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Appeals & Appellate, Divorce, Family Law

Specializes In

Appeals & Appellate Divorce Family Law

Awards

Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Family Law

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Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Appellate Practice

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Texas Super Lawyer

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Chris is an experienced trial and appellate attorney respected throughout the State of Texas who is frequently called on to handle high-profile matters. He served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and has worked to reform and standardize custody and possession rules statewide. Chris is well known for his appellate experience and deep understanding of marital property laws. He is especially adept at dividing business ownership and ensuring value and security for the non-owning spouse. Dual Board Certified in Family Law and Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Chris has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine 2014-present and a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine 2007-present.

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Practice Areas

✔ Appeals & Appellate

✔ Divorce

✔ Family Law

Credentials

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Education

Texas Tech University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Texas - Austin
B.A.

Bar Admissions

Tarrant County Bar Association
Member
Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
Member
Committee on Pattern Jury Charges, Family & Probate Volume
Chair
State Bar of Texas # 24013241
Member
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Member
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Immediate Past Chair
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Chair
Committee on Pattern Jury Charges, Family & Probate Volume
Member
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Chair-Elect
District Seven Grievance Committee
Chair
District Seven Grievance Committee
Member
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Vice Chair
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Treasurer
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Secretary
Texas Commission to Expand Civil Legal Services
Member
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Member
Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court
Secretary
Tarrant County Bar Association Board of Directors
Director
Tarrant County Bar Association Appellate Section
Chair

Professional Experience

Partner
Goranson Bain Ausley 2023 - Current
Law Office Of Gary L. Nickelson 2008 - 2022