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Texas’ Largest Family Law Firm Earns Top Honors: 47 Goranson Bain Ausley Attorneys Recognized by 2025 Super Lawyers

September 18, 2025

With 47 attorneys recognized on the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list — including 14 attorneys named Rising Stars — Goranson Bain Ausley continues to lead the state in family law recognition. In total, 94% of the firm’s attorneys were included on the list, underscoring GBA’s statewide leadership and depth of legal talent.

A Benchmark of Excellence in Texas Family Law

Super Lawyers, a research-driven and peer-influenced rating service, identifies outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas and law firms of all sizes. Attorneys are selected through a patented multiphase process involving:

• Peer nominations
• Independent research
• Evaluations by a highly credentialed panel of attorneys

The goal of Super Lawyers is to provide a credible, comprehensive, and diverse resource for both referring attorneys and consumers seeking legal counsel.

Commitment to Client Service and Value

“Having 94% of our attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers — and more family law honorees than any other firm in Texas — is a reflection of the talent, collaboration, and integrity that define our team. Our lawyers are committed to guiding clients through life’s most challenging transitions with skill, respect, and a constructive approach. This recognition reinforces the trust clients place in us to protect what matters most — their families, finances, and futures.”

– Lindley Bain, Managing Partner | Goranson Bain Ausley

Goranson Bain Ausley 2025 Texas Super Lawyers

The following attorneys were recognized, organized by office and designation as Super Lawyer or Rising Star:

Austin

• Kristen A. Algert – Top 50: 2025 Women Texas Super Lawyers; Top 50: 2025 Central/West Texas Super Lawyers; Top 100: 2025 Texas Super Lawyers
• Thomas L. Ausley 
• Kelly Ausley-Flores – Top 10: 2025 Texas Super Lawyers; Top 50: 2025 Women Texas Super Lawyers; Top 50: 2025 Central/West Texas Super Lawyers; Top 100: 2025 Texas Super Lawyers
• P. Lindley Bain
• Kristiana Butler
• Kelly Caperton Fischer
• Rob Frazer
• Eric Robertson 
• Angelica Rolong Cormier

Rising Stars

• Carlos Gracia
• Emily J. Ogden

Dallas

• Angeline Lindley Bain 
• Kevin Davidson
• Esther R. Donald
• Diana S. Friedman
• Thomas P. Goranson 
• Beth Maultsby
• Lindsey Obenhaus
• Aimee Pingenot Key – Top 50: 2025 Women Texas Super Lawyers; Top 100: 2025 Texas Super Lawyers; Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
• Lerrin Reinecke
• Katie Flowers Samler
• Chandler Rice Winslow

Rising Stars

• Karen Bryson
• Mona Hosseiny-Tovar
• Rachel Rizzieri Feist

Fort Worth

• Chris Nickelson – Top 100: 2025 Texas Super Lawyers; Top 100: 2025 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
• Gary L. Nickelson

Rising Stars

• Cassidy Pearson
• Andrew Tisdale

Granbury

• Cindy V. Tisdale

Plano

• Kyle Basinger
• Ryan Bauerle
• Angel J. Berbarie
• Jeff Domen 
• Thomas A. Greenwald – Top 100: 2025 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
• Curtis W. Harrison
• Kathryn J. Murphy – Top 50: 2025 Women Texas Super Lawyers; Top 100: 2025 Texas Super Lawyers; Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
• Jeff Shore
• Clint Westhoff 

Rising Stars

• Sarah Aminzadeh Milinsky
• Ally Caskey
• Hayley Collins Blair
• Megan Decadi
• Jonathan James
• John J. Kappel
• Jack Wall

San Antonio

• Kristal Thomson

About Goranson Bain Ausley

Goranson Bain Ausley is a premier Texas-based family law firm with offices in Dallas, Plano, Austin, Fort Worth, Granbury, Midland, and San Antonio. Known for integrity, legal acumen, and a constructive approach, the firm helps clients protect their families, finances, and futures while minimizing conflict. With 50 family law attorneys — including 32 Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization — GBA is recognized statewide for delivering exceptional client service across the full spectrum of divorce and family law matters.