Best Lawyers Near You in McKinney, Texas for Family Law

Kevin Davidson, a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley, is a distinguished family lawyer with over 15 years of experience exclusively in family law. He is skilled in cases involving children, where his focus on child-centric solutions and co-parenting strategies helps mitigate the negative impact of divorce on children. With a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center and early career experience at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office prosecuting family violence crimes, Kevin br...

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...

Chandler Rice Winslow is a Board Certified family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Dallas. She has been admitted to the Texas Bar since 2009 and certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2023. Chandler joined Goranson Bain Ausley as a Partner in 2021 after practicing family law with two prior Dallas firms. Chandler has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law in 2026 and for Collaborative Law: Family Law in 2025 and 2026, select...

Bill Neal handles the most complex family law cases but his approach is very simple: protect the client at every turn. Sometimes that means delicate settlement negotiations; other times it’s fighting a court battle. In every situation, Bill is aggressive and thorough and he represents every client with the same unwavering dedication. Bill specializes in divorce cases involving large estates, family-owned businesses and complicated custody arrangements. He takes special interest in prote...

Reagan doesn’t miss a thing. She’s sharp, detail-oriented, and formidable. Having grown up in more than a dozen cities across the United States, she has an almost uncanny ability to connect with people and find her footing in new situations–excellent skills for a family law attorney to have. "Because I’ve lived in so many different communities, I understand and appreciate different perspectives,” says Reagan. “Being able to see all sides of any matter allow...

Ally Caskey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Ally, who practices law in Plano, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ally is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Megan was a family law paralegal for 16 years before becoming a family lawyer, and has seen firsthand what matters to clients: knowing their case is in good hands with an attorney who understands their personal situation and who is capable of providing personalized options for addressing their legal issues. At a time that can feel frightening and uncertain to clients, Megan’s partnership, attention, and responsiveness give clients a sense of control. Megan draws on her experience as a p...

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...

Managing Family Law Challenges With Creativity And Compassion I practice family law because I understand that divorce and other family law issues can turn one’s world upside down. I want to help clients navigate this process as seamlessly as possible. When children are involved, I prioritize their well-being and encourage parents to check emotions that could have a detrimental impact on their lives long-term. An advocate for constructive and solution-focused approaches, including Collab...

We first met Elizabeth in 2020 when she applied for a summer internship here at Armstrong Law. It was clear from the start that she was one-of-a-kind. Wise beyond her years, perceptive, compassionate, and not afraid of hard work, she quickly proved herself to be an indispensable member of our team. She still is. After completing her law degree and passing the bar exam, Elizabeth is now the brilliant family law attorney we always knew she would be. “For as long as I can remember, I knew ...

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...

John J. Kappel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Family Law. John J., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karen Bryson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Karen, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom Trahan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. 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.