Paula Pierce-Nichols
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Law Degree
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Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
English
About
Paula Pierce-Nichols is a family law lawyer in Kansas City who helps parents facing child custody and child support issues in Clay, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri. Does a child custody or child support situation have you stressed? Better Call Paula! Paula who has been practicing law since 1991, received multiple legal awards for her work in Family Law including the 2017 Nationally RankedTop 10 Family Law Attorney Award awarded by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys based on peer nominations and reviews; and the 2017 Who's Who Top Lawyer awarded by Who's Who Legal. Raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Paula graduated from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in three years instead of four receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with departmental honors. Paula attended the University of Kansas School of Law at the age of 21 on full academic scholarship and graduated with a Juris Doctorate Degree at the age of 23, graduating in two years instead of three. After graduating law school, Paula worked in the prestigious role of a Judicial Law Clerk for a Judge in Jackson County, Missouri. Thereafter, she worked as a public defender, then as a city prosecutor and civil litigation attorney in the areas of tax and insurance defense in the City of Kansas City, Missouri Law Department. Thereafter, Paula worked with a well-known law firm in the areas of personal injury, and medical malpractice. Leaving the firm to raise children, Paula found her passion in family law because family matters. Paula has been practicing family law since 1998. Paula is a member of several Missouri Bar associations and involved in the Black Female Attorney’s Association where she serves as a board member.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Language
English
Contact
Paula S. Pierce-Nichols , Attorney at LawBy Appointment OnlyBy Appointment OnlyKansas City, MO, 64154
Office: (816) 759-2688
Website: N/AReviews
Paula was the ultimate professional! Her knowledge and expertise was phenomenal and gave me the comfort I needed in working with her. She was always available to answer any questions that I had and provided me with thorough information to help me proceed with my case. She was patient, honest and upfront in her communications and allowed me to rely on her for guidance. She came highly recommended to me and I see exactly why! She was absolutely wonderful and a breath of fresh air when it came to handling my divorce!
Paula’s dedication to get you what you need for your family is just one of the many things that sets her apart from other attorneys. She kept me informed at every step, stayed in constant communication with me and always kept it’s 100% honest with what my options were. She really takes the time to learn your case. Paula took a stressful situation and was able to get me everything I requested for my son plus more. She truly goes to war for your family and is an absolute BEAST in the courtroom. On 2 separate occasions there were other attorneys that came up to us before court & informed me of how great of an attorney she is. That alone speaks volumes on the type of attorney is Paula. PROFESSIONAL, RESPECTED and just an overall great person to work with.! Im so thankful that she was able to represent me!
After i was getting the run around on my current family law case, I reached out to Paula. Without a doubt that was the best decision she could’ve made with the circumstances and obstacles of the case. She started from day 1 and is still going strong on working day in and day out on my case. She knows the law and she will tell you from the get go what her opinion is but always is quick to remind you that you are in control and she will fight for what you want. She is very knowledgeable about the care and what entails in raising special needs children and will fight for the children on every level possible to her best ability. Hands down one of the most personable but professional Attorneys around. Nothing but positives all around.
Since the day I hired her she's been nothing but great from her work to a great person she work side by side with me in my custody case and nailed every thing together with no hesitation she's literally ahead of all her work I like to compare her work ethic to a beast because she literally attacks every key point I'm overly satisfied and you will to
I came to Ms. Nichols with a stressful case and a lot of worry. She was more than happy to help and helped ease my mind a lot. She is very passionate about her work and very knowledgeable in her field. She kept me updated through the entire process and in the end, everything worked out perfectly. I couldn’t have gotten through this without Ms. Nichols and appreciate the opportunity of working with her. I highly recommend her services. You will not be disappointed !
Im huge on reviews and especially for such important matters as this and im so glad i listened to what others also had to say. I hired Mrs. Paula for a difficult custody case. She was very professional, compassionate and always went above and beyond for the benefit of my daughter. She saw around corners that I would've been unprepared for if it wasn't for her amazing knowledge to help guide me in this emotionally draining process. My favorite thing about Paula's services was that she was always there...when I needed advice, vent, for understanding- she was very blunt and straightforward with the process and exactly what to expect. I felt as though I wasn't just a number and that she really cared about my daughter and had a true passion for what she does. If I ever need family law services in the future they're will be no doubt who I'll be using.
I am so thankful that I chose Ms. Paula to handle my case. I was very anxious about selecting an attorney to represent me. The attorney that had previously handled my case, who failed me in every possible way, was later disbarred for misconduct. So, I was very worried that I would end up selecting the wrong attorney again. However, after my initial consultation with Ms. Paula, I knew she was different. She is very thorough and doesn’t miss a thing. She is very accessible and you are never left wondering what is going on with your case. She is upfront and honest as well as supportive. She definitely went above and beyond expectations. I highly recommend her and would not hesitate to use her again.
Choosing the right Family Law Attorney is a very difficult task. Ms. Paula's review led me to chose her and so I also want to leave one for others. I definitely made the right choice for my needs. She was extremely helpful and personable during a challenging and stressful time. She walked me through the process step by step and was supportive throughout the entire process. She was informative, detail oriented, honest, and transparent. You can tell she is passionate about the work she does. There was never a time during my process that I felt alone or that she didn't have time for me. I would recommend her to friends and family!!
I am so grateful, for Ms. Paula's passion, dedication and professionalism. I previously hired a BIG attorney firm before, ( they claimed to represent "Fathers") Ms. Paula, and they failed to deliver ANY results. Ms. Paula is truly the BEST I've ever worked with. At the very beginning with her transparency, understanding of the law, open honest communication, strategic planning and being forthcoming every step of the way to ensure I got the best outcome for my daughter and my case. Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate the amazing legal work she has done on behalf of my daughter and myself. Ms. Paula was able to tell me from the initial consultant what my options were and what I needed to do in order to come out successful. She did everything and beyond to turn my worst nightmare into a dream come true! I could not be more happier with the outcome of my case! If I could change one thing, I WOULD HAVE HIRED MS. PAULA FIRST!! Thank you again Ms. Paula Pierce-Nichols!!
Working with Paula was a very thorough process. Initially, I couldn't wrap my ahead around some of the things (as this is my first civil court proceeding), but with the thorough and detailed gathering of information, I understood more in the end. Ms. Pierce-Nichols was as prepared as they come, and made sure there was a counter for any foreseeable outcome. Although at times we didn't agree on certain things, she helped me understand it from a legal standpoint, as well as how and why it would be best to do things a certain way. Overall, I am satisfied with her services, as well as the outcome of my case. Which ultimately is better for my children. Thank you again :)
Paula was the ultimate professional! Her knowledge and expertise was phenomenal and gave me the comfort I needed in working with her. She was always available to answer any questions that I had and provided me with thorough information to help me proceed with my case. She was patient, honest and upfront in her communications and allowed me to rely on her for guidance. She came highly recommended to me and I see exactly why! She was absolutely wonderful and a breath of fresh air when it came to handling my divorce!
Paula’s dedication to get you what you need for your family is just one of the many things that sets her apart from other attorneys. She kept me informed at every step, stayed in constant communication with me and always kept it’s 100% honest with what my options were. She really takes the time to learn your case. Paula took a stressful situation and was able to get me everything I requested for my son plus more. She truly goes to war for your family and is an absolute BEAST in the courtroom. On 2 separate occasions there were other attorneys that came up to us before court & informed me of how great of an attorney she is. That alone speaks volumes on the type of attorney is Paula. PROFESSIONAL, RESPECTED and just an overall great person to work with.! Im so thankful that she was able to represent me!
After i was getting the run around on my current family law case, I reached out to Paula. Without a doubt that was the best decision she could’ve made with the circumstances and obstacles of the case. She started from day 1 and is still going strong on working day in and day out on my case. She knows the law and she will tell you from the get go what her opinion is but always is quick to remind you that you are in control and she will fight for what you want. She is very knowledgeable about the care and what entails in raising special needs children and will fight for the children on every level possible to her best ability. Hands down one of the most personable but professional Attorneys around. Nothing but positives all around.
Since the day I hired her she's been nothing but great from her work to a great person she work side by side with me in my custody case and nailed every thing together with no hesitation she's literally ahead of all her work I like to compare her work ethic to a beast because she literally attacks every key point I'm overly satisfied and you will to
I came to Ms. Nichols with a stressful case and a lot of worry. She was more than happy to help and helped ease my mind a lot. She is very passionate about her work and very knowledgeable in her field. She kept me updated through the entire process and in the end, everything worked out perfectly. I couldn’t have gotten through this without Ms. Nichols and appreciate the opportunity of working with her. I highly recommend her services. You will not be disappointed !
Im huge on reviews and especially for such important matters as this and im so glad i listened to what others also had to say. I hired Mrs. Paula for a difficult custody case. She was very professional, compassionate and always went above and beyond for the benefit of my daughter. She saw around corners that I would've been unprepared for if it wasn't for her amazing knowledge to help guide me in this emotionally draining process. My favorite thing about Paula's services was that she was always there...when I needed advice, vent, for understanding- she was very blunt and straightforward with the process and exactly what to expect. I felt as though I wasn't just a number and that she really cared about my daughter and had a true passion for what she does. If I ever need family law services in the future they're will be no doubt who I'll be using.
I am so thankful that I chose Ms. Paula to handle my case. I was very anxious about selecting an attorney to represent me. The attorney that had previously handled my case, who failed me in every possible way, was later disbarred for misconduct. So, I was very worried that I would end up selecting the wrong attorney again. However, after my initial consultation with Ms. Paula, I knew she was different. She is very thorough and doesn’t miss a thing. She is very accessible and you are never left wondering what is going on with your case. She is upfront and honest as well as supportive. She definitely went above and beyond expectations. I highly recommend her and would not hesitate to use her again.
Choosing the right Family Law Attorney is a very difficult task. Ms. Paula's review led me to chose her and so I also want to leave one for others. I definitely made the right choice for my needs. She was extremely helpful and personable during a challenging and stressful time. She walked me through the process step by step and was supportive throughout the entire process. She was informative, detail oriented, honest, and transparent. You can tell she is passionate about the work she does. There was never a time during my process that I felt alone or that she didn't have time for me. I would recommend her to friends and family!!
I am so grateful, for Ms. Paula's passion, dedication and professionalism. I previously hired a BIG attorney firm before, ( they claimed to represent "Fathers") Ms. Paula, and they failed to deliver ANY results. Ms. Paula is truly the BEST I've ever worked with. At the very beginning with her transparency, understanding of the law, open honest communication, strategic planning and being forthcoming every step of the way to ensure I got the best outcome for my daughter and my case. Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate the amazing legal work she has done on behalf of my daughter and myself. Ms. Paula was able to tell me from the initial consultant what my options were and what I needed to do in order to come out successful. She did everything and beyond to turn my worst nightmare into a dream come true! I could not be more happier with the outcome of my case! If I could change one thing, I WOULD HAVE HIRED MS. PAULA FIRST!! Thank you again Ms. Paula Pierce-Nichols!!
Working with Paula was a very thorough process. Initially, I couldn't wrap my ahead around some of the things (as this is my first civil court proceeding), but with the thorough and detailed gathering of information, I understood more in the end. Ms. Pierce-Nichols was as prepared as they come, and made sure there was a counter for any foreseeable outcome. Although at times we didn't agree on certain things, she helped me understand it from a legal standpoint, as well as how and why it would be best to do things a certain way. Overall, I am satisfied with her services, as well as the outcome of my case. Which ultimately is better for my children. Thank you again :)
Paula was the ultimate professional! Her knowledge and expertise was phenomenal and gave me the comfort I needed in working with her. She was always available to answer any questions that I had and provided me with thorough information to help me proceed with my case. She was patient, honest and upfront in her communications and allowed me to rely on her for guidance. She came highly recommended to me and I see exactly why! She was absolutely wonderful and a breath of fresh air when it came to handling my divorce!
Paula’s dedication to get you what you need for your family is just one of the many things that sets her apart from other attorneys. She kept me informed at every step, stayed in constant communication with me and always kept it’s 100% honest with what my options were. She really takes the time to learn your case. Paula took a stressful situation and was able to get me everything I requested for my son plus more. She truly goes to war for your family and is an absolute BEAST in the courtroom. On 2 separate occasions there were other attorneys that came up to us before court & informed me of how great of an attorney she is. That alone speaks volumes on the type of attorney is Paula. PROFESSIONAL, RESPECTED and just an overall great person to work with.! Im so thankful that she was able to represent me!
After i was getting the run around on my current family law case, I reached out to Paula. Without a doubt that was the best decision she could’ve made with the circumstances and obstacles of the case. She started from day 1 and is still going strong on working day in and day out on my case. She knows the law and she will tell you from the get go what her opinion is but always is quick to remind you that you are in control and she will fight for what you want. She is very knowledgeable about the care and what entails in raising special needs children and will fight for the children on every level possible to her best ability. Hands down one of the most personable but professional Attorneys around. Nothing but positives all around.
Since the day I hired her she's been nothing but great from her work to a great person she work side by side with me in my custody case and nailed every thing together with no hesitation she's literally ahead of all her work I like to compare her work ethic to a beast because she literally attacks every key point I'm overly satisfied and you will to
I came to Ms. Nichols with a stressful case and a lot of worry. She was more than happy to help and helped ease my mind a lot. She is very passionate about her work and very knowledgeable in her field. She kept me updated through the entire process and in the end, everything worked out perfectly. I couldn’t have gotten through this without Ms. Nichols and appreciate the opportunity of working with her. I highly recommend her services. You will not be disappointed !
Im huge on reviews and especially for such important matters as this and im so glad i listened to what others also had to say. I hired Mrs. Paula for a difficult custody case. She was very professional, compassionate and always went above and beyond for the benefit of my daughter. She saw around corners that I would've been unprepared for if it wasn't for her amazing knowledge to help guide me in this emotionally draining process. My favorite thing about Paula's services was that she was always there...when I needed advice, vent, for understanding- she was very blunt and straightforward with the process and exactly what to expect. I felt as though I wasn't just a number and that she really cared about my daughter and had a true passion for what she does. If I ever need family law services in the future they're will be no doubt who I'll be using.
I am so thankful that I chose Ms. Paula to handle my case. I was very anxious about selecting an attorney to represent me. The attorney that had previously handled my case, who failed me in every possible way, was later disbarred for misconduct. So, I was very worried that I would end up selecting the wrong attorney again. However, after my initial consultation with Ms. Paula, I knew she was different. She is very thorough and doesn’t miss a thing. She is very accessible and you are never left wondering what is going on with your case. She is upfront and honest as well as supportive. She definitely went above and beyond expectations. I highly recommend her and would not hesitate to use her again.
Choosing the right Family Law Attorney is a very difficult task. Ms. Paula's review led me to chose her and so I also want to leave one for others. I definitely made the right choice for my needs. She was extremely helpful and personable during a challenging and stressful time. She walked me through the process step by step and was supportive throughout the entire process. She was informative, detail oriented, honest, and transparent. You can tell she is passionate about the work she does. There was never a time during my process that I felt alone or that she didn't have time for me. I would recommend her to friends and family!!
I am so grateful, for Ms. Paula's passion, dedication and professionalism. I previously hired a BIG attorney firm before, ( they claimed to represent "Fathers") Ms. Paula, and they failed to deliver ANY results. Ms. Paula is truly the BEST I've ever worked with. At the very beginning with her transparency, understanding of the law, open honest communication, strategic planning and being forthcoming every step of the way to ensure I got the best outcome for my daughter and my case. Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate the amazing legal work she has done on behalf of my daughter and myself. Ms. Paula was able to tell me from the initial consultant what my options were and what I needed to do in order to come out successful. She did everything and beyond to turn my worst nightmare into a dream come true! I could not be more happier with the outcome of my case! If I could change one thing, I WOULD HAVE HIRED MS. PAULA FIRST!! Thank you again Ms. Paula Pierce-Nichols!!
Working with Paula was a very thorough process. Initially, I couldn't wrap my ahead around some of the things (as this is my first civil court proceeding), but with the thorough and detailed gathering of information, I understood more in the end. Ms. Pierce-Nichols was as prepared as they come, and made sure there was a counter for any foreseeable outcome. Although at times we didn't agree on certain things, she helped me understand it from a legal standpoint, as well as how and why it would be best to do things a certain way. Overall, I am satisfied with her services, as well as the outcome of my case. Which ultimately is better for my children. Thank you again :)