Aimee M. Pingenot Key - Dallas, TX

Overview

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Aimee M. Pingenot Key included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

Current Employment Position(s)

• Partner

Classes and Seminars

• “Overlap Issues in Family Law”, Dallas Bar – Criminal Law Section Meeting, Co-Presenter, 2019
  
• “Evidence 101 for Family Lawyers”, Family and Veterans Advocacy Clinic, Texas A&M University School of Law, 2019
  
• Trial Presentation, TAFLS Trial Institute, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 2019
  
• “Enforcing and Modifying Family Law Orders and Decrees”, Texas Family Law Practice for Paralegals, 2019
  
• Innovations: Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation, State Bar of Texas, Course Director, 2019
  
• “Creating Harmony”, State Bar of Texas, Collaborative Law Course, Presenter, 2018
  
• “Grandparents and Third Party Standing“, State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Author and Presenter, 2017
  
• The New Normal – Modern Family Issues in a Changing Landscape, Innovations: Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation, State Bar of Texas, Moderator, 2017
  
• “Go Beyond the Forms: Effectively Drafting Family Law Orders”, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, Author and Presenter, August 2016
  
• “Assisting with Child Support Calculations,” Blue Moon Paralegal Seminar, Author and Presenter, February 2014
  
• “Mental Health Issues and the Impact on Family Law Cases,” Collin County Family Law Section, Author and Presenter, February 2014
  
• “Impact of Domestic Violence on Family Law,” Facing Violence Conference, Author and Presenter, October 2013
  
• “Grandparent Access and Rights and Duties,” Smart Decisions Conference Speaker, February 2013
  
• “Protective Orders and Family Law,” Collin County Bar Association, Author and Presenter, January 2013
  
• “Family Law Primer for Federal Employees,” Department of Homeland Security Presentation, Presenter November 2012
  
• Using a Computer Forensic Expert, Family Law Technology Course, State Bar of Texas, Co-Author 2012
  
• Property Update, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, Co-Author 2012
  
• Turbo Charge Your Collaborative Practice, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, Co-Author 2012
  
• “Recent and Anticipated Developments in Texas Family Law,” Blue Moon Paralegal Seminar, Author and Presenter, September 2012
  
• “Assisting with Child Custody Cases,” Blue Moon Paralegal Seminar, Author and Presenter, September 2012
  
• “Standing in Family Law,” Collin County Bar Association, April 2012, Author and Presenter
  
• “Legislative Changes to Spousal Maintenance Provisions in the Texas Family Code,” Collin County Young Lawyers Bulletin, January 2012
  
• “Standing for the Not So Nuclear Family,” Innovations—Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation, January 2012, Co-Author
  
• “A Modest Primer on Business Ownership, Divorce and the Courts,” New Frontiers in Family Law, October 2011, Co-Author
  
• “Informed Consent in Collaborative Law,” October 2011, Co-Presenter
  
• ”Collaborative Law Basics and Legislative Updates,” Dallas Bar Association, October 2011, Co-Presenter
  
• “Collaborative Law Basics for Corporations and Social Groups,” 2010-present, Presenter
  
• “What’s your status? Common Law Marriage in Modern Days,” Dallas Bar Association, Headnotes, June 2010, Co-Author
  
• “Digging Up Dirt–Creative Discovery Techniques in Family Law,” University of Houston Law Foundation, Advanced Discovery Techniques Workshop, December 2004, Presenter and Co-Author

Published Works

Articles

• What to Do After Your Divorce Is Final: A Complete Post-Divorce Checklist June 1, 2026
  
• PART 1: Building the Right Support Team for Divorce January 15, 2026
  
• What Is the Child Support Cap in Texas? August 28, 2025
  
• Name Change After Divorce in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide July 17, 2025
  
• Understanding Walkaway Wife Syndrome February 28, 2025
  
• Finding Love Later in Life: Why Cohabitation Agreements Are a Smart Choice December 17, 2024
• Understanding Different Types of Mental Health Disorders November 13, 2024
• Divorce and Mental Health Issues: Tips for Divorcing Someone With a Mental Illness November 4, 2024
• Divorce and Mental Health: How to Manage the Psychological Impact of Divorce October 30, 2024
• Pregnant and Done: Getting a Divorce While Pregnant in Texas August 23, 2024
• Divorce and Mental Illness: How a Spouse’s Mental Health Can Affect the Divorce July 15, 2024
• When Worlds Collide: Immigration Law Issues Within a Family Law Practice July 11, 2024
• What Does a Prenuptial Agreement Cover in Texas? March 12, 2024
• A Comprehensive Guide on How to Get a Marriage License and Change Your Name After Marriage in Texas October 10, 2023
• 6 Tips on Introducing a New Person into the Lives of your Children February 2, 2023
• Divorcing Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder April 30, 2022
• Getting a divorce? Here are 5 ways to manage stress during COVID-19 March 26, 2020
• The Element of Surprise: Drug Tests in Texas Divorces or Custody Case August 5, 2015
• Legislative Changes to the Spousal Maintenance Provisions in the Texas Family Code January 14, 2014
• Co-author, “What Every Lawyer Needs to Know about CPS Involvement in Cases,” Headnotes, Dallas Bar Association, 2021
• Co-Author, Family Law at Your Fingertips, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2018 – 2019
• Co-Author, Family Law at Your Fingertips–Children, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2019
• Co-Author, Family Law at Your Fingertips–Evidence, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2019
• Ask the Expert – Mental Health, D Magazine, 2017
• Author, “Divorce and Domestic Violence: When Family Law Meets Criminal Law” American Bar Association, Vol. 32 No. 4, August, 2015

Bar Admissions

• Texas, 2003
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2014
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas

Specialties and Certifications

• Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2012
• Credentialed Collaborative Professional, Collaborative Divorce Texas, 2022

Other Affiliations

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow
• American Bar Association, Family Law Section and GP/Solo Section, Member
• American Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Annette Stewart American Inn of Court, Member Chair, 2014 – present
• Collaborative Divorce Texas, Member
• Collaborative Professionals of Dallas, Member & Secretary
• Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
• Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, President, 2017 – 2018
• Collin County Young Lawyers Association, Member
• Collin County Young Lawyers Association, Vice President, 2010-2012
• Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court, Member
• Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law and Family Law Section, Member
• Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law and Family Law Section, Family Law Section Board Member, 2015-2018
• Dallas Bar Foundation, Fellow
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Member
• Legacy Family Court Foundation, Board Member
• State Bar of Texas, Collaborative Law and Family Law Section, Member, Marriage Dissolution, Course Director, 2017
• Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Member
• Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Texas Family Law Foundation, Member
• Junior League of Dallas