Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Family Law
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Abby Foster joined Mueller Family Law Group in 2013 and is now a Partner in the firm. Based in McKinney, Texas, Abby is actively involved in the local legal community. She previously served as President of the Collin County Young Lawyers Association and continues her involvement as a member of the CCYLA Board of Directors. Abby is also a member of the Collin County Women Lawyers Association and the Curt B. Henderson Inn of Courts. Abby’s legal practice is devoted exclusively to Family L...
Every family law matter, just like every person, is different. As such, Greg Beane provides each client with personalized attention throughout each step of the case. A careful listener, he focuses on his clients’ individual goals as he strives to obtain a favorable result. Greg’s background in accounting and finance have helped him to lead clients through one of the most significant financial transactions of their lives while protecting and preserving their assets for the future. ...
Stefanie Major McGregor is a Shareholder in the Dallas office of Godwin Bowman PC, where she maintains a practice focusing on commercial litigation. She represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of matters before state and federal courts around the country. Ms. McGregor’s practice covers a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on complex litigation, environmental and oil and gas litigation, major family law disputes (custody, property division, etc.), property disputes,...
As the proud father of six and grandfather of five children, the traits that make Keith Nelson such an effective and empathetic family law attorney—including problem-solver, crisis manager, communicator, mediator, and peacemaker—come naturally. Keith uses these skills, honed over a 30-year career, to make a difference in clients’ lives, obtaining results that match their goals. Keith is responsive to his clients while guiding them through the legal process in an easy-to-unde...
Christopher Lambert knew from a young age that he wanted to become an attorney and practice law. He followed in his mother’s footsteps, as she practiced law for a number of years. He grew up wanting to help others through the legal process, especially those going through difficult times with family disputes. With experience in courts and with judges across the DFW metroplex and outside the DFW metroplex, Christopher has learned to think creatively. Whether he’s handling a divorce,...
Brad M. LaMorgese is trusted and respected by his clients as a passionate advocate with the ability to analyze and balance competing interests in every matter he handles, from beginning to end. He is one of the few appellate family lawyers in Texas. During his nearly two decades in practice, he has achieved success in dozens of cases in Texas appeals courts and the Texas Supreme Court, as well as the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. He has handled appeals involving all areas of Family Law, ...
Amy Ford’s commitment to family law began before she was licensed by the State Bar of Texas, while she was still a law student at Texas A&M University School of Law. During law school, she worked in the school’s legal clinic, where she assisted individuals who otherwise lacked access to legal representation. That experience shaped her professional focus, and when Amy opened her own practice, she dedicated her work exclusively to family law—a focus she continues today at ...
Carla M. Calabrese is the founding and managing partner of Calabrese BudnerLLP , a Dallas-based boutique family law firm focused on complex divorce and custody matters. With more than 35 years of experience, she practices in FamilyLaw , Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law Mediation, and Family Law Arbitration. Carla is a pioneer of Emotionally Intelligent Divorce®, guiding clients through high-stakes family matters with clarity, strategy, and a focus on long-term outcomes. A Master ...
Aimee Pingenot Key is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Dallas and Midland. With over 23 years practicing exclusively in family law, Aimee has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law (2015–2026), Collaborative Law: Family Law (2024–2026), and Family Law Mediation (2025–2026). She has been selected to Texas Super Lawyers (2014–2025), the Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers (2017&...
Cindy V. Tisdale is a Board Certified family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley with offices in Fort Worth and Granbury whose record of peer recognition reflects a career built on exceptional skill and the trust of the Texas legal community. Cindy has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law for 2025 and 2026, a distinction conferred entirely through confidential peer review among practicing attorneys. This recognition places her among a se...
Brilliance, boundless energy, and laser focus – these are good traits to have in any profession – but add compassion and an innate desire to help people, and you’ll be describing the best kind of family law attorney; you’ll be describing Jennifer Uribe. “As an intern, extern, law clerk, volunteer, public servant, and in countless other ways, I’ve worked hard to do as much good as I could on my way to practicing family law,” says Jennifer. “My st...
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