Atty. Eric A. Robertson
A partner of the firm since 2000, Eric Robertson provides compassionate assistance, creative solutions, and honest advice to his clients. Eric’s areas of expertise include divorces involving the valuation and division of complicated assets, drug and alcohol addiction, and mental health issues.
Collaborative Law: Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 34+ Years Experience
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About Eric A. Robertson at a Glance
Eric A. Robertson is a family law and adr attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Goranson Bain Ausley PLLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992) and New Mexico (2015). Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric A. Robertson
- A partner of the firm since 2000, Eric Robertson provides compassionate assistance, creative solutions, and honest advice to his clients
- Eric’s areas of expertise include divorces involving the valuation and division of complicated assets, drug and alcohol addiction, and mental health issues
- His clients include business owners, professionals, and their spouses
- He is known for his financial acumen, and for helping individuals in long-term marriages successfully transition to the next chapter of their lives
- Eric has extensive experience in litigation, and is trained as a collaborative family law practitioner and mediator
- He helps clients understand their options, including when to go to trial and when other alternatives are better suited to the outcomes they desire
- He encourages his clients to make informed decisions based on facts, rather than emotions
Practice Areas Explained
Eric A. Robertson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric A. Robertson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Family Law in Austin
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 Austin
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Eric A. Robertson is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 Austin 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-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 Austin Choose Eric A. Robertson
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 Eric A. Robertson's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric A. Robertson brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and New Mexico, Eric A. Robertson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Eric A. Robertson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Eric A. Robertson 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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Common Legal Issues Eric A. Robertson Handles in Austin
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric A. Robertson has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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