Atty. Thomas A. "Tom" Greenwald
Thomas A. Greenwald is a Board Certified Family Law attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and co-managing partner at Goranson Bain Ausley.
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Thomas A. "Tom" Greenwald is a family law and adr attorney based in Plano, Texas, practicing at Goranson Bain Ausley PLLC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Texas Tech University (JD, 1992) and University of Wisconsin–Madison (—, 1987). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Family Law Mediation (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas A. Greenwald is a Board Certified Family Law attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and co-managing partner at Goranson Bain Ausley
- With more than 30 years of experience, he focuses his practice on complex divorce and custody matters for professionals, executives, business owners, and their spouses throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area
- Tom is recognized for bringing judgment, financial discipline, and long-term thinking to high-stakes family law cases
- He regularly handles matters involving substantial assets, closely held businesses, executive compensation, interstate issues, and high-conflict custody disputes, always working to help clients protect their financial futures while avoiding unnecessary conflict and expense whenever possible
- Tom is trained in Collaborative Divorce, is a credentialed mediator, and has extensive experience in trial and appellate advocacy
- He works with clients to determine the most effective path forward—whether through negotiation, mediation, collaborative law, or litigation when necessary
- In addition to complex financial cases, Tom represents clients in Christian divorce matters, helping individuals navigate divorce in a way that reflects their faith, values, and commitment to integrity—particularly when children and long-term family relationships are involved
- Before becoming a lawyer, Tom worked for IBM and earned a B.B.A. with a specialization in finance
- This business and financial background allows him to approach divorce with a strategic mindset—analyzing risk, evaluating options, and developing practical solutions that hold up over time
- Tom is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® as Lawyer of the Year in Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- He is also a frequent author and speaker on family law topics and is widely respected for his professionalism, clarity, and steady leadership
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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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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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 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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