Atty. Chad Davis Elsey
Chad Elsey has more than 2,000 hours of experience as lead trial counsel in family law cases. He has successfully handled jury and bench trials involving common-law marriage, custody disputes, and high-asset property division.
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Chad Davis Elsey is a Partner based in Plano, Texas, practicing at Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2005). Educated at University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., 2004) and Baylor University (B.A. Finance, 2001). Active member of Den County Bar Association. Serands clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chad Elsey has more than 2,000 hours of experience as lead trial counsel in family law cases
- He has successfully handled jury and bench trials involving common-law marriage, custody disputes, and high-asset property division
- His experience also includes representing professional athletes, including NBA and NFL players, in sensitive matters such as prenuptial agreements and paternity cases, where discretion and strategic planning are essential
- With a degree in finance, and a focus on entrepreneurship, Chad understands how businesses are built and sustained, how financial decisions impact families, and how to safeguard assets in divorce
- This makes him particularly effective in high-net-worth cases involving private businesses, professional practices, and complex compensation structures
- Chad Elsey has been acknowledged by his peers for his skill and professionalism
- He has been included in Texas Super Lawyers since 2011, first on the Rising Stars list and, beginning in 2021, on the Super Lawyers list
- Before joining Goranson Bain Ausley, he served as Managing Partner of Elsey & Elsey, where he led a team of 10 attorneys and staff focused on complex family law litigation
- Honors & Awards Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2021-2025 Selected as a Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2011, 2013-2018 Articles What a Temporary Restraining Order in Texas Actually Does April 27, 2026
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chad Davis Elsey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
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 Plano 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 andnue, 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.
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