Paul Jay Mascot

Of Counsel

Jill Penn Parents were Paul & Virginia Mascot. Father was career Air Force Officer. Lived in CA, MA, AL, VA, HI, TX and Libya. Graduated High School in Waco, TX, 1965. Graduated from Virginia Military, Institute, 1969. Served 2 years active duty, IS Army Military Intelligence Branch and 18 years Army Reserve with rank of Lt. Colonel.

Graduated University of Texas Law School, 1975. Attorney for State of Texas 1976-2008. Private practice 2008-Present. Served on Boards of several animal rescue groups and Humane Society of Austin & Travis Co, TX.

Married to Rebecca Mascot for 30 years. Hobbies include fishing, hiking and travel.

Areas of Practice

75% Family Law
15% Wills and Probate
10% Employment Law

Bar Admissions

Texas, 1975
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1980

Litigation Percentage

25% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Education

The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas

J.D. - 1975

Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia

B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: History

Past Employment Positions

Texas Department of State Health Services, Assistant General Counsel, 2006 - 2008
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Deputy Director of Legal Services, 1976 - 2006

Pro Bono Activities

Provide legal services to Central Texas Dachshund Rescue, 2000 - 2008
Provide legal services to Humane Society of Austin & Travis County, 1995 - 1999

Contact Paul:

Phone: 903-586-2544

Fax: 903-586-6529

E-Mail: paul@therichardslawfirm.com