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“My goal is to provide successful solutions to problems clients face and ease their transition to a different future and new beginnings.” — Thomas L. Ausley. Thomas L. Ausley is the founding partner of GoransonBain Ausley’s predecessor firm Ausley, Algert, Robertson & Flores, LLP. He has devoted his legal career to the practice of family law and has earned the respect of peers and judges alike for his unwavering integrity in guiding and advising clients. Tom was bestowed the prestigious Sam Emison Award by the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists in 2013 in recognition of his significant contributions to the practice of family law and the Austin Bar Association’s Distinguished Lawyer Award in 2008.. Tom offers clients the experience and skill that only come from years of practicing family law. He primarily focuses on complex property cases, with a deep understanding of issues surrounding larger estates and closely-held business interests. Tom encourages clients to show compassion, especially where the best interests of children are concerned.. While Tom is a master litigator, he has a keen eye for creative solutions that keep clients out of court. Tom is known as an excellent negotiator who works through impasses to achieve successful resolutions. His goal is to reach an agreement that is favorable to his clients, whether through trial, settlement conferences, collaborative law, or mediation.. Board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Tom is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and served as President of AAML Texas Chapter in 2005-2006. Tom is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and a Member of the American Bar Association-Family Law Section, among an extensive list of memberships in professional associations.. A frequently requested speaker and panelist, Tom has authored numerous articles and taught family law courses for the State Bar of Texas. He received an “AV” rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory, and was given the “Larry York Mentor Award” by the Austin Bar Association in 2016.

We use our years of family law experience to bring you the best value in Austin. We believe in providing you with an honest assessment and passionate advocacy. We always strive to resolve your dispute quickly and cooperatively. Family law is all we do. We are here to listen to your story and learn your unique goals to determine the best strategy to resolve your conflict. To schedule an appointment, call us today or contact our offices online.

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Trial Attorney.  I am a partner in the law firm of Clark & Clark, which is a general civil litigation firm. My partner is my husband, Bruce Clark.  I have handled more than a 500 civil litigation matters in my career.  Throughout my career, my practice has focused on business and tort litigation encompassing a a wide range of litigation matters including construction, products liability, auto/trucking, commercial lease disputes, general business disputes, fraud, DTPA, lender liability and real estate litigation.

Trial Attorney & Mediator.  I am a partner in the law firm of Clark & Clark, which is a general civil litigation firm. My partner is my wife, Deborah Clark.  I have handled more than a 1000 civil litigation matters in my career.  Throughout my career, my practice has focused on business and tort litigation encompassing a a wide range of litigation matters including construction, products liability, auto/trucking, commercial lease disputes, general business disputes, fraud, DTPA, lender liability and real estate litigation.. I have conducted approximately 100 jury trials during my career.  My practice allowed me to participate in hundreds of mediations and in 2013 I expanded my law practice to work as a mediator helping other parties settle their lawsuit.  The mediation practice is very rewarding and I look forward to continuing to expand it in the coming years.

Steven Brand graduated cum laude from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, achieving distinction there as a member of the Order of the Coif. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. During law school, Mr. Brand studied under attorney Barry Scheck, a nationally renowned death penalty lawyer and founder of the first innocence project. Mr. Brand is admitted to practice law in the states of Texas and New York and the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Texas, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York (New York City), U.S. Court of Appeals of the Armed Forces, Navy/Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, Army Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals.Mr. Brand was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised on Long Island. He served as a U.S. Air Force Officer in the Judge Advocate General Corps. He was stationed at Randolph Air Force Base (San Antonio) and Grand Forks Air Force Base (North Dakota). His billets included Trial and Defense Counsel, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and Chief Contracting Officer. Notable cases over his time in the military include an Air Force member accused of smuggling and running guns into England and clemency for a Bronze Star winner who had been court-martialed in Iraq. As a private practitioner, Mr. Brand has maintained an active military law practice.. Prior to joining our firm, Mr. Brand further distinguished himself as a top-level felony prosecutor. He is a superb trial lawyer. He served for eight years as an assistant district attorney in the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. For more than half of his tenure, he served as a chief prosecutor. He has handled a number of challenging and high-profile cases, including the widely publicized “west campus” murders in Austin. He was a member of the prosecution team in the case of former U.S. House of Representatives Whip and Majority Leader, Tom DeLay. Mr. Brand’s cases have been reported by the Los Angeles Times, 590 AM KLBJ Austin, San Antonio Talk Radio, the Austin American Statesman, and Sky News in England. He has been featured on the cable channel Investigation Discovery’s show “Deadly Sins.” He has lectured to psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and other lawyers. He has participated in training conducted by the United States Secret Service’s National Computer Forensics Institute.. He is a member of the board of directors of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association and has lectured to criminal defense lawyers for the State Bar of Texas. And, while he has a kind disposition, you might not know that if you see him in a trial.

Stephen is an experienced and aggressive defense attorney practicing in all areas of military and security clearance law.. Prior to entering private practice, Stephen spent nearly 10 years in the U.S. Army JAG Corps practicing in virtually all areas of military law.  During his career, he deployed twice in support of Operating Enduring Freedom and served overseas in Germany.. As an attorney, Stephen has successfully represented service members, veterans, and employees in actions involving general and special courts-martial administrative separations, medical disability retirements, military nonjudicial punishment, security clearance revocations and suspensions, VA service-connected compensation matters, ROTC disenrollments, and more. Stephen has represented clients before the U.S. Army Trial Judiciary, State Department's DOHA, U.S. Army Administrative Separation Boards, ROTC Disenrollment hearings, and more.. Throughout his 10 years in the Army, Stephen served both on the prosecution and defense side which gives him a unique insight into how command's think when considering adverse action against servicemembers.

Nick Reed is a local Austinite.  He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin before enrolling at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida.  While in Law School, Nick was not only consistently in the top 15% of his class, but was also active in Moot Court, Law Review, and was a teaching assistant to first year law students.  Nick also earned an MBA while in Law School and graduated Cum Laude with a JD/MBA.. Nick then moved to Daytona Beach, Florida, where he met Michael Ely at Hassell, Moorhead & Carroll.  There, Nick defended clients who were alleged to be liable in the areas of personal injury, automobile liability, property liability, property damage, and aviation accidents.. Nick recently moved back to Austin and has represented people wronged by their employer, their landlord, and their financial advisors.. In addition, Nick is a licensed Commercial Pilot with over 1,000 flight hours including international jet experience.  This experience gives Nick a uniquely qualified perspective in analyzing and litigating aviation related matters including accidents, maintenance disputes, and owner or pilot issues.. Nick is licensed to practice law in Texas, Florida, and New Jersey.

Nathan Simmons is an associate attorney at the office in Austin, TX. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Nathan has lived almost entirely in Texas, spending time over the past decade living in Austin and Houston. Nathan calls Texas his home, and it is for that reason that he has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of Texas workers. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Plan II Honors and his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2015. After graduating, Nathan worked as an engineer-in-training for a year before deciding to pursue a career in law. Nathan then served as a community organizer in Austin and helped form a hiring hall union. Through the union, Nathan helped unionize political campaigns, served as a union steward, and represented workers in disputes with management.. He then received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law in 2021. During his time at Texas Law, Nathan served as a pro bono scholar for the Supported Decision-Making Agreement (SDMA) clinic, attended the 2019 Peggy Browning Fund Workers’ Rights Conference, and worked for multiple local organizations and law firms dealing with workers’ rights violations, immigration issues, impact litigation, accessibility needs, and family law. He also placed third nationally as part of the Texas Law team that competed in the 2021 Jeffrey Moorad Game Day Case Competition.. Nathan primarily handles plaintiff-side employment law litigation, focusing on Title VII (race, color, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation) discrimination, disability rights, age discrimination, wage issues, and other employment law issues. Additionally, he focuses on labor law and has dealt with the NLRB on behalf of workers. He is also conversational in Spanish. In his free time, he enjoys movies, trivia, creative writing, and spending time with friends and family.

Lianna Garza Smith is a founding Partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC and has over 10 years of experience handling high-stakes family law cases including complicated divorces and contested child custody matters. Lianna regularly serves high net worth individuals and professionals in the Austin, Texas area and understands the unique challenges and complexities that come with high net worth divorces. Lianna’s extensive experience allows her to navigate even the most complex legal issues with ease, providing clients with the guidance and support they need during what can be an incredibly emotional and challenging time.. As an accomplished family law litigation attorney, Lianna has built a reputation for achieving exceptional results for clients through a deep understanding of the law, an unwavering dedication to excellence, and a fierce commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for every client. Lianna takes the time to fully understand each client’s unique situations and crafts a legal strategy that is tailored to their specific needs and goals. Lianna is highly skilled in negotiation and mediation, but also has a proven track record in the courtroom, making her a formidable advocate for her clients both in and out of court.. In addition to her legal expertise, Lianna is highly regarded for her professionalism and integrity in the legal community. She is committed to providing ethical and transparent representation to her clients, always keeping their best interest at the forefront.. Lianna was born in San Benito, Texas located in the Texas Rio Grande Valley. She lived there until moving to Austin to attend the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy, a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in English. She is a second generation Mexican-American and the first member of her family to graduate from college. After graduating, Lianna moved to Houston where she earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2012 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year.. From 2012 to 2018, Lianna worked at two prestigious family law firms in Houston, Texas. During her time in Houston, she handled divorces involving family-owned businesses, multi-million-dollar estates, and contested child custody disputes. In 2018, Lianna moved back to Austin to continue to grow her stellar reputation in the Texas family law community as a trial attorney with her trademark client-focused approach and unparalleled work ethic. Prior to co-founding Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC, Lianna was a Partner at Kirker Davis, a family law firm in Austin, Texas.. Lianna Garza Smith provides concierge-level legal services to clients across Texas and most often the following areas: Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County, Bastrop County, Bell County, Austin, Westlake, Lakeway, Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Lago Vista, Bee Cave, Buda, Kyle, and San Marcos.

Kristiana Butler provides client-focused counsel on family law matters including Collaborative divorce, traditional divorce litigation, premarital agreements, child custody, and child support.

Kody C. Silva, a Founding Partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC, is a highly skilled and experienced family law practitioner with over a decade of family law experience. Kody is dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized legal solutions to clients facing complex family law matters.. With a practice focused on divorce, custody, premarital and post marital agreements, pre-litigation consulting, protective orders, and LGBTQ+ family law issues, Kody has gained a reputation as a compassionate and fierce advocate for his clients.. Kody received his Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. After law school, Kody worked for the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia and then as an Associate Attorney at the law firm of Ackerman Brown. In 2015, Kody returned to his home state of Texas and began working as an attorney at an Austin-based family law firm, where he became a Partner in 2019.. In 2023, Kody and his fellow Partners, Candice Deyerle and Lianna Garza Smith, founded Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC to provide excellent family law representation to Austin and the surrounding communities of Central Texas under a shared vision.. Kody is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas and in the District of Columbia.. In addition to his legal practice, Kody is a member of the Austin and Williamson County Bar Associations and he recently finished a six-year term as a member of the Board of Directors for a local non-profit organization, Out Youth.. Kody has been recognized for his excellence in family law as a Super Lawyer Rising Star.. At Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC, Kody is committed to providing personalized attention and tailored legal solutions to every client. His extensive experience and unwavering dedication to his clients make him a trusted and respected attorney in the family law community.. Honors and Awards• B.A. in Psychology and Sociology University of Nebraska with Honors• President of the Baylor Public Interest Law Society• Interscholastic Client Counseling Competition• Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Competition• Supreme Court of Texas• District of Columbia Bar. Education• Baylor University School of Law, J.D.• University of Nebraska, B.A. Psychology and Sociology. Professional Memberships• Travis County Bar Association• Williamson County Bar Association• Austin Young Lawyers Association• Austin LGBT Bar Association• Texas Family Law Foundation

Katie is an associate defense attorney focusing in the areas of personal injury and premises liability.. Katie is admitted to practice in the following U.S. District Court - Texas:

John Greenway has been an Attorney practicing in the area of personal injury law for nearly two decades.  He represents people who have been injured or killed in automobile, pedestrian, boating, trucking, and other accidents and operates with the goal of recovering the maximum monetary judgment for his clients.  To best meet this end, Mr. Greenway makes a personal investment in each of his clients, starting with the very first meeting.  He is aggressive in his negotiations with insurance companies and also provides thorough and individualized counsel to clients if their cases reach a courtroom.In addition to handling personal injury cases, Mr. Greenway also is available to work with clients concerning issues of business law and products liability.  His practice is devoted primarily to litigation, with such cases accounting for 90% of his time.Mr. Greenway grew up in the Austin area, attended the University of Texas at Austin, and has spent his entire legal career representing clients in Austin and the surrounding communities.  Over this time, he has developed strong relationships with medical professionals and others in the area who can give his personal injury clients the best care possible.Mr. Greenway graduated from the St. Mary’s University School of Law and was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1992.  He is able to communicate with clients both in English and Spanish.

Joe Longley represents victims of bad faith insurance practices against insurance companies; third-party administrators, agents, adjusters, lawyers and others operating in the business of insurance.

Jimmy Vaught is passionate about family law!  In his more than 30 year career, he has always been active in appellate law, but in 1999, he made a conscious decision to become a highly regarded, well qualified family lawyer, and he has more than achieved both.  Besides representing clients in traditional family law, Jimmy is also an arbitrator, mediator and is trained in collaborative family law.   He works hard to settle and resolve disputes and takes a balanced and creative approach in all of his cases, whether in collaborative law, traditional family law, family law appeals or as a mediator or arbitrator for other attorneys and their clients.  He is well liked and respected by almost every opposing counsel that he has worked with, and though he settles most cases, he is a formidable litigator when the circumstances require going to the courthouse.  His reputation with the judiciary in venues where he practices is stellar.. Jimmy is board certified in both family law as well as civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  He is one of a handful of attorneys in Texas that are family law appellate specialists. He is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, one of only 1,600 attorneys nationwide who qualify for membership.  The Academy’s website touts “To be represented by a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is to be represented by a leading practitioner in the field of family law.”. Jimmy is also a member of many of the policy making committees of the family law section of the State Bar as well as a member of the Texas Family Law Foundation and the State Bar Family Law Section’s Legislative Committee, whose goal is to write and review new legislation in Texas.. Jimmy’s unique qualifications, as well as his excellent character and experiences as a husband and father make him a highly skilled, compassionate and problem-solving family law attorney.  His goal is to provide excellent representation and first class service to all of his clients.

In addition to being licensed in Texas, Colorado, and Utah, I am also a Registered Patent Attorney. I am licensed in the following US District Courts: Northern, Southern, Western, and Eastern Districts of Texas; and Colorado. I am licensed in the following US Court of Appeals: Fifth, Tenth, and Federal Circuits. And, I am licensed in the US Supreme Court.

In 25+ years of practice, I have represented debtors, creditors, trustees and creditors' committees in cases under every chapter of the Bankruptcy Code. I have experience in trying cases and in appellate practice. My current practice consists primarily of representing creditors, business debtors and trustees in bankruptcy court.  My blog can be found at .

I've been involved in the Austin legal community since I was a student at the University of Texas at Austin, preparing occupational licenses, filing divorces, and making DWI videos.  I went to Baylor University School of Law, graduated in 2.5 years and returned to practice here. Over that time I've watched the Austin legal community grow and developed a practice with experiences helping people with family law issues, business problems from breached contracts to document review for the sale of a small business, and the citizen accused criminally.. I have opened my own firm after 10 years of associate experience at firms of different size and practice areas. The majority of my pracitce is family law primarily due to it's litigation focus. We handle divorces, modifications, suits affecting parent-child relationships, and other issues that can arise, such as enforcement of existing decrees and orders. Typically these situations involve helping people during very stressful times in life. I enjoy what I do, and I aim to keep a practice focused on informed clients and long time relationships.

I'm a native Austinite.  I've been representing individuals and small business on a contingent fee basis since 1998.  I handle personal injury claims, wrongful death claims, legal and professional malpractice claims, commercial disputes, defamation claims, contract claims and a variety of other claims.

I will fight for your rights by combining great advocacy skills with contemplative research and knowledge of the law. Your case is important to me because it is important to you. Contact me today to discuss your case and how we can work together to achieve your goals.

I was born and raised in Odessa, Texas and  graduated from Permian high School in 1978. I  then attended the University of Texas at Austin where I received my BBA in Petroleum Land Management in 1983. Following undergraduate school I attended the University of Texas Law School, graduating in 1986. After law school I went on active duty with the United States Marine Corps where I served as a Judge Advocate General. It was in United States Marine Corps that I developed my love for the courtroom and my desire to be a trial lawyer.. After being honorably discharged from the Marines in 1990, I returned to Austin and began work at the firm of Ford & Ferraro (currently Fritz, Byrne, Head and Harrison). There, I represented insurance companies and their insureds in a variety of cases, primarily personal injuries. In 1996, I left the law firm and became a solo practitioner representing individuals (plaintiffs) against insurance companies and their insureds. I have been a plaintiffs’ attorney for the past 25 years.. During my now 25+ year practice as a plaintiff’s attorney, I have represented clients in matters involving injuries and death caused by car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, shoddy construction, boating accidents, dog bites and host of other causes. I have also successfully represented clients in employment disputes, contract disputes, deceptive trade practice cases and real estate disputes.. My philosophy for handling plaintiff’s cases is simple and straightforward: every client who I have the privilege of representing is entitled to first rate representation and personalized service. Clients are entitled to have their day in court to see that justice is done.

I was an Assistant District Attorney for 24 years. I left the Travis County District Attorney's Office and now serve the citizens of Travis County in criminal matters big and small.  Let me put my experience and skill to work for you.

I specialize in representing personal injury and wrongful death victims in plaintiff's cases. I have practiced in Austin, TX for over 25 years and work in State and Federal Court. I also handle insurance claims where you as an insured submit a claim for benefits for homeowner's , medical, auto., disability coverage and your claim is wrongfully denied or delayed. Over my years of practice I have represented hundreds of clients and treat them with the respect and courtesy they deserve after a tragic incident has happened to them or a family member.

I received my law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2007 and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 2002.. I grew up in Brazil, Spain and The Netherlands. I am fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, and proficient in French and Dutch. Prior to attending law school, I was an Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble.. Before founding Berner Law, I worked as an associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York City, and at Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. in Austin, Texas. During this time, I obtained extensive experience working with international clients and U.S. clients on international matters and disputes.. I have long been interested in immigration matters. During law school, I  clerked at the Federal Defenders of San Diego, focusing primarily on the representation of undocumented immigrants. At Cleary Gottlieb, I was twice awarded Sanctuary for Families’ Above and Beyond Award, which recognized his pro bono advocacy on behalf of asylum and T-visa applicants.. Presently, I serve on the board of directors of the Workers Defense Project, a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the working conditions of low-wage workers, primarily in the immigrant community.