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John Christopher Nickelson
also known as Chris Nickelson
About John
Biography
Chris Nickelson is Dual Board Certified in Family Law and in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Fort Worth.
Chris represents clients in high-net-worth divorce, divorces involving complex business interests, and property characterization across Tarrant County and the DFW metroplex — including Fort Worth, Aledo, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville, Arlington, and Weatherford. He also handles family law appeals throughout Texas.
Chris is one of fewer than 1% of family lawyers in Texas to hold dual board certification — a distinction that makes him a vital resource for both clients and other attorneys seeking appellate counsel in family law matters.
With over 27 years practicing exclusively in family law, Chris is a past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section. He has been named to the Super Lawyers Top 100 in Texas (2025) and selected to Super Lawyers Texas every year since 2014.
He is known for his appellate work and his rigorous approach to trial strategy and marital property issues. His goal is for clients to navigate complex divorce and appellate matters with confidence that their case has been built with care — every property issue handled with precision and every position preserved for review.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Family
35%
Divorce and Separation
20%
Child Custody
15%
LGBT+ Law
13%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 26 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law
(888) 997-1798
Mobile
1200 Summit Avenue, Suite 800, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
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2020
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2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Associations
State Bar of Texas
Member
Tarrant County Bar Association
Member
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Member
Education
1999
Texas Tech University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Texas System, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish