Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC

Attorney Angeline Lindley Bain

Bar Admissions:

• Texas, 1987
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1987

Education:

• Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1987
  • J.D.
  • Cum Laude
  • Honors: Order of the Coif
  • Honors: Chairperson, Law Fellows Tutorial Barristers
  • Honors: Sarah T. Hughes Federal Courts Award
  • Honors: Koons, Rasor, Fuller & McCurley Family Law Award
  • Law Journal: Journal of Air Law & Commerce, Staff Editor
• Texas A&M University, 1976
  • B.S.
  • Cum Laude
  • Rural Sociology

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 1995 – 2021, 2024 – 2026
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2017 – 2021, 2024 – 2026
• Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2024 – 2025
• Dallas 500 – The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas Fort-Worth, 2016
• Selected to “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 – 2014
• Selected to “Best Women Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2009
• Selected to “Best Personal Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2009
• Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2003-2025
• Selected to the “Top 10: Texas Super lawyers” list, Thomson Reuters, 2009
• Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers” list, Thomson Reuters, 2003 – 2015, 2022
• Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers” list, Thomson Reuters, 2004-2006, 2009-2015
• Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Region Super Lawyer” list, Thomson Reuters, 2003 – 2006, 2008 – 2015, 2022
• “AV” Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, 2015
• Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas), Member
• Collaborative Divorce Dallas (f/k/a The Collaborative Alliance), Member
• Committee for a Qualified Judiciary, Member
• Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
• Dallas Bar Foundation, Member
• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member, District 6 Grievance Committee
• Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Member
• Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Texas Family Law Foundation, Member
• Attorneys Serving the Community, Volunteer, 1996 – 1998
• Planned Parenthood of North Texas, Board Member, 2007-2016
• Citizens for a Qualified Judiciary, Board of Directors
• Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Board Member, 2001– 2006
• Dallas Women’s Foundation, Board of Directors, 2015
• Dallas Independent School District, Tutor volunteer
• First Unitarian Church in Dallas, Choir Member
• Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, Advisory Board

Attorney Kevin Davidson

Bar Admissions:

• Texas, 2008

Education:

• University of Houston Law Center, 2008
  • J.D.
  • Law Review: Senior Articles Editor, Houston Business and Tax Law Journal Student article selected for publication, Retooling Patents: Current Problems, Proposed Solutions, and Economic Implications for Patent Reform
• The University of Texas at Austin
  • B.A.
  • Anthropology & Psychology

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2025 & 2026
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2020 – 2026
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © in the field of Family Law Arbitration, Best Lawyers, 2026
• Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2024 & 2025
• Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2025 – 2026
• Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters, 2021
• State Bar of Texas
  • Chair, Civil Liberties & Civil Rights Section, 2022 – 2023
  • Chair, Individual Rights & Responsibilities Section, 2015 – 2016
  • Course Director, State Bar’s Bill of Rights Continuing Legal Education Course, 2015 – 2016
  • College of the State Bar of Texas, Member, 2016 – present
• Dallas Bar Association
  • Board Member, Family Law Section, 2023
  • Member, Family Law Section, 2014 – present
  • Committee Chair, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2011 – present
• Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Leadership Class, 2016

Attorney Esther R. Donald

Bar Admissions:

• Texas, 1988
• Northern District of Texas
• Eastern District of Texas

Education:

• University of Texas School of Law, 1988
  • J.D.
• Texas Law Review, Associate Editor
• University of Texas at Austin, 1985
  • B.A.
  • English with Honors

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2025 & 2026
• State Bar of Texas, Annual Collaborative Law Course, Course Director, 2022
• State Bar of Texas, Annual Collaborative Law Course, Assistant Course Director, 2021
• State Bar of Texas, Annual Collaborative Law Course, Planning Committee/Speaker, 2020 – 2024
• Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America© list in the field of Family Law by Best Lawyers, 2017 – 2026
• Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America© list in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law by Best Lawyers, 2024 – 2026
• Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2016 – 2025
• Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2025 – 2026
• Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth” Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2022
• Selected to the “Top 50 Women Texas Super Lawyers” list, Thomson Reuters, 2022
• Collaborative Divorce Texas, Member
• Collin County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Secretary, Charter Board Member
• Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
• Collaborative Divorce Collin County, President, 2024, Member
• Dallas Bar Association, Fellow, Membership Chair, 2022, Board Member, 2021-23, Member, 2024-present
• Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law Section, Chair, 2019 – 2020, Vice Chair, 2018 – 2019
• Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
• Dallas Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2019
• State Bar of Texas, Collaborative Law Council, Vice President, 2024 – 2025
• State Bar of Texas, Collaborative Law Section, Member
• State Bar of Texas Annual Collaborative Law Course, 2020 – Planning Committee Member and Speaker, 2021 – Assistant Course Director, 2022 – Course Director, 2023, 2024, 2025 – Planning Committee Member and Speaker
• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member
• Texas Center for the Judiciary, Presenter 2024 Family Justice Conference and Regional Conferences
• Texas Family Law Foundation, Member

Attorney Diana Friedman

Bar Admissions:

• Texas, 1991

Education:

• Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1991
  • J.D.
  • Cum Laude
  • Order of the Coif
• Louisiana State University , 1984
  • B.S.

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Sam Emison Award, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 2016
• Dallas 500 – The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas Fort-Worth, 2016
• Lawyer of the Year in Family Law, Dallas/Ft. Worth, The Best Lawyers in America, 2016
• Dan R. Price Award Recipient, Texas Bar Foundation, Family Law Section, 2014
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2010 – 2021, 2024 – 2026
• “A Standing Ovation” Award, Texas Bar CLE, 2015
• Selected to the “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2013, 2015 – 2017
• Selected to the “Best Lawyers Under 40″, D Magazine, 2004
• Selected to the Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2003 – 2025
• Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers”, Thomson Reuters – 2004- 2007, 2010 – 2015, and 2018 – 2020
• Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Region Super Lawyer”, Thomson Reuters – 2011 – 2015, 2017
• Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers”, Thomson Reuters, 2011, 2013, 2017
• Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2024
• “AV” Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow
• Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
• Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Chair, CLE Committee, 1995 – 1997
• District 6-A Grievance Committee, Member, 1996 – 2002
• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
  • Member
  • Chair
  • Family Law Council, Member, 2002 – Present, Chair, 2013 – 2014
  • Co-Chair, Legislative Committee, 2007 to present
  • Co-Course Director, Advanced Family Law Course, 2012
  • Planning Committee – Advanced Family Law Course , 2016
  • Co-Course Director, New Frontiers in Marital Property Law, 2006
  • Family Law Practice Manual Committee, 1993 – 1994
  • State Bar Mentoring Program
• Texas Academy of Family Law Specialist, Member, Past President
• Texas Association of Family Law Specialists Trial Institute, Course Director, 2007
• Texas Family Law Foundation, Member, Past President, 2013-2015
• The College of Master Advocates and Barristers, Member, 2001
• Dedman School of Law at SMU, Alumnae Steering Committee
• Southern Methodist University, ATLA Mock Trial Team, Coach, 1993

Attorney Thomas P. Goranson

Bar Admissions:

• Texas, 1971

Education:

• Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1971
  • J.D.
• Southern Methodist University, 1969
  • B.B.A.
  • Finance & Management

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 1987 – 2021, 2024 – 2026
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2026
• Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2024 – 2026
• Selected to the “Top Lawyers: Family Law”, D Magazine, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007 – 2009
• Selected to the “Best Personal Lawyers in Dallas; Family Law”, D Magazine, 2011
• Selected to the “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2008
• Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2003 – 2025
• Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers”, Thomson Reuters, 2004- 2005
• Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers”, Thomson Reuters, 2003 – 2005
• “AV” Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, 1982 – present
• American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
• American Inns of Court, Member
• Annette Stewart Inns of Court, Member, 2003 – 2004
• Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas), Member
• College of the State Bar, Member
• Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
• Dallas Bar Association, Family Law and Solo and Small Firm Section, Member
• Denton County Bar Association, Member
• Founding Member, Education Vice President
• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member
• Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Member
• Texas Family Law Foundation, Member
• William “Mac” Taylor Inns of Court, Member
• Toastmasters International Club Counselors #5918, Founding Member

Attorney Beth Maultsby

Bar Admissions:

• Texas, 1987

Education:

• St. Mary’s University School of Law, 1987
  • J.D.
  • Honors: John M. Harlan Society; Phi Delta Phi
  • Honors: With Distinction
  • Law Review: St. Mary’s Law Journal, Note and Comment Editor, 1986 – 1987
• Texas Christian University, 1981
  • M.P.A.
  • Honors: With Honors; Pi Alpha Alpha
• North Texas State University, 1976
  • B.A.
  • Social Science

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Named the Best Lawyers© Family Law Mediation “Lawyer of the Year” in Dallas/ Fort Worth, Best Lawyers, 2019
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2017 – 2021 & 2024 – 2026
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2007 – 2021 & 2024 – 2026
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers, 2007 – 2021
• Selected to the “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2007
• Selected to the “Best Women Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2010
• Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2008 – 2025
• Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2024 – 2026
• “AV” Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
• Dallas Family Law Section, Past Member of Board of Directors
• Collaborative Law Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas), Member
• Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
• Dallas Bar Association, ADR and Family Law Section, Member, Past Legislative Committee Member
• Dallas Bar Foundation, Fellow
• State Bar of Texas, Judicial and Family Law Section, Member
• Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Texas Family Law Foundation, Member
• Community Partners of Dallas
• The Family Place (f/k/a Faith & Liberty’s Place) Advisory Board
• Jonathan’s Place, Board of Directors
• Legacy Family Court Foundation
• Literacy Achieves, Volunteer ESL Teacher, 2018 – present
• Scholar Shot, Board of Directors
• St. Mary’s Law School Alumni, Board of Directors, 1999 to 2003

Attorney Lindsey Obenhaus

Bar Admissions:

• Texas, 2012
• Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and the Supreme Court of the United States

Education:

• Southern Methodist University School of Law, 2011
  • J.D.
• Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Sciences, 2008
  • B.A.
  • Magna Cum Laude with High Honors in History
  • Minor in Philosophy

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2024 – 2026
• Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2024 & 2025
• Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch © in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2021 & 2022
• Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters, 2022 – 2024
• Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow
• American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
• Annette Stewart American Inn of Court, Member
• Collaborative Divorce Texas, Past Member, Basic Training, 2018, Advanced Training, 2018
• College of the State Bar of Texas, Member
• D CEO Magazine Emerging Women’s Leadership Network, Member
• Dallas Area Young Lawyers Leadership Class, Member, 2017
• Dallas Bar Association, Women Empowered to Lead (WE LEAD), 2020
• Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
• Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law Section, Member, Secretary, 2019
• Hockaday School for Girls, Alumnae, Alumnae Legal Society, Chair
• International Academy of Family Lawyers, Fellow
• Jonathan’s Place, Board of Directors
• Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Member
• Texas Bar Association
  • Member
  • Family Law Section
  • Pattern Jury Charge Committee
  • Selected to 2021-2022 LeadershipSBOT Class
• Texas Family Law Foundation, Member, Bill Review Committee
• Texas Young Lawyers Association, Member
• Genesis Women’s Shelter Young Leaders, Member

Attorney Aimee Pingenot Key

Bar Admissions:

• Texas, 2003
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2014
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas

Education:

• The University of Texas School of Law, 2003
  • J.D.
  • Law Review: Texas International Law Journal
• University of Texas in Austin, 1998
  • M.S.S.W., with Honors
  • Social Work
• University of Texas in Austin, 1996
  • B.A., with Honors
  • Psychology

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Selected to the “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025 & 2026
• Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2014 – 2025
• Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 – 2019, 2022 – 2025
• Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 – 2025
• Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 – 2025
• Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters, 2006 – 2013
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2015 – 2026
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2024 – 2026
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers, 2025 & 2026
• Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2024 – 2026
• Dallas Young Lawyers Association Leadership Class Member, 2006
• “AV” Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow
• American Bar Association, Family Law Section and GP/Solo Section, Member
• American Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Annette Stewart American Inn of Court, Member, Member Chair, 2014 – present
• Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas), Member
• Collaborative Professionals of Dallas, Member, Secretary
• Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, President, 2017 – 2018
• Collin County Young Lawyers Association, Member, Vice President, 2010-2012
• Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court, Member
• Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law and Family Law Section, Member, Family Law Section Board Member, 2015-2018
• Dallas Bar Foundation, Fellow
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Member
• Legacy Family Court Foundation, Board Member
• State Bar of Texas, Collaborative Law and Family Law Section, Member, Marriage Dissolution, Course Director, 2017
• Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Member
• Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Texas Family Law Foundation, Member
• Junior League of Dallas

Attorney Katie Flowers Samler

Bar Admissions:

• Texas, 2007

Education:

• St. Mary’s University School of Law, 2007
  • J.D.
• Baylor University, 2004
  • B.A.
  • Speech Communications

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• 20 Under 40, People Newspapers, 2020
• Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2018 – 2020
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2018 – 2026
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers, 2024 – 2026
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2026
• Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2025 – 2026
• Selected to the Texas Super Lawyer list, Thomson Reuters, 2022- 2025
• Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters, 2014 – 2020
• Up-and-Coming 100: Texas Rising Stars List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 – 2020
• Up-and-Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 – 2020
• Annette Stewart American Inn of Court, Associate Member
• Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas), Member
• Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
• Collin County Young Lawyers Association, Member
• Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Member
• Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member
• Texas Family Law Foundation, Member
• Legacy Family Court Foundation, Grants Committee Chair