Goranson Bain Ausley PLLC

39 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Collaborative Law: Family Law Family Law Family Law Mediation

Biography

Kathryn SamlerProtecting and serving children and families is a longstanding commitment of Katie’s. She strongly advocates for clients when they are going through one of the most difficult times of life, and ensures that her clients goals are prioritized. Katie has a special interest in helping families with challenges that include complex property division, mental health issues (including personality disorders), and substance abuse issues.
Goranson Bain Ausley PLLC

39 Best Lawyers awards

Goranson Bain Ausley PLLC logo

Overview

  • St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., graduated 2007
  • Baylor University, B.A., graduated 2004

  • Texas, 2007

  • Annette Stewart American Inn of Court - Member
  • Collaborative Divorce Texas - Member
  • Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section - Member
  • Collin County Young Lawyers Association - Member
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers - Member
  • Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section - Member
  • Legacy Family Court Foundation - Grants Committee Chair
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section - Member
  • Texas Family Law Foundation - Member
  • Texas, 2007
  • Annette Stewart American Inn of Court - Member
  • Collaborative Divorce Texas - Member
  • Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section - Member
  • Collin County Young Lawyers Association - Member
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers - Member
  • Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section - Member
  • Legacy Family Court Foundation - Grants Committee Chair
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section - Member
  • Texas Family Law Foundation - Member
  • St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., graduated 2007
  • Baylor University, B.A., graduated 2004

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Collaborative Law: Family Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
Awards:
  • Selected to the Texas Super Lawyer list, Thomson Reuters, 2022- 2024

  • Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2018 - 2019
  • Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters, 2014 – 2018
  • Up-and-Coming 100: Texas Rising Stars List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 - 2018
  • Up-and-Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 - 2018

Additional Information

  • Board Certified in Family Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2019

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