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Aimee Pingenot Key

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GoransonBain Ausley, PLLC
  • Recognized Since:
    2015
  • Recognized in:
    Family Law
  • Law School:
    University of Texas School of Law
  • Lawyer Page:
    http://www.gbfamilylaw.com/att...
  • Website:
    http://www.gbfamilylaw.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (214) 744.3983
  • Location:
    8350 North Central Expressway, Suite 1700
    Dallas, TX 75206
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“While many of my cases are litigated, my training in collaborative law ensures that every effort is taken to reach a resolution in the most cost-effective and clear manner possible.” – Aimee Pingenot

With a compassionate focus and an eye towards the future, Aimee works with clients to skillfully assist them in identifying their goals and guide them towards a resolution in often complex and contentious family law matters.

Having a Master’s degree in social work provides Aimee with a unique ability to understand complex and novel custody issues and work with both clients and mental health professionals to identify what is at stake for the clients she represents. Her compassion for families in crisis assures that she remains a tireless advocate for everyone she represents.

For same-sex couples whose relationships are not recognized by Texas courts, Aimee uses the collaborative process as well as creative and personalized contractual agreements to resolve property and custody issues.

Prior to practicing law, Aimee was the program director of a supervised visitation facility for families in Austin as well as an elementary school teacher with the non-profit program, Teach for America. She received her B.A. in Psychology with Honors, Masters of Science in Social Work with Honors and Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin.
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“While many of my cases are litigated, my training in collaborative law ensures that every effort is taken to reach a resolution in the most cost-effective and clear manner possible.” – Aimee Pingenot

With a compassionate focus and an eye towards the future, Aimee works with clients to skillfully assist them in identifying their goals and guide them towards a resolution in often complex and contentious family law matters.

Having a Master’s degree in social work provides Aimee with a unique ability to understand complex and novel custody issues and work with both clients and mental health professionals to identify what is at stake for the clients she represents. Her compassion for families in crisis assures that she remains a tireless advocate for everyone she represents.

For same-sex couples whose relationships are not recognized by Texas courts, Aimee uses the collaborative process as well as creative and personalized contractual agreements to resolve property and custody issues.

Prior to practicing law, Aimee was the program director of a supervised visitation facility for families in Austin as well as an elementary school teacher with the non-profit program, Teach for America. She received her B.A. in Psychology with Honors, Masters of Science in Social Work with Honors and Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Education:

  • University of Texas School of Law, J.D., graduated 2003
  • The University of Texas at Austin, M.S.S.W., graduated 1998
  • The University of Texas at Austin, BA, graduated 1996

Bar Admissions:

  • Texas, 2003
 

Court Admissions:

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas

Affiliations:

  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
  • American Bar Association, Family Law Section and GP/Solo Section - Member
  • American Bar Foundation - Fellow
  • Annette Stewart American Inn of Court - Member Chair
  • Collaborative Divorce Texas - Member
  • Collaborative Professionals of Dallas - Secretary
  • Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section - Member
  • Collin County Young Lawyers Association - Vice President
  • Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court - Member
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers - Member
  • Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law Section - Member
  • Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section - Member
  • Dallas Bar Foundation - Fellow
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals - Member
  • Junior League of Dallas - Member
  • Legacy Family Court Foundation - Board Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Collaborative Law Section - Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section - Member
  • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists - Member
  • Texas Bar Foundation - Fellow
  • Texas Family Law Foundation - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Family Law
 

Awards:

  • Dallas Young Lawyers Association Leadership Class Member, 2006
  • Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters, 2006 – 2013
  • Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 - 2018
  • Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 - 2018
  • Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Rising Stars” List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 - 2018
  • Selected to the “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2017 and 2019
  • Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2014 - 2018

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Areas of Practice
  • Adoption
  • Alimony & Maintenance
  • Asset and Wealth Identification & Valuation
  • Child Custody & Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Collaborative Law
  • Complex Property Divisions
  • Contempt & Enforcement
  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Mediation
  • Modifications
  • Paternity
  • Post Judgment Modifications & Enforcement
  • Premarital and Post-marital Agreements
  • Property Division
  • Same sex custody agreements and contractual property agreements
 

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GoransonBain Ausley, PLLC
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8350 North Central Expressway, Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 744.3983
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Austin, TX 78731

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7160 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 650

Plano, TX 75024

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