Chris  Nickelson

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Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC
  • Family Law, Appeals & Appellate, Divorce
  • Texas
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Biography

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
Family Law
Child Custody, Child Support, Same Sex Family Law
Appeals & Appellate
Divorce
Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 24013241
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Goranson Bain Ausley
- Current
Law Office Of Gary L. Nickelson
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Education
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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Awards
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
Top Attorney
360West
Super Lawyer
Texas Monthly Magazine
Award won from 2014 - present
Dan R. Price Award
SBOT Family Law
Franklin Jones, Jr., CLE Award
SBOT
CLE Article Award
Joseph W. McKnight Best Family Law
Also won in 2015
Top Attorney
Fort Worth Magazine
Award won from 2007 - present
Rising Star
Texas Monthly Magazine
Award won from 2004 - 2013
Professional Associations
Tarrant County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
Member
Current
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Committee on Pattern Jury Charges, Family & Probate Volume
Chair
- Current
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State Bar of Texas  # 24013241
Member
- Current
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Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Member
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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
Member
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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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Certifications
Family Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Civil Appellate Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Goranson Bain Ausley
Fort Worth Office
1200 Summit Ave.
Suite 800
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Telephone: (844) 961-4959
Goranson Bain Ausley
Midland Office
223 W. Wall Street
Suite 251
Midland, TX 79701
Telephone: (844) 961-4959
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