Kathryn Flowers Samler
Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLCKatie is an experienced Board Certified family lawyer, family law mediator and practices both Collaborative Divorce and litigation. Katie is known for constructive and creative resolution of cases. Her skills include resolving cases that have complex layers including personality disorders, addiction issues, parental alienation, complex property division, and division of retirement plans. She has been named to The Best Lawyers in America list since 2018, and is recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in Family Law.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Texas
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner - Family Law Attorney
- Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC
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- 100% of practice dedicated to family law
- Associate Attorney
- Underwood Perkins, P.C
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- St. Mary's University School of Law
- J.D. (2007)
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- Baylor University
- B.A. (2004) | Speech Communications
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- The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law
- Best Lawyers
- Awarded since 2018.
- The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law Mediation
- Best Lawyers
- Awarded since 2024.
- Texas Super Lawyer
- Thomson Reuters
- Awarded since 2022
- Best Lawyers Under 40
- D Magazine
- Also awarded in 2018 - 2019
- Selected to the Texas Rising Star list
- Thomson Reuters
- 2014 - 2019
- Annette Stewart American Inn of Court
- Associate Member
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- Collin County Young Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Collin County Bar Association
- Member
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- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
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- Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
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- State bar of Texas, Family Law Section
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- Defending the Accused
- Innovations: Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation, State Bar of Texas
- How to Draw Clients to the Collaborative Model and Keep Them Satisfied
- Collaborative Law: Avoid Breaking Bad When Breaking Up
- Navigating Your Family Law Matter When Someone with a Personality Disorder is Involved
- Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas
- Evidence 101 for Family Lawyers, Family and Veterans Advocacy Clinic, Texas A&M University School of Law
- 2019
- Collaborative Law Practice, Dallas Area Paralegal Association, Family Law Section
- 2019
- Eldorado, A Case Study: Duties of an Attorney Ad Litem, Dallas Bar Association and North Dallas Bar Association
- Co-Presenter with Laurel Arnold Clement
- Legal and Ethical Issues Dealing with Divorced Families and Stepfamilies, Ethics Seminar for Dallas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Co-Presenter with Laurel Arnold Clement
- Taking Notes and Testifying in Courts, Dallas Metro Counseling Association
- Co-Presenter with Laurel Arnold Clement
- Board Certified in Family Law
- Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
Meet Katie Samler: Experienced Custody and Complex Property Divorce Attorney in Dallas, Texas
Skilled divorce and family law attorney Katie Samler discusses why she practices family law. In addition, she gives examples of the types of cases she works on, and reveals what clients can count on when working with her.
Going Through a Divorce? Advice From a Dallas Divorce Attorney
Kathryn F. Samler discusses the top three pieces of advice for those going through a divorce. 1. Evaluate your short-term and long-term goals at the beginning and reference them throughout the...
Are Increases in Stock Value Considered Community Property in a Divorce?
In this video, Katie Samler, a board-certified family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley, addresses a common concern among clients dealing with divorce: the classification of stock value increases as...
How Are Restricted Stock Units Divided During a Divorce?
Family law attorney Katie Samler, a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley, takes a look at how restricted stock units (RSUs) are treated in a divorce, examining whether RSUs you've earned...
How Are Shares of Stock Divided in a Divorce?
If you get a divorce, are your investments divided up, and if so, how? In this video, Katie Samler, a board-certified family law attorney and partner at Goranson Bain Ausley,...
How Is Unvested Stock Treated In A Divorce?
Goranson Bain Ausley family law attorney Katie Samler looks at how unvested shares of stock are treated during a divorce, offering a brief overview of how the character of these...
How to Prepare When Divorcing a Narcissist
The way you communicate with a narcissist will make all the difference in your divorce proceedings. Goranson Bain Ausley Partner Katie Samler shares her tips on how to prepare to...
