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Chad Davis Elsey
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Chad Davis Elsey

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8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX 75206

Divorce, Litigated Divorce, Divorce for Men and 27 more

About Chad Davis Elsey

Chad Elsey has more than 2,000 hours of experience as lead trial counsel in family law cases. He has successfully handled jury and bench trials involving common-law marriage, custody disputes, and high-asset property division. His experience also includes representing professional athletes, including NBA and NFL players, in sensitive matters such as prenuptial agreements and paternity cases, where discretion and strategic planning are essential.

With a degree in finance, and a focus on entrepreneurship, Chad understands how businesses are built and sustained, how financial decisions impact families, and how to safeguard assets in divorce. This makes him particularly effective in high-net-worth cases involving private businesses, professional practices, and complex compensation structures.

Chad Elsey has been acknowledged by his peers for his skill and professionalism. He has been included in Texas Super Lawyers since 2011, first on the Rising Stars list and, beginning in 2021, on the Super Lawyers list. Before joining Goranson Bain Ausley, he served as Managing Partner of Elsey & Elsey, where he led a team of 10 attorneys and staff focused on complex family law litigation.

Honors & Awards

Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2021-2025

Selected as a Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2011, 2013-2018

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Military Divorce
    • Paternity
    • Visitation Rights
  • Other 24
    • Litigated Divorce
    • Divorce for Men
    • Divorce for Women
    • High-Conflict Divorce
    • Property Division
    • Characterization of Separate and Community Property
    • Complex Property
    • Family Partner Violence and Divorce
    • Gray Divorce
    • Amicable Divorce
    • Mental Health and Addiction in Divorce
    • Parenting Schedules
    • Business Valuation in Divorce
    • Becoming a Foster Parent
    • Modifying Child Support
    • Grandparent Visitation and Custody Rights in Texas
    • Alimony & Spousal Maintenance
    • Divorce for Business Owners
    • Contested Divorce
    • High Net Worth Divorce
    • Flat-Fee Divorce
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Dividing the Marital Home
    • Pre-Divorce Guidance

Practice Details

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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law
  • Additional Links
    https://gbfamilylaw.com/attorney/chad-elsey/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2005, Texas
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    Memberships

    Den County Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Tulsa College of Law
    Class of 2004
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Baylor University
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    Finance
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1978
    September 23, 1978

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Chad Davis Elsey is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
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    Yes, Chad Davis Elsey will accept Visa, American Express, MasterCard and Discover.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law has 57 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Chad Davis Elsey attended University of Tulsa College of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law was established in 1987.

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