{"id":5609,"date":"2021-06-11T04:30:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T09:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/?page_id=5609"},"modified":"2024-11-01T08:49:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T13:49:36","slug":"why-gba","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/why-gba\/","title":{"rendered":"Why GBA?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading why-choose\" id=\"h-your-family-your-future-our-experience\">Why Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-small-text\">Going through divorce or any family law challenge can make you feel vulnerable and uncertain about the best way forward. You\u2019re in an unfamiliar place, facing a myriad of life-changing questions. Where do you turn for answers, advice, and guidance? Whom can you trust?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"embed-container video-single\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lmiJcpLz4QE?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-small-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/our-history\/\">The family lawyers of Goranson Bain Ausley have been counsel to clients like you for more than 40 years.<\/a> You\u2019ll work with some of the most respected, accomplished, and ethical family lawyers in Texas\u2014people who always have your back and your best interests at heart. Together, we deliver clarity about what comes next and confidence that you and your family\u2019s future are more secure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taking-care-of-what-s-important-to-you-here-s-how\">Taking Care of What\u2019s Important to You. Here\u2019s How.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-small-text\">Every<a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/our-team\/\"> divorce attorney<\/a> at Goranson Bain Ausley strives for your optimal outcome while minimizing the disruption in your life. We work to maintain a constructive, rational atmosphere, even in high-conflict situations. This not only reduces the emotional and psychological impact for all involved but can also help you reduce the time and <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney-costs\/\">costs<\/a> you have to devote to your case by avoiding unnecessary delays, diversions, and posturing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-small-text\">The firm was founded on essential core values that remain as true today as they did 40 years ago: to place the client first, work for constructive resolutions to family law matters, and deliver exceptional value. Please review the link below to learn about our history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-red\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/about\/our-history\">OUR FIRM&#8217;S HISTORY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goranson Bain Ausley Mission, Values, and Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mission<\/strong> <strong>(Our Why):<\/strong> To support our clients and each other so that people see possibilities they could not see before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How we achieve our mission:<\/strong> With exceptional legal acumen, determination, and compassion, we strive to achieve the best possible outcome for each client while maintaining dignity and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By living our <strong>values <\/strong>every day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trust:<\/strong> Trust from judges, clients, and attorneys comes from our reliability, honesty, judgment, and abilities. As a result, attorneys trust us to honor our word, clients rely on our judgment, and judges believe in the truth of our representations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ethical:&nbsp;<\/strong>Our client\u2019s needs and best interests always come ahead of our own.&nbsp;Reputation for telling the truth and keeping commitments even when it is hard. Always maintain the utmost integrity by doing the right thing and striving to help clients achieve their goals emotionally and financially intact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sound Advice<em>:<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em>Reasonable, practical, and reliable.&nbsp;It is solid information, free from opinion, and useful to clients in contemplating their best options to move their case forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hardworking:&nbsp;<\/strong>Look for opportunities to exceed client expectations<strong>. <\/strong>Always give the extra effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Responsive:<\/strong>&nbsp;Consistently show others that we care about what they are saying by quickly responding in an appropriate, informative, and compassionate manner.&nbsp; Being responsive means, caring deeply about what is being communicated. It exemplifies our professionalism and attentiveness to cases. Responsiveness also involves being proactive, setting expectations, and clear communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vision:<\/strong> Our vision is to be a well-managed, thriving practice recognized as the leading family law firm in Texas and the benchmark for ethical representation in family law across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-23.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20367\" style=\"width:496px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-23.jpg.webp 940w, https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-23-300x160.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-23-768x409.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When You Work With Us, Expect Us To:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be active listeners from the moment we meet <\/strong>so we deeply understand your unique situation, feelings, goals and chal\u00adlenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carefully and clearly explain your options<\/strong> and likely outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a road map and provide guidance<\/strong> to get you from where you are today to where you want to be in the future\u2014with the least emotional and financial costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make more informed, well-reasoned choices<\/strong> than you might otherwise have made on your own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skillfully negotiate with opposing counsel <\/strong>to resolve cases with a reputation for honesty and integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid unnecessary expenses <\/strong>that don\u2019t bring value through a planned approach to efficiently reach a resolution that preserves assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advocate for your best interests<\/strong> and always do what is right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We also believe in moving matters forward in an expedient yet professional manner.&nbsp; You\u2019ll access some of the most advanced resolution and technological tools available today, including <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/services\/divorce\/litigated-divorce\/\">strategic litigation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/services\/divorce\/negotiated-agreed-divorce\/\">constructive negotiation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/services\/divorce\/mediation\/\">mediation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/services\/divorce\/flat-fee-divorce\/\">flat fee divorce<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/services\/divorce\/collaborative-divorce\/\">Collaborative Divorce<\/a>, and an online intake process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Divorce is no time to feel like you are on your own or left to sort out important legal and financial matters without skilled support. Using all our professional and personal strengths, the family lawyers of Goranson Bain Ausley are with you each step of the way to make a lasting difference for you and your family. Today and tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-facts-about-goranson-bain-ausley-family-law\">Key Facts About Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our professionals are among the most respected <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/\">family law attorneys in Texas<\/a>. They are consistently <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/newsroom\/\">recognized by peers and the press<\/a> for professionalism, expertise, and ability to deliver results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our firm includes three former family court judges who can offer a perspective and analysis of family law matters from a judge\u2019s point of view.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We offer comprehensive experience in virtually every <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/services\/\">area<\/a> of family law so that we can assist with immediate needs, but also with any other issues that may arise in the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our online intake tools and <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/contact-us\/\">locations <\/a>in<a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/office\/austin\/\"> Austin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/office\/dallas\/\">Dallas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/office\/fort-worth\/\">Fort Worth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/office\/granbury\/\">Granbury<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/office\/midland\/\">Midland<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/office\/plano\/\">Plano<\/a> add a welcome level of convenience and accessibility in stressful times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accolades\">&nbsp;Accolades<\/h3>\n\n\n    <section class=\"logos\">\r\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/aaml.org\/\">                    <img  data-src=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-41.png.webp\" class=\"lazyload\" data-width=\"165\"\r\n                         data-height=\"172\"\r\n                         alt=\"AAML Logo\" \/>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"expand-mobile\"><span class=\"icon-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/a>\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <ul>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/thomas-p-goranson\/\">Thomas P. Goranson<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1997<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/thomas-l-ausley\/\">Thomas L. Ausley<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1997<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/diana-s-friedman\/\">Diana S. Friedman<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1998<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/thomas-a-greenwald\/\">Thomas A. Greenwald<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2003<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kathryn-j-murphy\/\">Kathryn J. Murphy<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2004<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/eric-robertson\/\">Eric Robertson<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2007<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kelly-ausley-flores\/\">Kelly Ausley-Flores<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2009<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/aimee-m-pingenot\/\">Aimee Pingenot Key<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2015<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kristen-a-algert\/\">Kristen A. Algert<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2017<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/p-lindley-bain\/\">P. Lindley Bain<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2020<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/ryan-r-bauerle\/\">Ryan R. Bauerle<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2022<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/lindsey-obenhaus\/\">Lindsey Obenhaus<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2023<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                            <\/ul>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <div>\r\n                                        <img  data-src=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/07\/Screenshot-97-1.png.webp\" class=\"lazyload\" data-width=\"165\"\r\n                         data-height=\"172\"\r\n                         alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                    \r\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"expand-mobile\"><span class=\"icon-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/a>\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <ul>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/hayley-c-blair\/\">Hayley Collins Blair<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2021 2018          <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/lindsey-obenhaus\/\">Lindsey Obenhaus<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2024 2023 2022 2021 <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kathryn-flowers-samler\/\">Katie Flowers Samler<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2020 2019 2018<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kathryn-j-murphy\/\">Kathryn J. Murphy<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2024 2023 2020 2019 2018 2017 2010 2009 2008<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/aimee-m-pingenot\/\">Aimee Pingenot Key<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2024 2020 2019 2017<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/thomas-a-greenwald\/\">Thomas A. Greenwald<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2022 2018 2012 2011 2009 2008<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/paula-larsen\/\">Paula Larsen<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2008<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/diana-s-friedman\/\">Diana S. Friedman<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2017 2016 2015 2013<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/angeline-lindley-bain\/\">Angeline Lindley Bain<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2009 2008<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/thomas-p-goranson\/\">Thomas P. Goranson<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2011 2009 2008<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/beth-e-maultsby\/\">Beth E. Maultsby<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2010<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                            <\/ul>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <div>\r\n                                        <img  data-src=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-73.png.webp\" class=\"lazyload\" data-width=\"165\"\r\n                         data-height=\"172\"\r\n                         alt=\"Best law firms logo badge\" \/>\r\n                    \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <div>\r\n                                        <img  data-src=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/08\/tbls1-familylaw.jpg.webp\" class=\"lazyload\" data-width=\"165\"\r\n                         data-height=\"172\"\r\n                         alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                    \r\n                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"expand-mobile\"><span class=\"icon-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/a>\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <ul>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/thomas-l-ausley\/\">Thomas L. Ausley<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1980<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/thomas-p-goranson\/\">Thomas P. Goranson<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1980<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/gary-l-nickelson\/\">Gary L. Nickelson<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1984<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/paula-larsen\/\">Paula Larsen<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1985<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/angeline-lindley-bain\/\">Angeline Lindley Bain<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1993<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kathryn-j-murphy\/\">Kathryn J. Murphy<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1995<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/diana-s-friedman\/\">Diana S. Friedman<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1996<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kristen-a-algert\/\">Kristen A. Algert<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1997<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/thomas-a-greenwald\/\">Thomas A. Greenwald<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1997<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/eric-robertson\/\">Eric Robertson<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>1997<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kelly-ausley-flores\/\">Kelly Ausley-Flores<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2000<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/curtis-w-harrison-ii\/\">Curtis W. Harrison<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2002<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/cindy-v-tisdale\/\">Cindy V. Tisdale<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2003<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/jeff-shore\/\">Jeff Shore<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2006<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/clint-westhoff\/\">Clint Westhoff<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2006<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/jeff-domen\/\">Jeff Domen<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2009<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/angel-j-berbarie\/\">Angel J. Berbarie<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2010<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/p-lindley-bain\/\">P. Lindley Bain<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2012<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/aimee-m-pingenot\/\">Aimee Pingenot Key<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2012<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kevin-davidson\/\">Kevin Davidson<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2017<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/rob-frazer\/\">Rob Frazer<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2018<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/ryan-r-bauerle\/\">Ryan R. Bauerle<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2018<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/hayley-c-blair\/\">Hayley Collins Blair<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2019<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/lindsey-obenhaus\/\">Lindsey Obenhaus<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2019<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kathryn-flowers-samler\/\">Katie Flowers Samler<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2019<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/jonathan-james\/\">Jonathan James<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2020<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/chris-nickelson\/\">Chris Nickelson<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2021<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/chandler-rice-winslow\/\">Chandler Rice Winslow<\/a>\r\n                                        <span>2023<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                            <\/ul>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    \n\n\n<p><strong>Goranson Bain Ausley Is The Largest Law Firm In Texas, Exclusively Practicing Family Law, and has been voted the #1 Family Law Firm in Austin and Dallas by Texas Lawyer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1 <\/strong>Partner is the immediate past President of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasbar.com\/\">State Bar of Texas<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6<\/strong> past Chairs of the Family Law Section of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasbar.com\/\">State Bar of Texas<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1<\/strong> lawyer double board certified in both Family Law and Appellate Law by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tbls.org\/\">Texas Board of Legal Specialization<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>28<\/strong> lawyers are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tbls.org\/specialtyarea\/FM\"> Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization<\/a>. The Board Certification process is rigorous and thorough, with stringent, ongoing requirements after initial certification. Board Certification is a mark of excellence and a distinguished accomplishment within the legal community. To view the full list of Goranson Bain Ausley Board Certified lawyers, hover over the Board Certified Texas Board of Legal Specialization logo above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>31<\/strong> attorneys have been honored with inclusion in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers in America\u00a9, a publication by Best Lawyers. Goranson Bain Ausley has the highest number of lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers in America, for Family Law in Texas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>25<\/strong> attorneys have been honored in the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list published by Thomson Reuters. This prestigious list acknowledges lawyers who have earned the respect of their peers and achieved significant professional success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4<\/strong> Goranson Bain Ausley Partners have received the distinguished Sam Emison Award honors from the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tafls.org\/\"> Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kathryn-j-murphy\/\">Kathryn J. Murphy<\/a> received the award in 2021, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/news\/goransonbains-diana-friedman-honored-distinguished-service-practice-family-law\/\">Diana Friedman<\/a> in 2016, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/thomas-l-ausley\/\">Thomas L. Ausley<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gbafamilyprod.wpengine.com\/attorney\/thomas-l-ausley\/\"> <\/a>in 2013, and in 2006, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/gary-l-nickelson\/\">Gary Nickelson<\/a> was the recipient of this award. Each year, this award is bestowed upon one exceptionally distinguished family law practitioner or judge who has demonstrated a significant commitment and made significant contributions to the practice of family law in the State of Texas. The Sam Emison Award is one of the most coveted awards in Texas family law.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5 <\/strong>recipients of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sbotfam.org\/history\/dan-price-award\/\">Dan Price Award from the Family Law Section<\/a>, awarded to the person with the most significant impact on family law in the preceding year. This award was given to <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/gary-l-nickelson\/\">Gary Nickelson<\/a>&nbsp;in 2003,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/chris-nickelson\/\">Chris Nickelson<\/a>&nbsp;in 2013,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/diana-s-friedman\/\">Diana S. Friedman<\/a>&nbsp;in 2014, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kathryn-j-murphy\/\">Kathryn Murphy<\/a>&nbsp;in 2018, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/cindy-v-tisdale\/\">Cindy Tisdale<\/a> in 2023, all of whom showcased remarkable leadership and service in the field of family law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>14<\/strong> lawyers are Fellows of the <a href=\"https:\/\/aaml.org\/\">American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4<\/strong> Goranson Bain Ausley Partners, including <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/curtis-w-harrison-ii\/\">Curtis Harrison<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/kristen-a-algert\/\">Kris Algert<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/aimee-m-pingenot\/\">Aimee Pingenot Key<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/attorney\/esther-r-donald\/\">Esther Donald<\/a>, have achieved advanced credentialing in Collaborative Divorce by <a href=\"https:\/\/collaborativedivorcetexas.com\/\">Collaborative Divorce Texas<\/a>. The designation affirms top-tier guidance to those seeking constructive divorce resolution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Involvement <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-red\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/community\/\">OUR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law? Going through divorce or any family law challenge can make you feel vulnerable and uncertain about the best way forward. You\u2019re in an unfamiliar place, facing a myriad of life-changing questions. Where do you turn for answers, advice, and guidance? Whom can you trust? 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