Av. Keith M. Nelson
As the proud father of six and grandfather of five children, the traits that make Keith Nelson such an effective and empathetic family law attorney—including problem-solver, crisis manager, communicator, mediator, and peacemaker—come naturally. Keith uses these skills, honed over a 30-year career, to make a difference in clients’ lives, obtaining results that match their goals.
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Keith M. Nelson is a family law attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1983) and Baylor University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2003-2025 (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As the proud father of six and grandfather of five children, the traits that make Keith Nelson such an effective and empathetic family law attorney—including problem-solver, crisis manager, communicator, mediator, and peacemaker—come naturally
- Keith uses these skills, honed over a 30-year career, to make a difference in clients’ lives, obtaining results that match their goals
- Keith is responsive to his clients while guiding them through the legal process in an easy-to-understand and solution-oriented manner
- Impressively, Keith has been selected by Thomson Reuters to the Texas Super Lawyers list since its inception in 2003
- He has been named among the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Texas in 2013, 2015, 2017 – 2024, and has been recognized among the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Dallas-Fort Worth fourteen times: 2009, 2011 – 2015, 2017 – 2024
- He also was named to D Magazine’s list of The Best Lawyers in Dallas in 2014, 2017-2018, 2021, 2023-2024, and to the Best Lawyers in America by BL Rankings, LLC every year since 2006, based on peer review for his work in family law
- Keith is also AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- With a keen interest in issues involving children, his practice includes a special emphasis on addressing the psychological impact of custody and divorce litigation on children and their parents
- He also regularly provides pro bono representation for indigents in cases where serious issues regarding children exist
- Keith is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to excellence in this area of law
- Board Certification requires continuing education and involvement in the issues of family law, including marriage, adoption, divorce, custody, support, and ownership of property acquired before and during marriage
- From an amicable divorce to a 9.5 on the Richter scale, Keith helps clients find a solution to their crisis so they can move on to the next chapter of life
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith M. Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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 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 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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