Paula Ann Lock

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.

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Texas

Since 1985

Senior Attorney, Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer

Paula Lock Smyth, Attorney and Counselor at Law

2002 - Current

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.

1999 - 2002

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

1994 - 1999

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.

1991 - 1994

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

1985 - 1991

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.

SMU Dedman School of Law

J.D. (1985)

1985

Duke University

B.A. (1982) | Business/English

1982

College of the State Bar

Member

Current

Annette Stewart Inn of Court

Master

Current

Dallas Bar Association

Member

Current

Dallas LCL

Past President

Current

Collaborative Law Dallas Practice Group

Member

Current