A creative legal strategist and tenacious advocate for her clients, Paula Pendley is a skilled defense attorney and partner in Lathrop GPM's Environmental Law and Product Liability and Tort Litigation practice group. She represents agribusiness and product distributors, manufacturers, and retailers in complex matters in state and federal courts across the country. Paula's decade-plus of experience litigating high-stakes claims, and her deep knowledge of toxic torts and product liability cases set her apart from others in the industry.
Paula is an accomplished litigator who presents the facts in a way that enables the judge and jury to see the conflict from her client's perspective. Paula has an impressive track record of defense verdicts and settlements in complex litigation including product liability, toxic tort, and high-profile nuisance cases in courts across the U.S.
Paula understands the challenges clients face when defending their brand and reputation. She puts herself into each case wholeheartedly and ensures every client receives personalized attention and exceptional representation. She works tirelessly to prepare for litigation completed her Certificate in Dispute Resolution and assisted in the publication of the article "Arbitration: The 'New Litigation'" and the book Mediators Acting as Arbitrators.
In addition to serving clients in the courtroom, Paula recently joined Attorneys Serving the Community, an organization committed to making a positive difference in the greater Dallas region through community service. Its mission is to unite 400-plus women lawyer members and their resources and talents to support connections in the legal community and raise money for nonprofit organizations whose programs benefit women, children or families.