With her unique ability to minimize conflict in critical situations, Paula Larsen helps clients navigate the divorce process in the least acrimonious way. Having more than thirty years of experience in family law, including eleven years as a judge in the family courts, Paula offers clients an invaluable perspective on obtaining the best possible outcome. Paula is committed to using the collaborative process, an innovative approach for the amicable resolution of divorce without litigation. In her experience, collaborative divorce expands the range of creative solutions in keeping with her clients’ best interests.

A partner in the firm, Paula handles significant property cases, divorces involving children, and premarital and post-marital agreements. She has seen the impact of divorce on children and their future, and partners with clients to craft settlements 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. Board Certified in family law since 1985 and consistently featured in The Best Lawyers In America since 1997, Paula was selected by Thomson Reuters for Inclusion in the list of "Top 50 Women Attorneys in Texas", printed in Texas Monthly for Years, 2003-2010.