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Focusing on the future rather than the past results in better decisions, Lindley Bain believes and counsels divorcing clients to strive for healthy, attainable goals. Relying on her background as an M.B.A. in Finance, Lindley offers a constructive and financially-minded approach to complex and difficult family, property, and business issues. Lindley is Board Certified in Family Law. She practices both Collaborative and traditional litigation with both creativity and compassion to address both their financial and emotional divorce.
Lindley received her Bachelor’s degree from Austin College and her Juris Doctor and M.B.A. in Finance from Southern Methodist University. Lindley has been continually named to The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law since 2015. Lindley practices in both Austin and Dallas.
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Divorce
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Family Law
Credentials & Experience
🎓 Education
Southern Methodist University
MBA (2007)
Finance
SMU Dedman School of Law
J.D. (2007)
Austin College
B.A. (2002)
Honors Spanish and International Studies
📋 Bar Admissions
State Bar of Texas # 24058566
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Austin Bar Association
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Austin Young Lawyers Association
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Collaborative Professionals of Dallas
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Annette Stewart Inn of Court
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Mac Taylor Inn of Court
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State Bar of Texas, Family Law and Collaborative Law Section
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Dallas Bar Association
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Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
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Collin County Bar Association
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
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Texas Family Law Foundation
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American Bar Association, Family Law Section
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Collaborative Divorce Texas
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
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💼 Professional Experience
Goranson Bain Ausley 2007 - Current Associate Attorney: June 2007 - December 2013, Partner: December 2013 - Present, Managing Partner: January 2021 - Present
🏆 Awards & Recognition
The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America, Collaborative Law, Family Law
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law Mediation
Best Lawyers
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson Reuters
500 Leading Family Lawyers List
LawDragon
Texas Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Up-and-Coming 100: Texas Rising Stars List
Super Lawyers
Up-and-Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars List
Super Lawyers
📚 Publications
- Two Financial Discussions to Have Before Marriage
- 8 Common Tax Issues to Consider When Negotiating Your Divorce Settlement
- Five Tips for Communicating With Your Spouse About Money
- 6 Ways To Protect Your Credit in a Divorce
- Family Law Advisor Blog