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What sets the Law Office of Ana M. Pace apart from the rest?
Our reviews speak for themselves, and we continue to offer the values that our clients raved about to our current and future clients.
We recognize that clients want an attorney who has enough time to take their calls and answer their questions in a way that they understand.
Unlike other law firms, you can count on us to limit the types of cases we take so that your case gets equal time and attention. This approach guarantees that each client’s case receives the equal time and attention it deserves. Our goal is to navigate you through the estate planning and probate process as efficiently as possible. The availability of an attorney’s attention is crucial during estate planning and the probate court process.
We know that maintaining this high level of service means setting aside ample time for each client. As a result, we are moving away from the conventional “hourly” model in estate planning. Instead, we offer extended periods for each client during intake and review & signing sessions, ensuring clients never feel rushed. Clients can be rest assured that even if they need an extra hour or two for us to explain the estate planning process, there will be no extra charge.
Attorney Ana Pace, JD
From a young age, Ana knew she wanted to pursue a career in law, driven by a passion for helping others navigate life’s challenges. Raised on her family’s tree farm in Farmersville, Texas, she eventually made her way to Richardson, Texas, where she attended Richardson High School's Law Magnet Program. There, Ana gained invaluable experience as a Judicial Intern for Judge Hoffman in the 68th District Court of Dallas, Texas, setting the foundation for her legal journey.
Ana went on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During her time as an undergraduate, she dedicated herself to volunteering with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Cabrini Program, where she led workshops for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and assisted clients seeking asylum, residency, and citizenship.
She later received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center, with a focus on clinical work in the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic. Her outstanding casework and client interactions earned her the prestigious Clinical Legal Education Association Outstanding Clinical Student Award. Ana also gained hands-on experience working with a respected family law firm and interning at the Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals.
Ana’s interest in wills, trusts, and probate law was sparked during law school, where she excelled in her wills and trusts class. Encouraged by one of her professors, she decided to focus her career on helping families with estate planning and probate matters, a decision that has shaped her career ever since.
Outside of her legal work, Ana finds peace in her garden and enjoys spending time at her husband’s family ranch in Brownwood, Texas. Together, they explore the land on ATVs and work on food plots to support the local wildlife. However, their greatest joy comes from raising their two-year-old son, Henry. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Ana is teaching Henry both languages, nurturing his curiosity and helping him embrace the richness of both cultures.
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Attorney Danyal Ahmed, CPA, JD
Danyal Ahmed joined his elementary school classmate, Ana M. Pace, to help individuals and families through life’s most difficult transitions and prepare for the future through thoughtful estate planning with attorneys they can trust. His calm demeanor and ability to explain complex legal issues in clear, practical terms help clients feel confident and understood, both in navigating present challenges and planning for life’s uncertainties.
A proud Texan, Danyal attended Richardson High School, where he competed in debate, and later graduated from Richland Collegiate High School. He went on to earn both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas, completing both degrees within five years while working as an academic tutor in the Plano Independent School District.
After graduation, Danyal became a Certified Public Accountant and began his career as an auditor at one of the world’s largest accounting firms, working with Fortune 500 companies. He later served in Senior accounting roles for Texas-based corporations and startups, gaining a deep understanding of business operations and financial stewardship.
Driven by a desire to provide more personal legal guidance, Danyal earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Minnesota Law School, a top 25 law school, where he served in the Ronald M. Mankoff Tax Clinic assisting low-income taxpayers. During his final year, he also completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Comparative and International Taxation from Uppsala University in Sweden, graduating with the highest cumulative score in his class.
Following law school, Danyal joined one of Minnesota’s largest firms, advising mid-sized businesses and nonprofits on formation, compliance, and tax planning. Through his work with business owners on succession and wealth preservation, he developed a passion for estate planning — helping families protect what they’ve built and find peace of mind for the future.
Today, Danyal combines his technical expertise and sharp analytical skills with sincere care for the clients he serves, making the estate planning and probate process straightforward and empowering. He takes time to understand each client’s goals and concerns, guiding them step-by-step with clarity, diligence, and compassion. For Danyal, this work is more than law — it’s a way to give families comfort, confidence, and control over the legacy they leave behind.
Outside of his legal work, Danyal is active in the Dallas Muslim and Pakistani communities. He enjoys spending time with his wife and family, exploring nature, traveling, and training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and boxing. He is trilingual in English, Urdu, and Hindi.