Aimee Pingenot Key
8350 North Central Expressway, Suite 1700 Dallas, Texas 75206
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Overview
“While many of my cases are litigated, my training in collaborative law ensures that every effort is taken to reach a resolution in the most cost-effective and clear manner possible.” – Aimee Pingenot
With a compassionate focus and an eye towards the future, Aimee works with clients to skillfully assist them in identifying their goals and guide them towards a resolution in often complex and contentious family law matters.
Having a Master’s degree in social work provides Aimee with a unique ability to understand complex and novel custody issues and work with both clients and mental health professionals to identify what is at stake for the clients she represents. Her compassion for families in crisis assures that she remains a tireless advocate for everyone she represents.
For same-sex couples whose relationships are not recognized by Texas courts, Aimee uses the collaborative process as well as creative and personalized contractual agreements to resolve property and custody issues.
Prior to practicing law, Aimee was the program director of a supervised visitation facility for families in Austin as well as an elementary school teacher with the non-profit program, Teach for America. She received her B.A. in Psychology with Honors, Masters of Science in Social Work with Honors and Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin.
With a compassionate focus and an eye towards the future, Aimee works with clients to skillfully assist them in identifying their goals and guide them towards a resolution in often complex and contentious family law matters.
Having a Master’s degree in social work provides Aimee with a unique ability to understand complex and novel custody issues and work with both clients and mental health professionals to identify what is at stake for the clients she represents. Her compassion for families in crisis assures that she remains a tireless advocate for everyone she represents.
For same-sex couples whose relationships are not recognized by Texas courts, Aimee uses the collaborative process as well as creative and personalized contractual agreements to resolve property and custody issues.
Prior to practicing law, Aimee was the program director of a supervised visitation facility for families in Austin as well as an elementary school teacher with the non-profit program, Teach for America. She received her B.A. in Psychology with Honors, Masters of Science in Social Work with Honors and Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Bar Admissions
United States Supreme Court
Admitted in 2014
Texas
Admitted in 2003
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Awards
- Dallas Young Lawyers Association Leadership Class Member, 2006
- Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters, 2006 – 2013
- Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 - 2018
- Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 - 2018
- Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Rising Stars” List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 - 2018
- Selected to the “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2017 and 2019
- Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2014 - 2018
Organizations & Affiliations
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
American Bar Association, Family Law Section and GP/Solo Section
Member
American Bar Foundation
Fellow
Annette Stewart American Inn of Court
Member, Member Chair
Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas)
Member
Collaborative Professionals of Dallas
Member, Secretary
Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member, President
Collin County Young Lawyers Association
Member, Vice President
Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court
Member
Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law and Family Law Section
Member, Family Law Section Board Member
Dallas Bar Foundation
Fellow
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
International Academy of Family Lawyers
Member
Junior League of Dallas
Legacy Family Court Foundation
Board Member
State Bar of Texas, Collaborative Law and Family Law Section
Member, Course Director
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Member
Texas Bar Foundation
Fellow
Texas Family Law Foundation
Member
Education
University of Texas - Austin, J.D.
Graduated 2003
University of Texas - Austin, M.S.S.W.
Graduated 1998
University of Texas - Austin, BA
Graduated 1996
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (214) 373-7676
8350 North Central Expressway, Suite 1700
Dallas, Texas 75206
Dallas, Texas 75206
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