Best Lawyers Near You in Dallas, Texas for Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
Samantha Baynes is an Associate Attorney in the Dallas office of Godwin Bowman PC. Ms. Baynes’ primary focus is on Family Law. Her practice areas include divorce, child custody and support disputes, enforcements, modifications of prior orders, and premarital agreements. Samantha received her J.D. from Baylor University Law School and a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in English, summa cum laude, with concentration in writing, rhetoric and literacy from the Ohio State University. While stud...
Dallas divorce attorney Hannah Rector is a compassionate and dedicated family law attorney serving clients in Dallas, Texas. She approaches each case with care, practical insight, and a deep understanding of the emotional challenges that often accompany divorce, custody, and other family law matters. Her path to Family Law began while studying psychology at Texas Christian University, where she worked with a domestic violence shelter and saw the significant impact thoughtful legal guidance ca...
Clever, caring, and fully committed to her clients and her team, Daniela is a next-generation family law attorney. She graduated with a degree in biology from Louisiana’s Centenary College where she was active in philanthropic projects and student government. She received her law degree from the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law. Daniela is a member of the International Legal Honor Society, Phi Delta Phi, and a CALI Award Winner. “I was a member of the varsity swi...
Kathryn J. Murphy is a Board Certified family law partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano and one of the most highly credentialed family law attorneys in Texas. She has been named the Best Lawyers in America© Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Dallas three times — in 2015, 2017, and 2019 — a distinction awarded to only one lawyer per practice area in each community. Kathryn has also been recognized continuously in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of...
Thomas A. Greenwald is a Board Certified Family Law attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and co-managing partner at Goranson Bain Ausley. With more than 30 years of experience, he focuses his practice on complex divorce and custody matters for professionals, executives, business owners, and their spouses throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Tom is recognized for bringing judgment, financial discipline, and long-term thinking to high-stakes family law cases. He regularly...
Ryan R. Bauerle is a Partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano, Texas, Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law (2024–2026), following inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch© (2020–2023). Ryan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and the American Bar Foundation, and is also active in the International ...
Curtis Harrison is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano. With over 31 years practicing exclusively in family law, Curtis was named Best Lawyers in America's “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law Mediation in the Dallas/Fort Worth region (2022) and is recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law, Family Law Mediation, and Collaborative Law: Family Law (2017–present). He has been named a ...
Jeff is a highly experienced litigator, mediator, and collaborative law attorney. With such a versatile skill set, he is exceptionally equipped to advise clients on the best approach to resolve their family law matter, and achieve an outcome that is ultimately successful. Jeff manages the full range of family law issues, with special expertise in high net worth business and complex property cases. Time as a civil business litigator early in Jeff’s career honed his technical skills and b...
Kyle is a highly regarded family attorney who draws on deep experience and a competitive nature in seeking to prevail for his clients. A seasoned litigator, mediator, and collaborative lawyer, he handles the gamut of family law matters, with special expertise in complex custody and business cases. In addition, Kyle has cultivated a niche in working with Christians, who often struggle with reconciling divorce and their faith. Kyle began his legal career as a civil litigator but realized family...
Thoughtful Counsel for Complex Family Matters Hayley Blair understands that family law is rarely just about legal issues. Clients come to her facing significant financial decisions, concerns about their children, and uncertainty about the future. She helps them navigate those challenges with thoughtful guidance, practical judgment, and a strategy tailored to their long-term goals. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Hayley represents executives, business ...
Tom Trahan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation. Tom, who practices law in Plano, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tom is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lexi earned her law degree at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. And that seems appropriate. With her intellect, winning attitude, and innate skills, Lexi’s already on track to make quite a name for herself in the practice of law. Over the years, she has excelled in handling virtually every aspect of family law, from litigation to mediation; case initiation to client retention; final judgement to post-decree modification and appeal. But Lexi says ...
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