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Paula Larsen
GoransonBain, PLLC
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Biography
“With more than thirty years of experience in family law, including eleven years as a judge in the family courts, my primary goal is to help clients embrace realistic expectations, then move toward the best possible outcome.” — Paula Larsen
Education
- Rutgers-the State University:
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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- University of Cincinnati
- B.A. | Political Science
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Professional Experience
- Fellow
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Current
Speaking Engagements
- Death after Divorce, 32nd Annual Advanced Estate Planning and Probate Course
- State Bar of Texas
- 2008
- Effective Use of Experts in the Collaborative Law Process, Advanced Family Law Course
- State Bar of Texas
- 2008
- The New Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, Advanced Family Law Course
- State Bar of Texas
- 1993
- Discovery Workshop, Advanced Family Law Course
- State Bar of Texas
- 1991-1993
- Appearing in a Family Court Proceeding as an Expert Witness: Meeting the Judges Expectations, Divorce Conference
- Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
- 1994
Certifications
- Board Certified in Family Law
- Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
Awards
- Best Lawyers© Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Dallas
- Woodward and White Press
- Best Lawyers© Collaborative Law: Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Dallas
- Woodward and White Press
- Selected to the “Best Women Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”
- D Magazine
- Most Ethical Family Law Attorney
- D Magazine
- Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law
- Woodward and White Press
- 1995-2018
Professional Associations
- Collaborative Divorce Dallas (f/k/a The Collaborative Alliance)
- Member
- Current
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- Pattern Jury Charge Committee
- Member
- Current
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- Texas Bar Foundation
- Member
- Current
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- Dallas Bar Foundation
- Member
- Current
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- Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas)
- Member
- Current
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- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
- Member
- Current
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- Texas Family Law Foundation
- Member
- Current
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- State Bar of Texas # 11956100
- Member
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- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Council
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- State Bar of Texas, Chair, Webcast & CLE committee
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- State Bar of Texas, Chair, Public Information Committee
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- Dallas Bar Association- Family Law Section
- Board Member
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- State Bar of Texas, Director, District 6
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- State Bar of Texas, District 6 Grievance Committee
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- State Bar of Texas, Judicial Liaison, Family Law Council
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
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Fees
- 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
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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