Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC - Dallas, TX
Family Law Lawyers in Dallas, TX
8350 N. Central Expressway Suite 1700 Dallas, TX 75206
- 13 Super Lawyers®
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21
Years
Experience
Dallas Family Law Firm
Updated: 06/18/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Property division
- Child support/custody
- Marital agreements/ arrangements
- Appellate
- Adoptions
- Paternity
Firm Information
Overview
At Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC, we are dedicated family law advocates headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with branch offices in Plano, San Antonio, Granbury, Austin, Fort Worth and Midland, Texas. We place clients at the heart of every decision, safeguarding assets, preserving relationships and delivering unparalleled value. Our attorneys draw on over 40 years of experience handling sensitive matters, including, but not limited to:
- Appellate
- Adoptions
- Divorce
- Collaborative divorce
- Property division
- Child custody and support
- Paternity
- LGBT adoption
- Marital agreements
Family law disputes can feel overwhelming, prompting questions about where to turn and whom to trust. Adept guidance is available every step of the way – ensuring clear communication, strategic foresight and unwavering ethics while handling each case with the respect, discretion and compassion it deserves.
Our goal is to minimize disruption. By fostering a constructive atmosphere, even in high-conflict situations, we help you avoid unnecessary delays and emotional strain. This focus on efficiency not only reduces costs but also accelerates resolution so you can move forward confidently. We were founded on core values that endure: client-first service, constructive problem-solving and exceptional value. Throughout our history, we have embraced innovation – online intake, virtual consultations, strategic litigation, mediation, flat-fee divorce and cutting-edge technology – to ensure expedient, professional representation.
Divorce and family disputes are life-changing events. You don’t have to face them alone. Our team of seasoned family lawyers leverages all our professional strengths to guide you through every step. We strive to bring clarity about what comes next and confidence that you and your loved ones are protected today and tomorrow.
Contact us for an initial consultation. We accept credit cards and offer virtual appointments to fit your schedule. Let Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC, help secure your family’s future.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Bain, Angeline Lindley On a Super Lawyers® List
- Bryson, Karen On a Super Lawyers® List
- Davidson, Kevin R. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Donald, Esther R. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Goranson, Thomas P. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Hosseiny-Tovar, Mona On a Super Lawyers® List
- Maultsby, Beth On a Super Lawyers® List
- Obenhaus, Lindsey On a Super Lawyers® List
- Pingenot Key, Aimee On a Super Lawyers® List
- Reinecke, Lerrin G. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Rizzieri Feist, Rachel On a Super Lawyers® List
- Samler, Katie On a Super Lawyers® List
- Winslow, Chandler On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, 2014 - 2026
- Top Workplace- Dallas Morning News, 2016
- Top Workplace- Dallas Morning News, 2019
- Best Places to Work, 2018
- Top Workplace – Dallas Morning News, 2025
- Best Places to Work – Dallas Business Journal, 2018
Previous Law Firm Names
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Goranson, Bain & Larsen, L.C.
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Goranson & Larsen, L.C.
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Goranson, Bain, Larsen, Greenwald, Maultsby & Murphy, PLLC
Mergers and Acquisitions
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Ausley, Algert, Robertson & Flores, 2017
Attorneys
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Rachel Rizzieri Feist
Associate
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Mona Hosseiny Tovar
Associate
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Alina Caratas
Associate
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Karen Bryson
Associate
- Brenda Aranda, Paralegal in our Dallas Office
- Linden Everard, Paralegal in our Dallas Office
- Connor Westhoff, Paralegal in our Plano Office
- Christi Wilson-Fager, Paralegal in our Plano and Dallas Offices
- Shannon Armstrong, Plano Office Manager and Client Experience Specialist
- Benjamin Armstrong, Legal Secretary in our Plano Office
- Elizabeth Ferris, Chief Marketing Officer
- Cindy Haynes, Client Services Assistant in our Plano Office
- Marisa Huey, Client Services Assistant in our Dallas Office
- Arien Martinez, Billing Coordinator and Accounting Specialist
- Nancy Moreno, Legal Secretary in our Dallas Office
- Chelsea Nark, Communications and Digital Marketing Specialist
- Brie Ramirez, Director of Operations
- Dara Ratliff, Operations Coordinator
- Stephen Sholty, IT Specialist
- Brianne Wojtowicz, Director of Finance
- Victoria Cernadas, Board Certified Paralegal - Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization in our Plano Office
- Lori Cooper, Paralegal in our Dallas, Fort Worth, and Midland Offices
- Jaime Dickerson, Board Certified Paralegal - Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization in our Plano Office
- Nicole Gracey, Paralegal in our Dallas Office
- Melanie S. Isaac, Board Certified Paralegal – Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization in our Dallas and Midland Offices
- Marsha Kiss, Paralegal in our Dallas Office
- Lisa Kraft, Paralegal in our Plano Office
- Meredith Lanis, Paralegal in our Plano and Midland Offices
- Laura Lee Hauser, Paralegal in our Plano Office
- Hayli Marshall, Paralegal in our Plano Office
- Rona Natal, Paralegal in our Dallas Office
- Caroline Rose, Board Certified Paralegal - Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization in our Dallas and Midland Offices
- Becky Stephens, Paralegal in our Plano Office
- Heather Ulliman, Board Certified Paralegal – Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization in our Dallas and Midland Offices
- Cindy Watts, Paralegal in our Plano Office
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Angeline Lindley Bain
Partner
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Kevin R. Davidson
Partner
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Esther Donald
Partner
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Diana S. Friedman
Partner
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Thomas P. Goranson
Partner
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Beth E. Maultsby
Partner
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Lindsey Obenhaus
Partner
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Aimee M. Pingenot Key
Partner
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Katie Flowers Samler
Partner - Family Law Attorney
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Chandler Rice Winslow
Partner
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Ashton McCary
Associate
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Lerrin Reinecke
Associate
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Rachel Rizzieri Feist
Associate
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Mona Hosseiny Tovar
Associate
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Alina Caratas
Associate
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Karen Bryson
Associate
- Brenda Aranda, Paralegal in our Dallas Office
- Linden Everard, Paralegal in our Dallas Office
- Connor Westhoff, Paralegal in our Plano Office
- Christi Wilson-Fager, Paralegal in our Plano and Dallas Offices
- Shannon Armstrong, Plano Office Manager and Client Experience Specialist
- Benjamin Armstrong, Legal Secretary in our Plano Office
- Elizabeth Ferris, Chief Marketing Officer
- Cindy Haynes, Client Services Assistant in our Plano Office
- Marisa Huey, Client Services Assistant in our Dallas Office
- Arien Martinez, Billing Coordinator and Accounting Specialist
- Nancy Moreno, Legal Secretary in our Dallas Office
- Chelsea Nark, Communications and Digital Marketing Specialist
- Brie Ramirez, Director of Operations
- Dara Ratliff, Operations Coordinator
- Stephen Sholty, IT Specialist
- Brianne Wojtowicz, Director of Finance
- Victoria Cernadas, Board Certified Paralegal - Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization in our Plano Office
- Lori Cooper, Paralegal in our Dallas, Fort Worth, and Midland Offices
- Jaime Dickerson, Board Certified Paralegal - Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization in our Plano Office
- Nicole Gracey, Paralegal in our Dallas Office
- Melanie S. Isaac, Board Certified Paralegal – Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization in our Dallas and Midland Offices
- Marsha Kiss, Paralegal in our Dallas Office
- Lisa Kraft, Paralegal in our Plano Office
- Meredith Lanis, Paralegal in our Plano and Midland Offices
- Laura Lee Hauser, Paralegal in our Plano Office
- Hayli Marshall, Paralegal in our Plano Office
- Rona Natal, Paralegal in our Dallas Office
- Caroline Rose, Board Certified Paralegal - Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization in our Dallas and Midland Offices
- Becky Stephens, Paralegal in our Plano Office
- Heather Ulliman, Board Certified Paralegal – Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization in our Dallas and Midland Offices
- Cindy Watts, Paralegal in our Plano Office
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Contact
8350 N. Central Expressway
Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206
Phone Number: 469-490-1430
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Hours: Weekdays 8am-5pm
Additional Texas Locations
Plano, TX (14.9 miles)
7160 N. Dallas Parkway
Suite 650
Plano, TX 75024
Phone Number: 469-490-1430
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Hours: Weekdays 8am-5pm
Flower Mound, TX (19.4 miles)
2201 Spinks Road
Suite 233
Flower Mound, TX 75022
Phone Number: 469-490-1430
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Fort Worth, TX (34.3 miles)
1200 Summit Ave.
Suite 800
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone Number: 469-490-1430
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Granbury, TX (66.1 miles)
220 W. Pearl St
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone Number: 469-490-1430
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Austin, TX (184.2 miles)
3307 Northland Drive
Suite 420
Austin, TX 78731
Phone Number: 469-490-1430
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Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm; Friday 8:30am- 5pm
San Antonio, TX (258.3 miles)
112 E. Pecan St.
Suite 2630
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone Number: 469-490-1430
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Midland, TX (315.1 miles)
200 N. Loraine St.
Suite 1310
Midland, TX 79701
Phone Number: 469-490-1430
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