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6 days ago
- Business
- Business Journals
Goranson Bain Ausley Named #1 Family Law Firm Dallas
Goranson Bain Ausley is proud to announce that the firm has once again been recognized as the #1 Family Law Firm in both Austin/San Antonio and Dallas/Fort Worth in Texas Lawyer's Best of 2025 survey. This marks the third consecutive year the firm has earned the top ranking in both markets, solidifying its position as a leader in family law across Texas. This achievement has also secured Goranson Bain Ausley's place in the Texas Lawyer Hall of Fame for the third year in a row—an honor reserved for firms that have consistently ranked at the top in their category. 'Being ranked the best family law firm in Austin/San Antonio and Dallas/Fort Worth by Texas Lawyer for three years in a row is an extraordinary honor,' said Lindley Bain, Managing Partner. 'It reflects the trust our clients place in us, the skill of our attorneys, and our commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes in every case.' For more than 45 years, Goranson Bain Ausley has provided clients with a constructive, strategic, and principled approach to family law. The firm's lawyers are known for helping clients protect assets, control costs, minimize disruption, and achieve the best possible results—whether through collaborative resolution or complex litigation. Highlights of Goranson Bain Ausley's credentials include: • 45 lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers 2025, including 36 Best Lawyers in America and 9 Ones to Watch • 32 attorneys Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization • 16 Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers About Best Of Texas Lawyer Best Of is an annual reader's choice survey that highlights the top legal service providers and law firms across multiple categories. Legal professionals and firm administrators vote for the organizations they believe deliver the highest quality, value, and service in the Texas legal market. About Goranson Bain Ausley Goranson Bain Ausley is one of the most prominent family law firms in Texas, with offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Granbury, Midland, Plano, and San Antonio. The firm is known for its constructive, strategic approach to family law, providing clarity, confidence, and forward-thinking solutions for clients facing divorce, custody, and complex family matters. GBA's attorney roster includes Texas's largest team of Board-Certified family law attorneys and paralegals, committed to excellence in service and outcomes.
Associated Press
12-08-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
U.S. Legal Support Earns Hall of Fame Status in "Best of" Texas Lawyer 2025 Awards
HOUSTON, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Legal Support, the nation's leading provider of litigation support services, is proud to celebrate its recognition in the prestigious 2025 'Best of' the Texas Lawyer awards. The company has achieved 'Hall of Fame' status in two competitive categories: Document Management Solution for Retrieved Records and Remote Deposition Provider. This honor is reserved for organizations that have placed in the top three of their categories for three or more consecutive years, underscoring U.S. Legal Support's consistent commitment to excellence and support of Texas legal professionals with innovative solutions and expert support. In addition to this honor, the company also placed in the top three in both categories this year. Developed to help lawyers identify the finest legal products and service providers, the annual Best Of supplements from recognizes vendors that lawyers and firm administrators turn to first to keep their lives on track, inside and outside of the office. 'It's an incredible honor to be recognized by the Texas legal community and to earn Hall of Fame status for our commitment to excellence in remote depositions and document management for retrieved records,' said Jimmie Bridwell, CEO of U.S. Legal Support. 'This achievement is a testament to the passion and dedication of our teams and wouldn't be possible without the trust and support of our clients, partners, and the Texas legal community. It also reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative, cutting-edge solutions and exceptional client support to meet the evolving needs of legal professionals across Texas, and nationwide. On behalf of our amazing teams at U.S. Legal Support, thank you to everyone who voted for us!' In addition to remote deposition and document management solutions for retrieved records, U.S. Legal Support offers a full suite of litigation support services to legal professionals and insurance carriers nationwide, including court reporting, process serving, medical record retrieval, interpreting and translations, trial services, and transcription services. To learn more, visit About U.S. Legal Support As the nation's first all-inclusive litigation support company, U.S. Legal Support provides a full suite of court reporting, process service, medical record retrieval, interpreting & translations, trial services and transcription services to law firms, enterprise legal teams, and insurance carriers nationwide. With on-demand access to 12,000+ offices in 2,700 cities and a robust digital infrastructure, we serve the legal industry better. Media Contact [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. Legal Support, Inc.
Business Wire
06-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Leading Houston Trial Lawyer Mary-Olga ‘Mo' Lovett to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor from Texas Legal Awards
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mo Lovett Law is pleased to announce that firm founder Mary-Olga 'Mo' Lovett has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the Texas Legal Awards' prestigious Lifetime Achievement honor. Presented by Texas Lawyer, the Texas Legal Awards' Lifetime Achievement honor recognizes trailblazing attorneys who have 'left a lasting imprint on the Texas legal community' and have not only helped shape the law but also achieved extraordinary outcomes for their clients. A proven first-chair trial lawyer, Ms. Lovett has tried more than 50 jury cases to verdict, with more than $100 billion combined at stake. Her expertise is in handling and trying cases involving complex legal issues, including patent infringement, trademark infringement, theft of trade secrets, commercial disputes, class actions, employment litigation and product liability matters. In her more than 30-year career, Ms. Lovett's work has included: Representing R.J. Reynolds against the State of Texas in an attempt to relitigate the landmark 1998 Texas tobacco settlement. Defending Microsoft in a $43 billion trademark infringement matter. Representing Mattel-Fisher Price in a nationwide product liability case. Guiding the country music band formerly known as Lady Antebellum through its trademark fight over rights to the name 'Lady A.' Successfully defending multiple companies, including Garmin, Inc., Rank Company (Reynolds Foil) and Argon Medical Group in patent infringement cases. Before launching Mo Lovett Law, Ms. Lovett was a trial and global disputes partner at global law firm King & Spalding. Before King & Spalding, she spent 18 years at Greenberg Traurig, where she rose to Houston co-managing shareholder and co-regional operating shareholder. In 2018, she was named the first female Senior Vice President of the global firm. Ms. Lovett has been ranked a Band 1 trial lawyer by Chambers USA and as a leading commercial litigator in Texas. She has been honored by The Best Lawyers in America and Texas Super Lawyers. In 2020, Texas Lawyer named her a Top Mentor. 'I am beyond honored and humbled by this award,' said Ms. Lovett. 'I have spent my career handling one battle after another, fighting for my clients, and I have loved every minute of it. It is incredible to be thought of as someone who has had an impact. But what's most exciting to me is that I'm just getting started.' Ms. Lovett is a proud alumna of South Texas College of Law, which recognized her with its Distinguished Alumni Award in 2021. While at South Texas, Ms. Lovett became the first person in history to win both the National Moot Court Competition and the National Appellate Advocacy Competition, a record that still stands today. Ms. Lovett is one of four Lifetime Achievement Award winners this year. She will be honored along with fellow attorneys David Beck, Randy Johnston and David Keltner at the Texas Legal Awards ceremony September 25 in Dallas. Mo Lovett Law In her 30-year career, Mo Lovett has built a reputation as a battle-tested litigator who has the experience and tenacity to take even the most complex cases to verdict. She has handled dozens of jury trials, over 50 with more than $100 billion at stake combined. Based in Houston, and with principal counsel licensed in Houston and New York, the firm tries cases in state and federal courts. Learn more at
Business Wire
04-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Jessica Dean Named Finalist for Texas Legal Awards' 2025 Influential Woman of the Year
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National plaintiff firm Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP, is pleased to announce that name partner Jessica Dean has been named a Texas Legal Awards finalist for Influential Woman of the Year by Texas Lawyer and The winner will be announced in late September. 'This recognition is a reflection of the strength of our clients and the work our entire team puts in every day.' Share A tireless advocate for victims of corporate negligence, Ms. Dean is widely recognized for her groundbreaking work in mesothelioma and asbestos litigation. She has played a leading role in securing numerous high-profile verdicts on behalf of individuals harmed by asbestos-containing products, including landmark cases against Johnson & Johnson related to its talc-based Baby Powder. 'I really am overwhelmed by the selection and wholeheartedly appreciate being a finalist among such inspiring women,' said Ms. Dean, who mostly recently was named by The National Law Journal to its Elite Women of the Plaintiffs Bar. 'This recognition is a reflection of the strength of our clients and the work our entire team puts in every day.' Ms. Dean has secured millions of dollars for her clients across the nation, including $45 million awarded by a Chicago jury in the death of a mother of six, Theresa Garcia. The case was delayed by Johnson & Johnson's attempts to exploit the bankruptcy system. 'Anyone who knows Jessica is not surprised that she has been named a finalist,' said name partner Trey Branham. 'Jessica's passion is grounded in the pursuit of restoring dignity and bringing accountability to our clients.' Texas Lawyer says its Influential Women of the Year award honors 'Texas' best women lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession' and those 'who have demonstrated exceptional skill in their fields.' View the full list of finalists for the Texas Legal Awards here. About Dean Omar Branham Shirley Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP, is a nationally recognized trial firm that handles cases across the country for individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries or have died as a result of the irresponsible conduct of others. For more information, please visit
