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also known as Aimee Pingenot Key, Aimee Pingenot Key
Aimee Pingenot Key is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Dallas and Midland.
Aimee represents clients in a full spectrum of family law matters, including marital property agreements and pre-divorce guidance, gray divorce and complex property matters, and cases involving mental health issues across Dallas, Collin, Denton, Tarrant, Ellis, Hunt, and Rockwall counties in North Texas, and Ector, Midland, Taylor, and Shackelford counties in West Texas — including Dallas, Frisco, Plano, Rockwall, McKinney, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, and Greenville.
Many of Aimee's clients are individuals seeking to understand community and separate property law before marriage in a premarital or cohabitation agreement; individuals seeking strategic advice to dissolve their marriage with the least financial and emotional damage to their marital estate; individuals who want to divorce while preserving their co-parenting relationship without harming their children; and individuals focused on financial empowerment during divorce for their future success and security.
With over 23 years practicing exclusively in family law, Aimee is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Credentialed Collaborative Professional by Collaborative Divorce Texas. She is trained in litigation, mediation, and Collaborative Divorce. Aimee has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law (2015–2026), Collaborative Law: Family Law (2024–2026), and Family Law Mediation (2025–2026); selected to Texas Super Lawyers (2014–2025); named to LawDragon's 500 Leading Family Lawyers (2024–2026); and selected to D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law (2017, 2019, 2020, 2024–2026).
She is known for educating clients on the law and likely outcomes so they can be active participants in their own negotiations — pragmatic and transparent about each case, rather than simply telling clients what they want to hear. Her goal is for clients to move through their case with clarity — understanding the law, seeing the playing field clearly, and reaching a resolution that opens the door to a better next chapter.
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Acquired: 2003
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Posted by Steve | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Amazing family law attorney!
Aimee is the best of the best. I hired her 4 years ago to modify custody from standard to 50/50. The attorney I had used for my divorce discouraged me from requesting 50/50, but Aimee was positive and confident to move forward. Since this she has represented me through additional modifications and en...
Posted by Miranda | October 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney
She is the best attorney I could have ever asked for!
Aimee not only counseled me legally, she held my hand as I felt lost, scared and confused. I truly felt safe and taken care of with her representation and guidance. She created the perfect setting for my ex and I to co-parent beautifully. As a result, years later, our son has blossomed and appreciate...
Posted by Alexia | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Lawyer with great insight
Aimee was recommended to me from another attorney I had consulted on a very complex legal issue. Aimee was very patient with me as I asked her questions and for advice on my case. She explained legal codes and terms without condescension or irritation. She knew these codes from memory and those she w...
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Family Law Help
I hired Aimee to help me with my divorce and to help me with custody and support. She understood my concerns and helped me each step of the way. I felt supported, understood and protected. I never felt alone in the process and knew I had a tough lawyer looking out for me. I would highly recommend Aim...
Posted by John | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Pleasure to work with!
I hired Aimee to handle a suit filed by my ex-wife. She did a great job handling a very difficult ex. We spent one full day in mediation, due to the fact that my ex refuses to agree to anything. I was able to talk with Aimee and get to know her better during this time. She is very professional yet ...
"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."
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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
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Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
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Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
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Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
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Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
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Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
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Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2010 - Present
Partner, GoransonBain Ausley
2003 - 2010
Partner, McClure Duffee & Eitzen LLP Attorneys and Counselors at Law
1998 - 2000
Teacher, Teach for America
2019 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
2012 - Present
Annette Stewart American Inn of CourtMembership Director
2008 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of DallasMember
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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
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
M.S.
1996
BS - Bachelor of Science
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Enforcing and Modifying Family Law Orders and Decrees
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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
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