Patrick Kelly - Plano, TX
Attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC
Family Law Lawyers in Plano, TX
6900 N. Dallas Parkway Suite 400 Plano, TX 75024
Plano Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 06/01/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Attorney Information
Overview
"Pat Kelly is always prepared and professional…his court skills are top notch" – The Honorable Robert J. Rossi – Family Court Judge.
Since he began practicing law, Pat Kelly has handled a wide variety of difficult family law cases. In his first family law trial, he prevailed, winning primary custody for a single father. Pat is a passionate advocate for his clients and works well with all parties to get the best possible outcome. His goal-orientated and solution-focused approach enables him to effectively manage both the emotional and financial cost of a divorce. This approach, coupled with his determination to do the best possible job, help his clients achieve the most favorable results.
As an attorney with Goranson Bain, PLLC., Pat practices in the area of family law, handling divorce, custody and enforcement cases. Prior to joining Goranson Bain, Pat was a solo practitioner in Texas and New York, practicing family law and civil litigation. He has experience in real estate transactions and financial markets, and is committed to preserving and protecting his clients’ assets. He often assists clients with post-divorce estate planning and property issues.
Pat is a member of the Texas State Bar, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar, and the State Bar of New York. He graduated from Syracuse College of Law, where he was an Associate Editor on the Syracuse Law Review. While in law school, he also interned as a Law Clerk for a New York State Supreme Judge. Pat is the recipient of the 2001 Honorable Michael F. Dillon Law Guardian Award. In 2002 he was nominated for the Howard A. Levine Award, for his work representing and advocating for children before the New York State Family Courts. In custody disputes, his attention is on the best interests of the children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Hon. Michael F. Dillon Law Guardian Award, 2001
Education
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Legal Education
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Syracuse University College of Law,
Syracuse,
New York, 1991
J.D.
Law Review: Syracuse Law Review, Associate Editor
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Syracuse University College of Law,
Syracuse,
New York, 1991
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Non Legal Education
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Le Moyne College,
Syracuse,
New York
B.S.
Honors: Le Moyne College Honor Roll
Major: Business Administration
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Le Moyne College,
Syracuse,
New York
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2005
- New York, 1992
- Massachusetts, 1992
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
- U.S. Tax Court
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
- Collin County Bar Association
- Dallas Bar Association
- Denton County Bar Association
- New York State Licensed Real Estate Broker
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Contact
6900 N. Dallas Parkway
Suite 400
Plano, TX 75024
Phone: 214-473-9696
Fax: 469-467-8059
Email: Send a message
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http://www.linkedin.com/company/goranson-bain-pllc
- http://www.gbfamilylaw.com/articles/ (Family Law Advisor Blog)
Hours: Weekdays 8am-5pm
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