Lerrin practices family law with a deep recognition that the choice of a lawyer is one of the most important decisions a client will make, and it affects every step moving forward. She knows what is at stake in family law cases and guides clients toward resolutions that positively set the stage for the future. Lerrin urges her clients to consider their long-term well-being in making decisions, and not get caught up in momentary emotions or destructive conflict.
As one of six children and a mom of three young children, Lerrin brings a family-oriented perspective to her clients. She understands modern families in all of their guises, and draws on her creativity to help clients craft unique solutions for issues such as determining possession schedules and effectively balancing work and parenting. Lerrin is trained in collaborative law and focuses on reaching out-of-court settlements whenever possible; however, she is a skilled litigator who will take cases to court if necessary. With each case, Lerrin works with clients and not just for them, striving to achieve their most important goals.
Lerrin began her legal career in Denver, where she worked closely with judges in civil, criminal, and domestic relations courts. She then joined the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting misdemeanor family violence cases. Lerrin utilizes her experience at the prosecutor’s level in compassionately helping clients when domestic violence is involved.
An associate at GoransonBain Ausley’s Dallas office since 2016, Lerrin joined the firm as a member of Diana S. Friedman’s practice since 2013 . She is active in the Dallas and Texas Bar Associations family law sections, and a member of Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and also the Dallas County Medical Society Alliance. Away from the office, Lerrin enjoys spending time with her close-knit family and her husband, an eye surgeon in Dallas.
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Services
Services
- Family Partner Violence And Divorce
- Divorce
- Negotiated Divorce
- Child Custody
- Parenting Schedules
- Visitation Rights
- LGBT Parenting Rights
- Grandparent Visitation and Custody Rights in Texas
- Child Support
- Modification and Enforcement
- Divorce for Women
- Divorce for Men
- Mental Health and Addiction in Divorce
- Dividing the Marital Home
- Characterization of Separate and Community Property
- Business Valuation in Divorce
- Becoming a Foster Parent
- Flat-Fee Divorce
- Complex Property
- Paternity
- Adoption
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Property Division
- Alimony & Spousal Maintenance
- Contested Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce
- LGBT Divorce
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Litigated Divorce
- Divorce for Business Owners
- Appealing a Divorce Decree or Judgment
- Pre-Divorce Guidance
- High-Conflict Divorce
Honors & Awards
Honors & Awards
- Best Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, 2024 & 2025
Articles
Articles
- Understanding Texas Divorce and Child Support Laws April 10, 2023
- Jewish Holiday Guide for Texas Possession Schedules April 4, 2023
- Divorce and Doctors: What You Should Know if You or Your Spouse is a Physician March 16, 2022
- Counseling Reports May Be Required for Some Texas Divorces February 17, 2018
- Do I need a Private Investigator? The Ins and Outs of Hiring a PI in a Divorce Case April 7, 2016
Publications & Speeches
Publications & Speeches
- “Premarital Agreements: Making Your Own Rules!” Advanced Family Law Course, 2019
- Child Custody Evaluation Bill – Drafting of the Orders, Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, 2015
- “Trial Exhibits: Effective use of exhibits at trial, preparing for trial, pre-trial motions, required spreadsheets, proposed division, proposed schedules” Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, 2013
Videos & Podcasts
Videos
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
- Annette Stewart American Inn of Court
- Texas Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Texas Association of Young Lawyers
Education
Education
- University of Denver College of Law, 2008
- J.D., Law
- American Jurisprudence Award, Spanish for Lawyers II
- Sports and Entertainment Law Journal
- Academic Achievement Program Tutor, Constitutional Law
- Social Justice Action Group
- University of Texas at Austin, 2005
- B.S., Political Communications with Concentration in Business Foundations
- Texas Zephyrs Service Fraternity
- Dean’s List
Bar Admissions
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2008
- Colorado
Certifications
Certifications
