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Angeline Lindley Bain

GoransonBain, PLLC

37 years of experience
Divorce, Family Law
Texas

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Biography

“Realizing that divorce is a life-changing event, I focus on helping clients preserve their dignity, relationships and equilibrium through this transition. That’s especially important in long-term marriages, where the emotional and financial stakes can be high.” — Angie Bain

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

Fees

Credit Cards Accepted

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Texas
Since 1987

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Fellow: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; Current

District 6 Grievance Committee: State Bar of Texas; Current

Board of Directors: Citizens for a Qualified Judiciary; Current

Board Member: Planned Parenthood of North Texas; 2007 - Current

Board Member: Dallas Child Advocacy Center; 2001 - 2006

: Attorneys Serving the Community; 1996 - 1998

Education

Southern Methodist University: Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.); 1987; Honors: Order of the Coif Chairperson, Law Fellows Tutorial Barristers Sarah T. Hughes Federal Courts Award Koons, Rasor, Fuller & McCurley Family Law Award; Activities: Law Journal: Journal of Air Law & Commerce, Staff Editor

Texas A&M University: B.S. | Rural Sociology; 1976; Honors: Cum Laude

Awards

Best Women Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law: D Magazine; 2009

Best Personal Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law: D Magazine; 2009

Selected to the “Top 10: Texas Super lawyers” list: Thomson Reuters; 2009

Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law: D Magazine; 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2011 – 2014

Texas Super Lawyers list: Thomson Reuters; 2003-2014

Selected to the “Top 50: Female Texas Super Lawyers” list: Thomson Reuters; 2003-2014

Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers” list: Thomson Reuters; 2003-2014

Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Region Super Lawyer” list: Thomson Reuters; 2003-2014

Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law: Woodward and White Press; 1995-2015

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Professional Associations

Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section: Current

Dallas Bar Foundation: Current

Texas Bar Foundation: Current

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists: Current

The Collaborative Alliance: Current

Texas State Bar # 01546650: Member; 1987 - Current

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Speaking Engagements

Examination of the Expert: How to Dress and Un-dress the CPA on the Witness Stand: Dallas Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs; 1992

Your Rights In Custody Hearings: Preparing For and Being Deposed: Associated Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists; 1992

Beyond the Guidelines: Creative Use of the Child Support Guidelines: Tarrant County Bar Association; 1992

Temporary Orders Hearings, Pro Bono Training: Dallas Bar Association; 1994

Pre-Trial Proceedings — Use of Stipulations, Marriage Dissolution Institute: State Bar of Texas; 1994

Sexual Abuse Allegations in Custody Cases, Marriage Dissolution Institute: State Bar of Texas; 1995

Child Custody and Visitation Seminar: National Business Institute; 1996

An Asset & Liability Primer, Dallas Bar Association Family Law Pro Bono Seminar: Dallas Bar Association; 1996

Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Dallas Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs; 1996

Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Marriage Dissolution Institute: State Bar of Texas; 1996

Evidence — Get a Grip, Advanced Family Law Course for Legal Assistants and Other Legal Professionals: State Bar of Texas; 1996

Defending Against the Financial Temporary Hearing, Marriage Dissolution Institute: State Bar of Texas; 1997

Infant Visitation: Expectation of Parties, Child Development Issues, Practicalities, Advanced Family Law Course: State Bar of Texas; 1998

Practicing Law for Fun and Profit, Advanced Family Law Course: State Bar of Texas; 1999

Voluminous Document Control, Advanced Family Law Course: State Bar of Texas; 2000

Creative Uses of Summary Judgment, Advanced Family Law Course: State Bar of Texas; 2001

Characterization: 20 Questions, 20 Answers, Advanced Family Law Course: State Bar of Texas; 2002

Summary Judgment Practice in Family Law, Advanced Family Law Course: State Bar of Texas; 2003

Dealing with the Difficult Lawyer, Advanced Family Law Course: State Bar of Texas; 2004

How to Deal with the Difficult Lawyer, Legal Ethics Course: Dallas Bar Association; 2005

Same Sex Parenting, Advanced Family Law Course: State Bar of Texas; 2005

Getting Past Impasse in Collaborative Law, Advanced Family Law Course: State Bar of Texas; 2005

Difficult Collaborative Law Negotiations, Advanced Family Law Course: State Bar of Texas; 2006

Disputes and the Collaborative Interdisciplinary Approach: Dallas Bar Association; 2008

The Power of Neutrality in the Collaborative Process, Collaborative Law Spring Conference: 2008

Conflicting Court-Appointed Mental Health Expert Roles, Advanced Family Law Course: State Bar of Texas; 2009

Stages of the Process – Discussion of Micro and Macro: Collaborative Law 101; 2011

Preparing for Financial Negotiations: Collaborative Law Course; 2011

Application of the Collaborative Law Procedures to Will, Probate, Trust and Guardianship Disputes, Advanced Estate Planning and Probate Court: State Bar of Texas; 2012

Standing for the Not So Nuclear Family, Innovations – Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation: University of Texas School of Law; 2012

The Empty Nest Divorce: Dallas Bar Association; 2013

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Certifications

Board Certified in Family Law: Texas Board Of Legal Specialization

Family Law: Texas State Bar

Websites & Blogs

Website: Company Website

Website: Super Lawyers

Blog: GB Blog

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Contact & Map

GoransonBain, PLLC

8350 North Central Expressway

Suite 1700

Dallas, TX 75206

Telephone: (214) 373-7676

Fax: (214) 373-9959

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