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Kristen A. Algert

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GoransonBain Ausley, PLLC
  • Recognized Since:
    2007
  • Recognized in:
    Collaborative Law: Family Law
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  • Law School:
    Baylor University
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.gbafamilylaw.com/a...
  • Website:
    http://www.gbfamilylaw.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (512) 580.3994
  • Location:
    3307 Northland Drive, Suite 420
    Austin, TX 78731
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Kris Algert brings to clients a wealth of experience in developing creative, individualized solutions for highly complex divorces. An innate problem-solver, Kris is adept at managing issues such as sharing or dividing complicated assets, complex characterization and handling unusual circumstances. Kris’ clients include professionals, politicians, celebrities and their spouses.Kris is a strong advocate of the Collaborative Law process for its ability to custom-craft solutions and minimize conflict. She is knowledgeable on the impact of divorce on children, and works with clients to develop effective co-parenting relationships.
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Kris Algert brings to clients a wealth of experience in developing creative, individualized solutions for highly complex divorces. An innate problem-solver, Kris is adept at managing issues such as sharing or dividing complicated assets, complex characterization and handling unusual circumstances. Kris’ clients include professionals, politicians, celebrities and their spouses.Kris is a strong advocate of the Collaborative Law process for its ability to custom-craft solutions and minimize conflict. She is knowledgeable on the impact of divorce on children, and works with clients to develop effective co-parenting relationships.
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Education:

  • Baylor University , J.D., Law, graduated 1988
  • Baylor University, B.A., English, graduated 1984

Bar Admissions:

  • Texas, 1988

Affiliations:

  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Member
  • Austin Bar Association - Member
  • Baylor Law Alumni Association - Member
  • Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas) - Member, Board of Trustees, President, President-Elect
  • College of the State Bar - Member
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals - Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section - Member, Life Fellow
  • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists - Member
  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization - Legal Assistant Commission
  • Texas College of Collaborative Law - Member
  • Texas Family Law Foundation - Member
  • Travis County Family Law Advocates - Member
  • Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas - Program Services Committee Chair, Board of Directors, Treasurer, Secretary

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Collaborative Law: Family Law, Austin (2020)
  • Family Law Mediation, Austin (2019)
  • Collaborative Law: Family Law, Austin (2018)
  • Collaborative Law: Family Law, Austin (2016)
  • Family Law, Austin (2015)
  • Collaborative Law: Family Law, Austin (2013)
  • Family Law, Austin (2011)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Collaborative Law: Family Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
 

Awards:

  • Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2005 – 2018
  • Recipient of the J. Chrys Dougherty Award for dedication and commitment to access to justice for all, 2015
  • “AV” rating, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory

State Clerkships:

  • Texas - Court of Appeals

Special Focus:

  • Collaborative Law
 

Additional Information:

Master Credentialed Collaborative Professional
Collaborative Divorce Texas, 2017
 

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GoransonBain Ausley, PLLC
http://www.gbfamilylaw.com
 
Headquarters
8350 North Central Expressway, Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 744.3983
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3307 Northland Drive, Suite 420

Austin, TX 78731

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(512) 596.5190

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Plano, TX

7160 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 650

Plano, TX 75024

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