Av. Jeff Shore
Jeff Shore is a highly experienced litigator, mediator, and collaborative law attorney. His work as a civil business litigator prior to becoming a family lawyer contributes to his strong technical skills and business acumen.
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Jeff Shore is a Partner based in Plano, Texas, practforg at Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. 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 (1981). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jeff Shore is a highly experienced litigator, mediator, and collaborative law attorney
- His work as a civil business litigator prior to becoming a family lawyer contributes to his strong technical skills and business acumen
- He is adept at handling the full range of family law issues, with a particular interest in high-net-worth divorce cases, including complex property cases involving partnerships, business valuation, and asset tracing
- Jeff was named Lawyer of the Year, Family Law Mediation in Dallas/Fort Worth by The Best Lawyers in America® in 2022
- He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and rated “AV” Preeminent® on Martindale-Hubbell by his peers, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards
- In addition, Jeff has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” in Family Law, Thomson Reuters, 2010–2025
- Jeff is a senior partner at GBA specializing in complex property and high–net–worth divorce cases in Dallas
- A native of Ohio, Jeff and his wife Debra have two grown children, Jessica, and Brandon
- He is proud that they both graduated college with honors, working and are “off the payroll.” Away from the office, Jeff enjoys golf, playing piano and guitar, and traveling
- Giving back to the community has been of great importance to Jeff throughout his 30-year career as a Texas attorney
- He provides many pro bono mediations for Denton County and North Texas each year
- Honors & Awards Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2019 – 2026 Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers, 2019 – 2026 Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2019 – 2026 Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2025 – 2026 List as Lawyer of the Year for Collaborative Law in Dallas, Best Lawyers, 2024 Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2010 – 2025 “AV” Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory Articles How Family Law Issues Often Complicate Estate Planning January 27, 2023 Texas Supreme Court’s Seventh Emergency Order: What is the Impact on Possession Agreements?
- March 27, 2020 Professional Associations Collaborative Law Dallas, President, 2011 – 2012, Member Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas), Member
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Jeff Shore's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeff Shore 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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jeff Shore is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg 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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