Business Details
8 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Advocacy in Kaufman, Texas
Founded in 2018, Harrell & Paulson is a client-centered law firm serving Texas residents in Kaufman, Forney, Terrell, and Rockwall. Our practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning, with decades of combined legal experience. We prioritize compassionate advocacy, clear communication, and strategic representation to alleviate client stress during challenging times. Our attorneys, including C.R.Harrell (specializing in family law and estate planning) and David Paulson (focusing on criminal defense and civil litigation), provide personalized legal solutions tailored to individual client needs. We emphasize trial-ready preparation, transparent advice, and community-focused service, ensuring clients receive both legal expertise and empathetic support.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Estate Planning
Civil Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined legal experience in Texas courts
- Our attorneys provide personalized, client-focused legal strategies
- We guarantee transparent communication and no hidden legal costs
- Trial-ready preparation with proven courtroom success
- Local expertise serving Kaufman County and surrounding communities
What people say
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Excellent communication
Trial-tested defense
Reasonable rates
Personalized legal strategies
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through negligence in car accidents, slip-and-falls, and workplace incidents. Our attorneys prove fault and secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain. With decades of Texas trial experience, we handle complex cases involving defective products, nursing home neglect, and wrongful death.
Criminal Defense
Our firm defends clients facing DWI, assault, and drug charges across Kaufman County. We challenge evidence, negotiate plea deals, and provide trial-ready representation. We protect rights during investigations and minimize long-term consequences of criminal convictions.
Family Law
We handle divorces, child custody disputes, and spousal support negotiations. Our attorneys create parenting plans, divide complex assets, and resolve domestic violence issues. We prioritize minimizing emotional stress while protecting client interests in contested and uncontested divorces.
Estate Planning
We draft wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to protect assets and ensure client wishes are followed. Our estate plans address guardianship, tax implications, and probate processes. We advise on updating documents after major life changes like births or divorces.
Civil Litigation
We resolve contract disputes, business conflicts, and consumer claims through negotiation or trial. Our litigation process includes discovery, pretrial motions, and courtroom advocacy. We serve clients in commercial disputes and personal injury claims seeking fair compensation.
People
C.R. Harrell
Partner
C.R. Harrell focuses on family law, personal injury, and estate planning. He earned his law degree from Pennsylvania State Dickinson School of Law in 2013. With extensive trial experience, he represents clients in Kaufman County and surrounding areas.
David Paulson
Partner
David Paulson specializes in criminal defense, personal injury, and civil litigation. Magna cum laude graduate of Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, he joined Harrell & Paulson in 2018. He provides aggressive courtroom representation across Texas.
Questions
What legal services does Harrell & Paulson offer?
We specialize in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and civil litigation. Our attorneys represent clients in Kaufman County and throughout Texas.
How do you communicate case updates?
We provide regular updates through clear communication channels, including phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings. Clients receive timely information about their case status and next steps.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our team has decades of combined legal experience, including trial work in Texas courts. Both partners graduated from accredited law schools and maintain active state bar memberships.
How do you handle urgent legal matters?
We prioritize urgent cases and offer prompt consultations. While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we respond swiftly to time-sensitive legal issues during business hours.
What areas of Texas do you serve?
We primarily serve Kaufman County and surrounding communities including Forney, Terrell, Rockwall, and Van Zandt County. Our attorneys handle cases statewide when necessary.
How are legal fees structured?
Fee structures vary by service. We provide transparent pricing during initial consultations, with options including hourly rates and contingency arrangements for qualified personal injury cases.
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