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.
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Same Sex Family Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24013241
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Goranson Bain Ausley
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- Law Office Of Gary L. Nickelson
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- Texas Tech University School of Law
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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- University of Texas - Austin
- B.A.
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- Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Family Law
- BEST LAWYERS
- Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Appellate Practice
- BEST LAWYERS
- Texas Super Lawyer
- Thomson Reuters
- Also awarded in 2023
- 500 Leading Family Lawyers List
- LawDragon
- Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
- Thomson Reuters
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- Member
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- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
- Member
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- Committee on Pattern Jury Charges, Family & Probate Volume
- Chair
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- State Bar of Texas # 24013241
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- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
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- Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
- Immediate Past Chair
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- Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
- Chair
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- Committee on Pattern Jury Charges, Family & Probate Volume
- Member
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- Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
- Chair-Elect
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- District Seven Grievance Committee
- Chair
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- District Seven Grievance Committee
- Member
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- Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
- Vice Chair
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- Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
- Treasurer
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- Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
- Secretary
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- Texas Commission to Expand Civil Legal Services
- Member
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- Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
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- Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court
- Secretary
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- Tarrant County Bar Association Board of Directors
- Director
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- Tarrant County Bar Association Appellate Section
- Chair
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- Family Law
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Civil Appellate Law
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
