Atty. Megan Decadi
Megan was a family law paralegal for 16 years before becoming a family lawyer, and has seen firsthand what matters to clients: knowing their case is in good hands with an attorney who understands their personal situation and who is capable of providing personalized options for addressing their legal issues. At a time that can feel frightening and uncertain to clients, Megan’s partnership, attention, and responsiveness give clients a sense of control.
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Megan Decadi is a family law attorney based in Plano, Texas, practicing at Goranson Bain Ausley PLLC. Educated at University of North Texas (JD, 2020) and University of North Texas (—, 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Megan was a family law paralegal for 16 years before becoming a family lawyer, and has seen firsthand what matters to clients: knowing their case is in good hands with an attorney who understands their personal situation and who is capable of providing personalized options for addressing their legal issues
- At a time that can feel frightening and uncertain to clients, Megan’s partnership, attention, and responsiveness give clients a sense of control
- Megan draws on her experience as a paralegal to manage cases that involve a broad variety of personality types and legal issues, which enables her to choose the best approach to resolve them
- A strong advocate for families, Megan excels at advising clients as to how to achieve their goals while still putting their children’s interests first
- She urges clients to take a holistic view of their family law case, recognizing that family law is not just about crunching numbers on a spreadsheet or dividing up days on a calendar
- it is about restructuring a family in a way that enables clients and their children to move forward on positive footing
- Megan recognizes that clients going through divorce may be tempted to dwell on what they’ve left behind
- She encourages them to make the transition to looking at the new possibilities for their lives
- With a combination of sound legal counsel and practical advice, Megan guides clients toward goal-oriented decision-making that positions them for a better future
- Megan’s path to becoming a family lawyer entailed attending law school while working full time, raising kids, going to classes at night and graduating at the top of her class
- It took determination and grit
- qualities Megan strives to bring to her clients
- Megan is a Dallas area divorce lawyer working out of our Dallas & Plano office locations
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Megan Decadi 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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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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