P. Lindley Bain

P. Lindley Bain

Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC
  • Family Law, Divorce
  • Texas
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Focusing on the future rather than the past results in better decisions, Lindley Bain believes and counsels divorcing clients to strive for healthy, attainable goals. Relying on her background as an M.B.A. in Finance, Lindley offers a constructive and financially-minded approach to complex and difficult family, property, and business issues. Lindley is Board Certified in Family Law. She practices both Collaborative and traditional litigation with both creativity and compassion to address both their financial and emotional divorce.

Lindley received her Bachelor’s degree from Austin College and her Juris Doctor and M.B.A. in Finance from Southern Methodist University. Lindley has been continually named to The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law since 2015. Lindley practices in both Austin and Dallas.

Education
Southern Methodist University
MBA (2007) | Finance
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SMU Dedman School of Law
J.D. (2007)
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Austin College
B.A. (2002) | Honors Spanish and International Studies
Honors: Cum Laude
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Professional Experience
Goranson Bain Ausley
- Current
Associate Attorney: June 2007 - December 2013, Partner: December 2013 - Present, Managing Partner: January 2021 - Present
Speaking Engagements
Characterization of Property in a Divorce, TAPS Seminar
State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division
Making a Better Agreement, Collaborative Law Course, Austin
State Bar of Texas
2018
Certifications
Board Certified in Family Law
Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
Awards
The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law
Best Lawyers
Awarded since 2015.
The Best Lawyers in America, Collaborative Law, Family Law
Best Lawyers
Awarded since 2024
The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law Mediation
Best Lawyers
Awarded since 2024
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson Reuters
Awarded since 2020.
500 Leading Family Lawyers List
LawDragon
Texas Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Awarded between 2010- 2020.
Up-and-Coming 100: Texas Rising Stars List
Super Lawyers
Awarded between 2017 - 2020.
Up-and-Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars List
Super Lawyers
Awarded between 2017 - 2019.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Texas  # 24058566
Member
Current
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Austin Bar Association
Member
Current
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Austin Young Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Collaborative Professionals of Dallas
Member
Current
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Annette Stewart Inn of Court
Member
Current
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Mac Taylor Inn of Court
Member
Current
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State Bar of Texas, Family Law and Collaborative Law Section
Member and Council Member
Current
Activities: Vice Chair, 2018 Chair, 2019
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Dallas Bar Association
Member
Current
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Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Member
Current
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Collin County Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
Current
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Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Member
Current
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Texas Family Law Foundation
Member
Current
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American Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Current
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Collaborative Divorce Texas
Member
Current
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
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, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Attorney Profile
Videos
Meet divorce and family law attorney, Lindley Bain, of Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law. Chapters: 00:00:00 - About Lindley Bain: Family Law Expert 00:00:33 - Lindley's areas of focus within... Meet Lindley Bain: High-Net-Worth and Complex Property Division Lawyer in Austin

Meet divorce and family law attorney, Lindley Bain, of Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law. Chapters: 00:00:00 - About Lindley Bain: Family Law Expert 00:00:33 - Lindley's areas of focus within...

Our partner Lindley Bain explains the latest trend in the negotiation of premarital agreements. With the help of collaboratively trained family lawyers, an engaged couple can set mutual financial goals,... Understanding the Collaborative Law Process For Premarital Agreements

Our partner Lindley Bain explains the latest trend in the negotiation of premarital agreements. With the help of collaboratively trained family lawyers, an engaged couple can set mutual financial goals,...

Is collaborative law right for you? In this video, attorney P. Lindley Bain discusses this alternate resolution to divorce.  Collaborative law a highly structured dispute resolution process that is geared towards helping families reach a resolution to their divorce without going to court. In Texas, more than 90% of divorce cases end in a settlement before a final trial, so to work a case as if it's going to final trial is very costly and inefficient.  Collaborative law is for the couple who values their family and their relationship with their children, no matter how old. It offers an option for those wanting to come up with an alternative to "cookie-cutter" divorce cases. When is Collaborative Law a Good Option in Divorce?

Is collaborative law right for you? In this video, attorney P. Lindley Bain discusses this alternate resolution to divorce. Collaborative law a highly structured dispute resolution process that is geared towards helping families reach a resolution to their divorce without going to court. In Texas, more than 90% of divorce cases end in a settlement before a final trial, so to work a case as if it's going to final trial is very costly and inefficient. Collaborative law is for the couple who values their family and their relationship with their children, no matter how old. It offers an option for those wanting to come up with an alternative to "cookie-cutter" divorce cases.

Should you consider a cohabitation agreement? In this video, Dallas family lawyer P. Lindley Bain discusses what this type of agreement entails and how you could benefit from one.  A cohabitation agreement is an agreement between two non-married partners who live together and have a marriage-like relationship, but choose not to marry.  There are many reasons why couples should consider having a cohabitation agreement. One of the strongest reasons is that it specifically confirms that the couple is not married and sets out how things will be resolved in the event of dissolution. This is important because if the relationship dissolves, one partner may try to falsely claim they were common-law married, which can lead to a great deal of stress and cost. What is a Cohabitation Agreement?

Should you consider a cohabitation agreement? In this video, Dallas family lawyer P. Lindley Bain discusses what this type of agreement entails and how you could benefit from one. A cohabitation agreement is an agreement between two non-married partners who live together and have a marriage-like relationship, but choose not to marry. There are many reasons why couples should consider having a cohabitation agreement. One of the strongest reasons is that it specifically confirms that the couple is not married and sets out how things will be resolved in the event of dissolution. This is important because if the relationship dissolves, one partner may try to falsely claim they were common-law married, which can lead to a great deal of stress and cost.

In this video, Dallas family law attorney P. Lindley Bain explains the ins and outs of premarital agreements.  A premarital agreement is a contract that a couple enters into before the marriage. This agreement sets out what would happen in the event of divorce and how their marital assets would be divided.  There are many good reasons why someone may want a premarital agreement. This may be their second or third marriage and they want to protect their assets and estate for their children. Another person who would benefit from a premarital agreement is someone who has a business, or somebody who anticipates receiving a substantial inheritance or gift. What is a Premarital Agreement and Who Benefits?

In this video, Dallas family law attorney P. Lindley Bain explains the ins and outs of premarital agreements. A premarital agreement is a contract that a couple enters into before the marriage. This agreement sets out what would happen in the event of divorce and how their marital assets would be divided. There are many good reasons why someone may want a premarital agreement. This may be their second or third marriage and they want to protect their assets and estate for their children. Another person who would benefit from a premarital agreement is someone who has a business, or somebody who anticipates receiving a substantial inheritance or gift.

Lindley Bain is a family law and divorce attorney at GoransonBain in Austin, Texas. She has an M.B.A. in Finance, which allows her to provide a financially-minded approach to difficult... Lindley Bain, Family Law and Divorce Attorney in Austin, Texas

Lindley Bain is a family law and divorce attorney at GoransonBain in Austin, Texas. She has an M.B.A. in Finance, which allows her to provide a financially-minded approach to difficult...

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Austin Office
3307 Northland Drive
Suite 420
Austin, TX 78731
Telephone: (844) 961-4959
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Midland Office
223 W. Wall Street
Suite 251
Midland, TX 79701
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