Paula Martin

Paula was born in Harlingen and grew up in Beaumont, Texas, and Corpus Christi, Texas. She returned to Harlingen in 1973 to attend high school. While in high school, Paula worked part time in the legal field for Justice of the Peace F. R. “Jake” Childress, and for the Law Firm of Johnson and Davis. Paula graduated from Harlingen High School in 1976. Immediately following graduation, Paula went to work full time for the Law Firm of Johnson and Davis, holding several positions. While working for Johnson and Davis, Paula attended Pan American University in Edinburg at night. In 1986 she passed the Certified Legal Assistant Exam administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. In 1995, Paula moved with Bill Rountree, David Kithcart and staff to help establish the firm of Rountree & Kithcart. In 2000, she passed the Real Estate Certification Exam administered by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Paula is a past President, and Legal Secretary of the Year of the Cameron County Legal Secretaries, past State Committee Chairman for Texas Association of Legal Secretaries, an Elder at Treasure Hills Presbyterian Church, and is currently serving on the Board of Directors for Harlingen Arroyo Youth Soccer Club.