Carolyn J. Maly

Carolyn Chinn Maly 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. Area of Practice Property Tax and Eminent Domain Bar Admissions State of Texas, 2007 State of Florida, 2004 Education Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida, 2004 (Juris Doctor)College of William and Mary School of Law, Madrid Spain, 2002 (Summer Abroad Program)University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism, Athens, Georgia 2000 (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Political Science) 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 Bookmans AwardCorporations & Political Process - Spring 2004 Pro Bono Certificate Service to Veterans, Research for Court Appointed Special Advocates - 2004 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)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) Articles and Publications Implementation of the Unified Family Court Model, Florida Senate, Interim Project Report, 2007-113Legal 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, Élan Circle of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (2008-2011), Hospitality Chair (2009-2011)