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Paula Larsen

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GoransonBain Ausley, PLLC
  • Recognized Since:
    1997
  • Recognized in:
    Collaborative Law: Family Law
    Family Law...
  • Law School:
    Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Camden
  • Lawyer Page:
    http://www.gbfamilylaw.com/att...
  • Website:
    http://www.gbfamilylaw.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (214) 744.3983
  • Location:
    8350 North Central Expressway, Suite 1700
    Dallas, TX 75206
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With her unique ability to minimize conflict in critical situations, Paula Larsen helps clients navigate family law matters in the least acrimonious way. When negotiating premarital agreements, she recognizes the agreement lays the foundation for the marriage and must be handled with the utmost care.

A partner in the firm, Paula provides consultation on divorce matters as well as consultation and representation in the negotiation of premarital agreements. As a former judge, she has seen the impact of divorce on families, and partners with clients to craft agreements that are attainable and durable.

Respected by her peers for her ability, professionalism and integrity, Paula was named as the Dallas Collaborative Family Lawyer of the Year in 2011 by The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward White, Inc. Board Certified in family law since 1985 and consistently featured in The Best Lawyers In America by Woodward White, Inc. since 1997.

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With her unique ability to minimize conflict in critical situations, Paula Larsen helps clients navigate family law matters in the least acrimonious way. When negotiating premarital agreements, she recognizes the agreement lays the foundation for the marriage and must be handled with the utmost care.

A partner in the firm, Paula provides consultation on divorce matters as well as consultation and representation in the negotiation of premarital agreements. As a former judge, she has seen the impact of divorce on families, and partners with clients to craft agreements that are attainable and durable.

Respected by her peers for her ability, professionalism and integrity, Paula was named as the Dallas Collaborative Family Lawyer of the Year in 2011 by The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward White, Inc. Board Certified in family law since 1985 and consistently featured in The Best Lawyers In America by Woodward White, Inc. since 1997.

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Education:

  • University of Cincinnati , BA, graduated 1976
  • Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Camden , J.D., graduated 1979

Bar Admissions:

  • Texas, State Bar of Texas

Affiliations:

  • Pattern Jury Charge Committee - Member
  • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists - Member
  • Texas Family Law Foundation - Member
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
  • Collaborative Divorce Dallas (f/k/a The Collaborative Alliance) - Member
  • Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas) - Member
  • Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section - Board Member
  • Dallas Bar Foundation - Member
  • Pattern Jury Charge Committee - Member
  • State Bar of Texas - Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Chair, Public Information Committee - Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Chair, Webcast & CLE committee - Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Director, District 6 - Member
  • State Bar of Texas, District 6 Grievance Committee - Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Council - Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Judicial Liaison, Family Law Council - Member
  • Texas Bar Foundation - Member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Family Law, Dallas (2014)
  • Collaborative Law: Family Law, Dallas (2011)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Collaborative Law: Family Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
 

Awards:

  • Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Woodward and White Press, 1995– 2017
  • Selected to the “Best Women Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2010
  • Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers”, Thomson Reuters, 2003 – 2014
  • Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/ Fort Worth Super Lawyers”, Thomson Reuters, 2003 – 2013
  • Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers”, Thomson Reuters, 2004 – 2006, 2009 – 2012
  • "Most Ethical Family Law Attorney”, D Magazine, 1995
  • Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2003 – 2017
  • Selected to the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” D Magazine, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011 – 2018

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  • Divorce Consultation
  • Premarital Agreements
 

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8350 North Central Expressway, Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 744.3983
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7160 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 650

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