{"id":439986,"date":"2026-09-18T13:34:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T13:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/439986\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T13:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T13:34:14","slug":"48-goranson-bain-ausley-attorneys-selected-to-2026-texas-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-lists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/439986\/","title":{"rendered":"48 Goranson Bain Ausley Attorneys Selected to 2026 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists"},"content":{"rendered":"

Austin, Texas, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Among this year\u2019s distinctions, GBA is home to two of the five attorneys selected to the 2026 Top 5 Family Law Texas Super Lawyers list: Kelly Ausley-Flores<\/a> of Goranson Bain Ausley\u2019s Austin office and Kathryn J. Murphy<\/a> of the firm\u2019s Plano and Dallas offices. Kelly was also selected to the Top 10 Texas Super Lawyers list, recognizing her among the state\u2019s leading attorneys across all areas of practice.<\/p>\n

Five Goranson Bain Ausley attorneys \u2013 Kristen A. Algert<\/a>, Kelly Ausley-Flores<\/a>, Esther R. Donald<\/a>, Kathryn J. Murphy<\/a> and Aimee Pingenot Key<\/a> \u2013 were selected to both the Top 100 Texas and Top 50 Women Texas lists.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recognition reflects the skill, judgment, and commitment our attorneys bring to clients navigating consequential family law matters. We are especially proud to see attorneys across our offices and at every stage of their careers recognized by their peers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Lindley Bain | Managing Partner, Goranson Bain Ausley <\/p>\n

Ten GBA attorneys earned a place on one or more 2026 Super Lawyers Top Lists:\n\t\t<\/p>\n

Top 10 Texas: Kelly Ausley-Flores<\/a>Top 5 Family Law Texas: Kelly Ausley-Flores<\/a> and Kathryn J. Murphy<\/a>Top 100 Texas: Kristen A. Algert<\/a>, Kelly Ausley-Flores<\/a>, Esther R. Donald<\/a>, Kathryn J. Murphy<\/a> and Aimee Pingenot Key<\/a>Top 50 Women Texas: Kristen A. Algert<\/a>, Kelly Ausley-Flores<\/a>, Esther R. Donald<\/a>, Kathryn J. Murphy<\/a> and Aimee Pingenot Key<\/a>Top 100 Dallas\/Fort Worth: Jeff Domen<\/a>, Esther R. Donald<\/a>, Thomas A. Greenwald<\/a>, Kathryn J. Murphy<\/a>, Chris Nickelson<\/a> and Aimee Pingenot Key<\/a>Top 50 Central\/West Texas: Kristen A. Algert<\/a>, Kelly Ausley-Flores<\/a>, P. Lindley Bain<\/a> and Kristal C. Thomson<\/a><\/p>\n

2026 Texas Super Lawyers<\/p>\n

Austin: Kristen A. Algert<\/a>, Kelly Ausley-Flores<\/a>, Thomas L. Ausley<\/a>, P. Lindley Bain<\/a>, Kristiana Butler<\/a>, Kelly Caperton Fischer<\/a>, Angelica Cormier<\/a>, Rob Frazer<\/a> and Eric Robertson<\/a>\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Dallas: Angeline Lindley Bain<\/a>, Kevin R. Davidson<\/a>, Esther R. Donald<\/a>, Diana S. Friedman<\/a>, Thomas P. Goranson<\/a>, Beth Maultsby<\/a>, Lindsey Obenhaus<\/a>, Aimee Pingenot Key<\/a>, Lerrin G. Reinecke<\/a>, Katie Samler<\/a> and Chandler Winslow<\/a>\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Fort Worth: Chris Nickelson<\/a>, Gary L. Nickelson<\/a> and Cassidy L. Pearson<\/a>\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Granbury: Cindy Tisdale<\/a>\u00a0\n\t\t<\/p>\n

Plano: Kyle G. Basinger<\/a>, Ryan R. Bauerle<\/a>, Angel J. Berbarie<\/a>, Jeff Domen<\/a>, Chad D. Elsey<\/a>, Thomas A. Greenwald<\/a>, Curtis W. Harrison<\/a>, Kathryn J. Murphy<\/a>, Jeffery H. Shore<\/a> and Clint Westhoff<\/a>\u00a0 <\/p>\n

San Antonio: Kristal C. Thomson<\/a><\/p>\n

2026 Texas Rising Stars<\/p>\n

Austin: Carlos Gracia<\/a><\/p>\n

Dallas: Karen Bryson<\/a> and Rachel Rizzieri Feist<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n

Fort Worth: Hailey Schmitt<\/a> and Andrew Robert Tisdale<\/a><\/p>\n

Plano: Sarah Aminzadeh Milinsky<\/a>, Ally Caskey<\/a>, Hayley Collins Blair<\/a>, Megan L. Decadi<\/a>, Jonathan James<\/a>, John Kappel<\/a> and Jack Wall<\/a><\/p>\n

San Antonio: Heather L. Hudson<\/a><\/p>\n

Super Lawyers uses a multiphase selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research and peer evaluations. No more than 5% of attorneys in each state are selected to the Super Lawyers list, and no more than 2.5% are selected to the Rising Stars list. Top Lists recognize attorneys who received the highest point totals during the selection process.<\/p>\n

About Goranson Bain Ausley\n\t\t<\/p>\n

Goranson Bain Ausley is the largest law firm in Texas practicing exclusively in family law. With 56 attorneys across eight offices, the firm represents clients in divorce, complex property matters, child custody, Collaborative Divorce, mediation, and appeals. GBA combines deep family law experience with a constructive, client-centered approach designed to protect what matters most.<\/p>\n

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