Paul Craig Laird
Of Counsel
Mr. Laird is experienced in handling matters concerning Divorce, Complex Property division, Child Custody, Paternity, Taxation issues, Bankruptcy and criminal investigations arising out of the tax code. He is currently a partner of Ashley & Laird and of counsel with the Law Office of Richard C. McConathy. Mr. Laird will provide you with over 25 years of Family law and Tax code knowledge in any of your divorce matters.
Education
- Irving High School – Graduated May 1978
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1982, University of Texas, Austin, Texas
- Juris Doctor, 1985, Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- L.L.M. in Taxation, 1987, Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas
Academic Experience
- Former Adjunct Professor at Southern Methodist University Cox Graduate School of Business. Taught different courses of Taxation Law.
Current Employment
- Partner in Ashley & Laird, LC, since 1988
Judicial Experience
- Former Administrative Hearing Officer for the Texas Education Agency
Jurisdictions Licensed to Practice
- Texas, November 1985
- District Columbia, December 1986
Federal Courts Licensed to Practice Before
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Northern District of Texas
- Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. Court of Claims
Professional Organizations
- State Bar of Texas
- Irving Bar Association – Past President
- Dallas Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association