Atty. Chris Nickelson
Chris Nickelson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Family Law. Chris, who practices law in Fort Worth, Texas, has been recognized since 2025.
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Chris Nickelson is a family law and appellate attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Goranson Bain Ausley PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (1999). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Nickelson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Family Law
- Chris, who practices law in Fort Worth, Texas, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris Nickelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Chris Nickelson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →
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 Fort Worth 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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