Goranson Bain Ausley Named to Top Super Lawyers Lists
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DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Goranson Bain Ausley, the largest law firm in Texas dedicated exclusively to family law, has been honored with a significant number of recognitions in the 2026 Super Lawyers lists. The firm has 48 of its attorneys selected to the Super Lawyers' Texas lists, including 35 on the Texas Super Lawyers list and 13 on the Texas Rising Stars list.
Among these recognitions, Goranson Bain Ausley has two of the five attorneys selected to the Top 5 Family Law Texas Super Lawyers list: Kelly Ausley-Flores of the firm's Austin office and Kathryn J. Murphy of the firm's Plano and Dallas offices. Kelly Ausley-Flores was also selected to the Top 10 Texas Super Lawyers list, recognizing her among the state's leading attorneys across all areas of practice.
Five Goranson Bain Ausley attorneys, Kristen A. Algert, Kelly Ausley-Flores, Esther R. Donald, Kathryn J. Murphy, and Aimee Pingenot Key, were selected to both the Top 100 Texas and Top 50 Women Texas lists. This recognition reflects the firm's commitment to excellence and its attorneys' dedication to their clients.
The 2026 Texas Super Lawyers lists include the following attorneys from Goranson Bain Ausley's offices:
- Austin: Kristen A. Algert, Kelly Ausley-Flores, Thomas L. Ausley, P. Lindley Bain, Kristiana Butler, Kelly Caperton Fischer, Angelica Cormier, Rob Frazer, and Eric Robertson - Dallas: Angeline Lindley Bain, Kevin R. Davidson, Esther R. Donald, Diana S. Friedman, Thomas P. Goranson, Beth Maysby, Lindsey Obenhaus, Aimee Pingenot Key, Lerrin G. Reinecke, Katie Samler, and Chandler Winslow - Fort Worth: Chris Nickelson, Gary L. Nickelson, and Cassidy L. Pearson - Granbury: Cindy Tisdale - Plano: Kyle G. Basinger, Ryan R. Bauerle, Angel J. Berbarie, Jeff Domen, Chad D. Elsey, Thomas A. Greenwald, Curtis W. Harrison, Kathryn J. Murphy, Jeffrey H. Shore, and Clint Westhoff - San Antonio: Kristal C. Thomson
The 2026 Texas Rising Stars list includes the following attorneys from Goranson Bain Ausley's offices:
- Austin: Carlos Gracia - Dallas: Karen Bryson and Rachel Rizzieri Feist - Fort Worth: Hailey Schmitt and Andrew Robert Tisdale - Plano: Sarah Aminzadeh Milinsky, Ally Caskey, Hayley Collins Blair, Megan L. Decadi, Jonathan James, John Kappel, and Jack Woolf - San Antonio: Heather L. Hudson
Goranson Bain Ausley is the largest law firm in Texas practicing exclusively in family law. With 56 attorneys across eight offices, the firm represents clients in divorce, complex property matters, child custody, Collaborative Divorce, mediation, and appeals. The firm combines deep family law experience with a constructive, client-centered approach designed to protect what matters most.
This recognition reflects the skill, judgment, and commitment our attorneys bring to clients navigating consequential family law matters. We are especially proud to see attorneys across our offices and at every stage of their careers recognized by their peers.