Board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1980); board certified in civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1982)
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.
Thomas L. Ausley started his legal career practicing law with the Austin firm of then named Brown, Maroney, Rose, Barber & Dye, now known as Brown McCarroll. While there, Tom litigated cases in several areas of civil law including worker's compensation and insurance defense cases. In 1975, Tom started his own law practice with a focus on general civil litigation and family law. Over the last 25 years, his law practice has evolved to focus primarily on family law.
In 1990, Tom added mediation and arbitration services to his law practice. Tom has taken over 50 hours of mediation training. Because collaborative family law seemed a logical extension of his existing family law and mediation practice, he completed the first ever Collaborative Family Law training in Texas in 2000.
Education
Texas Tech University (BBA 1965)
University of Texas College of Law (JD, LLB 1968)
Professional Activities:
Collaborative Institute of Texas:
Founding Member (2002)
Board of Directors (2002-2007)
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (Member)
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow (1998 – Current)
Life Fellow: AAML Foundation
Board of Governors (2006-2009)
Arbitration training (2000)
(Texas Chapter) President (2005); Vice President (2004); Secretary (2003); Treasurer (2002)
International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Member (2007)
State Bar of Texas (Family Law Section)
Family Law Council (2003-2008)
Board of Directors: Texas Family Law Foundation (2006-2009)
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
American Board of Trial Advocates (Fellow); American Bar Association (Family Law and Litigation Sections), State Bar of Texas (Family Law and Litigation Sections); Travis County Family Law Advocates (President 2001-2003); Travis County Bar Association (Family Law and Litigation Sections); Williamson County Bar Association; Texas Family Law Foundation; Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation; Dispute Resolution Center: Board of Directors (1992-1994)
Legal Seminars & Writings:
State Bar of Texas:
Course Director: Ultimate Trial Notebook (2006)
Speaker: Advanced Family Law Course: (1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007)
Speaker: Marriage Dissolution Seminar (2006, 2007)
Speaker: "Federal Issues Affecting Family Law" (2007)
Speaker: Ultimate Trial Notebook (2002)
Speaker: Advanced Family Law Drafting Course (1994, 1995, 2001)
Speaker: Advanced Family Law Legal Asst. Seminar (1997, 1999, 2000, 2005)
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists:
Speaker: Trial Institute (2006)
University of Texas School of Law:
Speaker: "Family Law on the Front Lines" (2004, 2005, 2007)
Speaker: Family Law class (2007)
Collaborative Law Institute of Texas:
Guest Speaker: (2004, 2005)
Facilitator/Trainer: (2003)
Williamson County Bar Association:
Speaker: Collaborative Family Law (2003)
Honors
Received "Distinguished Lawyer Award" by Travis County Bar Association (2008)
Named in Texas Monthly as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas (2007)
Named in Texas Monthly as one of the Top 50 Central & West Texas Region Super Lawyers" (2003)
Named in Texas Monthly as a "Texas Super Lawyer" (Family Law): 2003 – 2007
Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Family Law Section): 1985 -2007
Named in Austin Monthly as one of "The Best Lawyers in Austin–Family Law" (2002)
Given AV (highest rating) during entire legal career: Martindale-Hubble Law Directory
Finalist, "Ethics in Business Awards": Individual (Samaritan Counseling Center and St. Edwards University) (2002)
Received "Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award" given by the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Austin Chapter (2008)
Received "President and Chair's Courage and Integrity Award" given by Planned Parenthood Federation of America (2004)
Received "Good Guys & Gals Award" given by National Women's Political Caucus - Texas Chapter (2004)
