Carolyn Chinn Maly, Esq.

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Carolyn Chinn Maly, Esq.: Attorney with Geary, Porter & Donovan A Professional Corporation

Biography

Carolyn Chinn Maly is a shareholder with Geary, Porter & Donovan, P.C. and represents the interests of property owners in ad valorem tax litigation, eminent domain and condemnation issues, and property tax planning and consultation.

Prior to moving to Texas, Mrs. Maly worked as an attorney for the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee and as a fellow to the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. She is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Florida.

Awards & Honors

National Diversity Council

Dallas Top 50 Women in Law - 2017

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers - Presidential Award of Merit

In Recognition for Outstanding Contributions to the Politically Aware Committee - 2016

Bookman’s Award

“Corporations & Political Process” - Spring 2004

Pro Bono Certificate

Service to Veterans, Research for Court Appointed Special Advocates - 2004

Articles and Publications

“Implementation of the Unified Family Court Model,” Florida Senate, Interim Project Report, 2007-113

“Legal Issues & Policy Considerations Raised by the Challenge to the Opportunity Scholarship Program,” Florida Senate, Interim Project Report, 2006-139

Community Involvement

Member, Dallas Museum of Art Junior Associates Circle - Steering Committee (2012-2015), Membership Co-Chair (2013-2014), An Affair of the Art Planning Committee (2011, 2012, 2013) Member, Young Texans Against Cancer Member, Lee Park Junior Conservancy (2008-2010)
Member, Elan Circle of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (2008-2011), Hospitality Chair (2009-2011)

Florida House of Representatives. Recipient: Pro Bono Service Award SBA - Florida Bar Rep., 2002-2003. Member, Public Relations Student Society of America, 1998-2000. Author: "Legal Issues & Policy Considerations Raised by the Challenge to the Opportunity Scholarship Programs," Florida Senate, Interim Project Rept., 2006-139; "Implementation of the Unified Family Court, Model," Florida Senate, Interim Project Report 2007-113, November 2006. Assistant General Counsel: Florida Department of Financial Services, 2004-2005; Florida Senate Committee on Judiciary, 2005-2006. Member: The Florida Bar (Officer, 2007-2008; Member, Board of Governors, Young Lawyers Division); Tallahassee Bar Association (Director; Member, Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Section); State Bar of Texas; Dallas Bar Association; Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (Member, Leadership Class, 2008-2009); American Bar Association.

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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Property Tax and Eminent Domain

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida, Juris Doctor, 2004; College of William and Mary School of Law, Madrid Spain, 2002, Summer Abroad Program; University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism, Athens, Georgia, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, 2000; University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism, Athens, Georgia, Minor in Political Science, 2000
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Florida; 2007, Texas
Memberships:

Professional Associations and Memberships

Member, American Bar Association

Member, State Bar of Texas

Member, State Bar of Texas Tax Committee

Member, Texas Association of Young Lawyers

Member, Florida Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors - Out-of-State Delegate (2007, 2008)

Member, Dallas Bar Association

Member, Dallas Women Lawyers Association - Mentoring Circles Mentor

Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers - DAYL Leadership Class (2008), Co-Chair Socials Committee (2009 - 2010), and Co-Chair for the Politically Aware Committee (2016)

Member,Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT) - 2024 Annual Conference - Property Tax Vice Chair, 2025 Annual Conference - Property Tax Chair

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT)

Member, North Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO)

Member, Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP)

Member, Tallahassee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division (2003-2007) - Director, Board of Directors (2005-2007)

Birth Information:
Shawnee, Oklahoma, November 19, 1977
ISLN:
919574173

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