Atty. Beth E. Maultsby
Beth E. Maultsby has dedicated much of her life to helping families by serving as a judge, lawyer and social worker.
Collaborative Law: Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX
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About Beth E. Maultsby at a Glance
Beth E. Maultsby is a family law and adr attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Goranson Bain Ausley PLLC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at St. Mary’s University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Texas Christian University (—, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Beth E. Maultsby
- Beth E. Maultsby has dedicated much of her life to helping families by serving as a judge, lawyer and social worker
- A partner at the firm since 2005, she practices all aspects of family law including complex property issues and child-related matters
- As a skilled problem-solver, Ms. Maultsby guides families through challenging issues such as substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, and child abuse
- Utilizing her extensive experience in working with families, she provides clients with the necessary resources to achieve rational, lasting settlements
- Recognizing Beth’s expertise, courts and other attorneys have chosen her to represent children in difficult family law matters
- She practices Collaborative Law and often assists parties in successfully mediating their family law disputes
- Prior to joining Goranson Bain, Beth served as the Judge of the 303rd Family District Court and as the Associate Judge of the 301st Family District Court
- Before her judicial service, Beth was a partner at the law firm of Gardere & Wynne, L.L.P. where she practiced family law involving complex property matters and child-related issues
- Before embarking on her legal career, Beth worked with children in crisis and was recognized as an expert in the field of child abuse
- Beth has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in Family Law (2007-2016) and Family Law Mediation, in 2008-2016 by Woodward/ White, Inc. She was named in Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine in 2007, Best Women Lawyers in Dallas in 2010, and Texas Super Lawyers from 2008-2015 by Thomson Reuters
- Beth volunteers her time to organizations that deal with domestic violence in families and children in need
- She has authored numerous papers and spoken on numerous family law issues at different public engagements
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Beth E. Maultsby's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Beth E. Maultsby handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Family Law in Dallas
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Dallas
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Dallas Choose Beth E. Maultsby
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Beth E. Maultsby's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Beth E. Maultsby can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Beth E. Maultsby attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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