Aimee  Pingenot Key

Aimee Pingenot Key

Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Texas
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Aimee is an experienced litigator and a strong advocate for her clients in and out of the courtroom. Her extensive knowledge of Texas family law allows her to draft creative solutions for settlement negotiations and serves her equally as well when arguing her client's case to the Court or jury.
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Biography

Entrepreneurs, business owners, lawyers, doctors and their spouses all trust Aimee to provide thoughtful and efficient solutions to the most complex family law matters. Aimee is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is trained in collaborative law. Among her recognitions, Aimee has been selected to “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law by D Magazine”, 2017, 2019 and 2020, and named to the Texas Super Lawyers Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers, Top 100: Dallas/ Fort Worth Super Lawyers and Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers lists, Thomson Reuters, 2017-2022.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC
- Current
Associate
Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC
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Family Law Attorney
McClure Duffee & Eitzen LLP
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Education
University Of Texas
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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University of Texas - Austin
M.S.S.W.
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University of Texas - Austin
B.A.
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Awards
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Family Law
Best Lawyers
Awarded since 2015
Inclusion Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law
Best Lawyers
Awarded since 2024
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Family Law Mediation
BEST LAWYERS
Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list
Thomson Reuters
Awarded since 2014
Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers” List
Thomson Reuters
Also awarded from 2017-2022
Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Rising Stars” List
Thomson Reuters
Also awarded from 2017 - 2022
Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List
LawDragon
Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers” List
Thomson Reuters
Also awarded in 2017 - 2019
Selected to the “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”
D Magazine
Also awarded in 2017 and 2019
Selected to the Texas Rising Star list
Thomson Reuters
2006-2013
Leadership Class Member
Dallas Young Lawyers Association
2006
Professional Associations
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
Current
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Dallas Bar Foundation
Fellow
Current
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Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Current
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Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court
Member
Current
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
Current
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Collin County Young Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Legacy Family Court Foundation
Board Member
Current
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State Bar of Texas, Collaborative Law Section
Member
Current
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Annette Stewart American Inn of Court
Member
Current
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American Bar Foundation
Fellow
Current
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American Bar Association, GP/Solo Section
Member
Current
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Junior League of Dallas
Member
Current
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Legacy Family Court Foundation
Board Member
Current
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Collaborative Divorce Texas
Member
Current
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Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Member
Current
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American Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Current
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State bar of Texas, Family Law Section
Member
Current
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Texas Family Law Foundation
Member
Current
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Texas Bar Foundation
Fellow
- Current
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State Bar of Texas, Marriage Dissolution
Course Director
- Current
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Annette Stewart American Inn of Court
Member Chair
- Current
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Collaborative Professionals of Dallas
Member
- Current
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Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law Section
Member
- Current
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Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
- Current
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Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Member/Leadership Class
- Current
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Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section
President
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Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
Board Member
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Collin County Young Lawyers Association
Vice President
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Speaking Engagements
“Overlap Issues in Family Law”, Dallas Bar – Criminal Law Section Meeting
Trial Presentation, TAFLS Trial Institute
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
2019
Evidence 101 for Family Lawyers, Family and Veterans Advocacy Clinic
Texas A&M University School of Law
2019
Creating Harmony, Collaborative Law Course, Austin
State Bar of Texas
2018
Grandparents and Third Party Standing, State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting
State Bar of Texas
2017
The New Normal – Modern Family Issues in a Changing Landscape, Innovations: Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation
State Bar of Texas
2017
Go Beyond the Forms: Effectively Drafting Family Law Orders, Advanced Family Law Course
State Bar of Texas
2016
Digging Up Dirt–Creative Discovery Techniques in Family Law, Advanced Discovery Techniques Workshop
University of Houston Law Foundation
2004
What’s your status? Common Law Marriage in Modern Days, Headnotes
Dallas Bar Association
2010
Collaborative Law Basics for Corporations and Social Groups
2010
Collaborative Law Basics and Legislative Updates
Dallas Bar Association
2011
Informed Consent in Collaborative Law
2011
A Modest Primer on Business Ownership, Divorce and the Courts, New Frontiers in Family Law
2011
Standing for the Not So Nuclear Family, Innovations – Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation, Innovations—Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation
2012
Legislative Changes to Spousal Maintenance Provisions in the Texas Family Code, Collin County Young Lawyers Bulletin
2012
Legislative Updates and Family Law Code Updates
Collin County Bar Association
2012
Standing in Family Law
Collin County Bar Association
2012
Assisting with Child Custody Cases, Blue Moon Paralegal Seminar
2012
Recent and Anticipated Developments in Texas Family Law, Blue Moon Paralegal Seminar
2012
Turbo Charge Your Collaborative Practice, Advanced Family Law Course
State Bar of Texas
2012
Property Update, Advanced Family Law Course
State Bar of Texas
2012
Using a Computer Forensic Expert, Family Law Technology Course
State Bar of Texas
2012
Family Law Primer for Federal Employees, Department of Homeland Security Presentation
2012
Protective Orders and Family Law, Collin County Bar Association
2013
Grandparent Access and Rights and Duties, Facing Violence ConferenceSmart Decisions Conference Speaker
2013
Impact of Domestic Violence on Family Law, Facing Violence Conference
2013
Mental Health Issues and the Impact on Family Law Cases, Collin County Family Law Section
2014
Assisting with Child Support Calculations, Blue Moon Paralegal Seminar
2014
Certifications
Credentialed Collaborative Professional
Collaborative Divorce Texas
Board Certified in Family Law
Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
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Contact & Map
Goranson Bain Ausley
Dallas Office
8350 North Central Expressway
Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206
Telephone: (844) 961-4959
Goranson Bain Ausley
Midland Office
223 W. Wall Street
Suite 251
Midland, TX 79701
Telephone: (844) 961-4959