Best Lawyers Near You in Dallas, Texas for Family Law
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...
Family law is innately sensitive and personal – there’s never a “one size fits all” approach to a case. Emily’s empathy and exceptional ability to connect with clients on a personal level helps them feel heard, understood and supported. That’s what makes her so special. “I’ve always wanted to work in family law because of my two main passions – learning and working directly with people,” Emily says. “Family law is as diverse as...
Mary Barefield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Mary practices law in Plano, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mary Barefield since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mary Barefield is held by other lawyers.
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 ...
Thinking back to when she made the decision to become an attorney, Caroline Near remembers her father, who taught her that getting the result you want could be accomplished through hard work and dedication. Practicing Family Law, Ms. Near knew that many of her clients would be coming to her during the hardest times in their lives. She wanted to be prepared to do all she could to help them. Less than a year after graduating law school, Ms. Near went into private practice, overseeing the manage...
Jack Wall provides dedicated representation to his clients with a practical and empathetic approach. He is committed to guiding his clients through each phase of their legal journey, assisting them in envisioning new possibilities for their future. A graduate of Baylor University School of Law, one of the nation's top litigation school, Jack was awarded a full scholarship from the Del Sampels Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund in Law.
Caitlin S. Martinez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Caitlin S. practices law in Denton, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Caitlin S. Martinez since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Caitlin S. Martine...
Sarah Aminzadeh Milinsky is a family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano. Sarah was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2022 and has practiced family law at Goranson Bain Ausley throughout her career, having clerked at the firm during law school. She has been named to Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2024–2026) and as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star (2025). She is a member of Collaborative Divorce Collin County and the Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court. Her practice fo...
Tom Trahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation. Tom practices law in Plano, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Tom Trahan since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tom Trahan is held by other lawyers.
Megan Decadi is a family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano. With over six years practicing exclusively in family law — and 16 years as a family law paralegal before that — Megan brings a practical, organized approach to case management and an eye for what matters in a file. She has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (Family Law, 2023–2027) and as a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2024–2025). Megan is a member of the Curt B. Hender...
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