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Kristen A. Algert

Board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1997)

Email: kalgert@ausley-algert.com
Address: 3307 Northland Dr., Suite 420
Austin, Texas 78731
Telephone: (512) 454-8791
Areas of Practice
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Mediation
  • 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.

    Kris Algert is a collaborative lawyer whose family law practice focuses exclusively on the collaborative family law process. She believes the collaborative process allows couples to maximize their options and to maintain their dignity during divorce.

    She began her legal career clerking for Judge Woodie Jones of the Third Court of Appeals in Austin, Texas. Since 1991, Kris has practiced law with Tom Ausley. She became a partner of Ausley & Algert in 1998.

    Kris has attended basic, intermediate, advanced and interdisciplinary collaborative trainings and mediation training. Since 2003, Kris has conducted collaborative law trainings throughout Texas for other lawyers, mental health professionals and financial professionals interested in participating in collaborative law cases. She is a founding member of the groups Collaborative Law Institute of Texas and Professionals for Collaborative Family Law. Currently, Kris serves as a trustee on the board of the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas.

    Education
    • Baylor University (BA English 1984)
    • Baylor University College of Law (JD 1988)
    Collaborative Law Experience & Training:
    • Practicing Collaborative Family Law since 2000
    • Conducting collaborative law trainings throughout Texas for other lawyers, mental health professionals and financial professionals interested in participating in collaborative law cases since 2003
    • Mediation Training
    • Collaborative Law Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Interdisciplinary Training
    Professional Associations and Honors:
    • Partner, Ausley, Algert, Robertson & Flores, L.L.P., since 1998
    • Associate, McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, 1989-1991
    • Briefing Attorney for Judge Woodie Jones, 3rd Court of Appeals, 1988-1989
    • Board Certified by Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1997
    • Founding Member Collaborative Law Institute of Texas (2003)
    • Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
    • Member, State Bar of Texas (including Family Law Section)
    • Member, American Bar Association
    • Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
    • Member, Texas Family Law Foundation
    • Life Fellow, State Bar of Texas
    • Austin Bar Association (including Family Law Section)
    • Board of Trustees, Collaborative Law Institute of Texas (2007)
    • Board of Directors, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas (2001- present. Secretary 2003-2004; Treasurer 2005-2006)
    • Legal Assistant Commission, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2001-2004)
    • Baylor Law Alumni Association
    • "AV" rating, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
    • Named Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly (2005, 2006, 2007)
    • Named in Best Lawyers in America - Collaborative Family Law, Family Law and Mediation (2007, 2008)
    Legal Seminars & Writings:
    • The Definitive Short Course on Parent-Child Relationships
      • Identifying Parental Interests in Parent Child Relationships (2007)
    • Course Director, Collaborative Law Institute of Texas Spring Retreat (2007)
    • Assistant Course Director Collaborative Law Institute of Texas Spring Retreat (2006)
    • Author/Speaker for State Bar of Texas: Advanced Family Law Course
      • Protecting Your Client's Interests Through the Process (2006)
    • Author for State Bar of Texas: TAFLS Trial Institute
      • Litigation Alternative - Collaborative Law (2006)
    • Author/Speaker for State Bar of Texas: Advanced Family Law Drafting Course
      • Drafting for Your Collaborative Practice (2005)
    • Panelist Collaborative Law Institute of Texas:
      • 3rd Annual Spring retreat: Getting Comfortable with Discomfort (2006)
      • 2nd Annual Spring Retreat: Evolution of Collaborative Practice (2005)
    • Author for State Bar of Texas: Trial Notebook
      • Pre-Trial & Scheduling Orders (2004)
    • Author for State Bar of Texas: Advanced Family Law
      • Characterization Presumptions & Tracing Methods (2003)
      • Valuation and Appraisals (1997)
    • Author/Speaker for Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas Seminars
      • Beyond Basic Property Issues (2004)
      • Divorce Procedures (2003-2004, 2006, 2007)
      • Domestic Violence (2002)
      • Property Issues and Closing the File (1999-2002)
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    Austin, Texas 78731

    Phone: (512) 454-8791
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