate, will, living trust, power of attorney and guardianship services. Extensive litigation experience, with favorable results in both jury and non-jury cases. Experienced as collaborative lawyer and mediator. Serving Dallas, Denton, Collin, Tarrant, Rockwall, Kaufman and other Texas Counties.
- Shareholder
- Zisman Law Firm, P.C.
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- A mid-sized downtown Dallas law firm. Litigation in state and federal court. First chair bench and jury trial experience. Predominantly Family Law practice, with contract, guardianship and probate law trial experience, and mediation services.
- Principal Attorney-Mediator
- Paula A. Lock Mediation Services
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- Trained as neutral mediator and facilitator of negotiated settlements in all civil cases by the American Academy of Attorney-Mediators, Inc.
- Partner
- Biles & Lock, P.C.
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- Provided excellent client service in a predominantly family law practice. Achieved favorable resolution of complex, difficult-to-win cases, particularly two jury trials, through meticulous preparation.
- Associate Attorney/Branch Manager
- Hammerle & Associates
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- Practiced in all civil areas, including drafting & enforcing contracts, preparing incorporation documents and buy-sell agreements, and handling probate, general civil litigation and family law matters. Assisted in organizing first Denton County Settlement Week.
Professional Associations
- College of the State Bar
- Member
- Current
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- Annette Stewart Inn of Court
- Master
- Current
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- Dallas Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Dallas LCL
- Past President
- Current
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- Collaborative Law Dallas Practice Group
- Member
- Current
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- Collaborative Law Institute
- Charter Member
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- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Member
- Current
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- Texas State Bar # 12461100
- Member
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- Activities: Member of the Family Law, ADR, Computer & Technology and Probate & Trust Sections
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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