The clients of Ausley, Algert, Robertson & Flores, LLP benefit from an experienced and highly regarded group of legal assistants. A legal assistant is a professional who works closely with the attorney and who often has responsibility for maintaining the client’s file, drafting legal documents, and communicating with the client. In fact, the first communication an individual has with the firm often is with one of the firm’s legal assistants. Although a legal assistant cannot offer legal advice, the legal assistant plays an important role in each family law case. Every case handled by an attorney at Ausley, Algert, Robertson & Flores, LLP is assigned to one of the legal assistants introduced below.
Thomas L. Ausley Named in "The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law Section" since 1987; board certified Family Law (1980) and Civil Trial Law (1982) by Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Kristen A. Algert Helping couples maximize their options and maintain their dignity during divorce; board certified Family Law (1997) by Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Eric Robertson Named in "The Best Lawyers in America Family Law Section"; board certified Family Law (1997) by Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Kelly Ausley-Flores Assisting her clients through the difficult process of divorce by putting the clients’ needs first; board certified Family Law (2000) by Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
JoAl Cannon Sheridan Combining legal experience with a sensitivity to often emotionally difficult family law matters is essential to providing the best representation for her clients.
Kelly Caperton Member of the State Bar of Texas (2006), the American Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, the Austin Bar Association (Family Law Section), and the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas.
Ann Young has a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She started her legal assistant career in 1979 when she joined Tom Ausley in his private practice. This gives Ann 25 years of experience as a legal assistant. Ann is a board certified legal assistant in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; and a charter member of the Legal Assistants Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Martha Jones started her career as a legal assistant in family law in 1982 and joined the firm of Ausley, Algert, Robertson & Flores, LLP in 1999. Martha has over 22 years of experience as a family law legal assistant. She is a board certified legal assistant in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a Certified Legal Assistant by the National Association of Legal Assistants.
Maria began her career in the legal profession in 1987. Of the many areas in the legal profession, she finds the practice of family law particularly interesting and rewarding and has 10 years experience in the family law arena. Maria joined the firm in 2007 and is working toward her board certification.
Melissa obtained a degree in Paralegal Studies from Austin Community College. She began her career in the legal field at age 20 while working and attending school. Melissa is a member of the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas and has worked exclusively in the family law area for the past five years. Melissa currently is working toward her board certification.
