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About Chris ›
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.
⚖️ Practice Areas
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Appeals & Appellate
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Divorce
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Family Law
Credentials & Experience
🎓 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
Member
Member
Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
Committee on Pattern Jury Charges, Family & Probate Volume
Member
Chair
Member
State Bar of Texas # 24013241
Member
Member
Member
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Member
Member
Member
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Member
Immediate Past Chair
Member
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Member
Chair
Member
Committee on Pattern Jury Charges, Family & Probate Volume
Member
Member
Member
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Member
Chair-Elect
Member
District Seven Grievance Committee
Member
Chair
Member
District Seven Grievance Committee
Member
Member
Member
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Member
Vice Chair
Member
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Member
Treasurer
Member
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Member
Secretary
Member
Texas Commission to Expand Civil Legal Services
Member
Member
Member
Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Member
Member
Member
Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court
Member
Secretary
Member
Tarrant County Bar Association Board of Directors
Member
Director
Member
Tarrant County Bar Association Appellate Section
Member
Chair
Member
💼 Professional Experience
Partner
Goranson Bain Ausley 2023 - Current
Law Office Of Gary L. Nickelson 2008 - 2022
🏆 Awards & Recognition
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
500 Leading Family Lawyers List
LawDragon
Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
Thomson Reuters
Top Attorney
360West
Super Lawyer
Texas Monthly Magazine
Dan R. Price Award
SBOT Family Law
Franklin Jones, Jr., CLE Award
SBOT
CLE Article Award
Joseph W. McKnight Best Family Law
Top Attorney
Fort Worth Magazine
Rising Star
Texas Monthly Magazine