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St. Mary's University School of Law
Texas Lutheran College
(Summa Cum Laude)
Licensed in the State of Texas
United States District Courts for the
Northern, Eastern, Southern and
Western Districts of Texas
United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
National School Boards Association
Council of School Attorneys
Texas Association of School Boards
Council of School Attorneys
State Bar of Texas, School Law Section
Houston Bar Association
Paula Maddox Roalson has represented the legal interests of Texas public school districts for 30 years. For many years she led the Walsh Gallegos San Antonio special education practice group. In 2011, she moved to Houston to open the firm’s Houston office.
Paula’s current practice focuses on special education litigation and related matters. Before joining Walsh Gallegos in 1996, Paula served as the Staff Attorney for Special Education for the Texas Association of School Boards.
Paula is a member of numerous professional organizations and is a frequently requested speaker at national, state, and local conferences. She has written and presented many articles concerning education law for various school organizations.
She is a proud product of Texas public schools and a family of educators and public servants. Her father served as a school board member for 17 years. Her mother is a former Superintendent of Schools in the San Antonio area. Her sister is a District level administrator in San Antonio.