Keith M. Nelson

Keith Nelson is a highly respected attorney with nearly 30 years of experience in divorce and custody litigation. With a keen interest in issues involving children, his practice includes a special emphasis on addressing the psychological impact of custody and divorce litigation on children and their parents. In recognition of this expertise, he was appointed to serve on the Texas Supreme Court Committee on Visitation and Child Support Guidelines, which promotes proposed changes to the Texas Family Code for the Texas Legislature.

Keith has been a frequent author and speaker throughout the nation for more than 20 years on such topics as custody, visitation, psychological aspects of divorce and custody, jurisdiction, common-law marriage and Amicus Attorney arrangements. He works with organizations including the State Bar of Texas, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, American College of Forensic Psychologists, and the National Business Institute. After completing specialized training, he also has opened his practice to the use of Collaborative Law.

AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Keith has been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list every year since its inception in 2003. He was named among the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas in 2013 and has been recognized among the Top 100 Lawyers in Dallas-Fort Worth four times. He also has been named to D Magazine's list of The Best Lawyers in Dallas and to the Best Lawyers in America every year since 2006, based on his work in Family Law.

A fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1993, Keith has served on multiple AAML committees. He is also active in the local legal community, having served on the Dallas Bar Association's Family Law Section Board of Directors and as a consultant to Lawyers Against Domestic Violence. Keith provides pro bono representation for indigents in cases where serious issues regarding children exist.

Keith is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is a 1983 graduate of the Baylor University School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in economics from Baylor. He is married and has six children.