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Aimee Michelle Pingenot
also known as Aimee Pingenot Key, Aimee Key
About Aimee
Biography
A fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Aimee Pingenot Key has earned the esteem of judges and peers for her exceptional work in representing clients and helping to shape family law in Texas. She offers expertise in small and large business matters and understands their organization, ownership, stock interests, and bonus structures. In one case, she created a solution that allowed a business owner to maintain a growing entity without having to sell while transferring the spouse’s interest into a flexible payout plan. Managing complex custody cases, Aimee draws on her master’s degree in social work to be both empathetic and effective. For example, in a case where a client had substance abuse issues that threatened conservatorship, Aimee helped structure an arrangement that involved drug testing, counseling, and treatment, protected the children, and motivated the parent to return to unsupervised possession quickly.
Aimee is on the cutting edge of changes in family law and currently serves on the Texas Family Law Council, a governing arm of the Texas State Bar, and speaks regularly across the state and nation on family law matters. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a credentialed collaborative professional by Collaborative Divorce Texas. Among her recognitions, Aimee has been selected to Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law by D Magazine in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025 & 2026 and named to the Texas Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters since 2014. She was the course co-director for TAFLS, a trial skills boot camp for family lawyers. Working out of our Dallas and Plano office locations, Aimee is a Dallas divorce lawyer who advocates tirelessly for her clients.
Away from her practice, Aimee is the proud mom of three young children and believes that family is the most valuable asset in life. She actively serves in the school PTA, coaches her children’s sports teams, and serves as a scout troop leader.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
23 years
11 years
11 years
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 22 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law
Mobile
Fax
8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, 75206
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Mobile
7160 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 650, Plano, TX, 75024
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Mobile
200 N. Loraine Street, Suite 1310, Midland, TX, 79701
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Online Presence
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Aimee Michelle Pingenot's Reviews
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Posted by Fred Kruse | March 03, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
I honestly think that I could not have found a more competent attorney!
I didn't know anything about Aimee Pingenot when I chose her to be my divorce attorney. However, five minutes after meeting her for the first time, I knew I had lucked out. She is very bright and focused on the business at hand. She can be tough at times, but she can also be compassionate as she h...
Posted by Lea | March 01, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
The BEST and More than I Imagined!!
I would highly recommend Aimee. She kept me sane, kept me up to date at all times and worked tirelessly to resolve my case in the least expensive manner as possible. Although my case turned into a long drawn out event, I never felt that Aimee overcharged me or "nickle and dimed" me for each email/p...
Aimee Michelle Pingenot's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Aimee is a very aggressive attorney who puts her client's needs first. She was knowledgeable about the law surrounding the issues in the case and used a practical approach."
"What a great lawyer to work with! I always appreciate those attorneys looking to do the right thing for their clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Experience
Honors
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2019
Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters
2019
Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters
2019
Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters
2019
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2019
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2018
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2018
Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters
2018
Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters
2018
Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2017
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2017
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2017
Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters
2017
Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters
2017
Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2016
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2015
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2014
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2013
Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2012
Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2011
Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2010
Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2009
Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2008
Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2007
Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2006
Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, GoransonBain Ausley
2003 - 2010
Partner, McClure Duffee & Eitzen LLP Attorneys and Counselors at Law
1998 - 2000
Teacher, Teach for America
Associations
2019 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
2012 - Present
Annette Stewart American Inn of CourtMembership Director
2008 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of DallasMember
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Board Member
Member
Fellow
Member
Member
Member
Member
Fellow
Member
Member
Fellow
Member
Member
2017 - 2018
Collin County Bar Association, Family Law SectionPresident
2015 - 2018
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law SectionBoard Member
2011 - 2013
Collin County Young Lawyers AssociationNewsletter Director
2010 - 2012
Collin County Young Lawyers AssociationVice President
Education
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
M.S.
1996
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
Enforcing and Modifying Family Law Orders and Decrees
2019
Trial Presentation
2019
Evidence 101 for Family Lawyers
2018
Creating Harmony
2016
Go Beyond the Forms: Effectively Drafting Family Law Orders
2012
Assisting with Child Custody Issues
2012
Family Law Case Update
2012
Family Law 101
2012
Legislative Updates and Family Law Code Updates
2012
Standing in Family Law
2011
Informed Consent in Collaborative Law
2011
Collaborative Law Basics and Legislative Updates
Publications
2019
2018
2015
2015
2014
2014
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2011
2010
Languages
English