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Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP

United States 2025

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Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson, L.L.P., is a nationally prominent law firm and one of the largest in Texas specializing solely in Family Law. With offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco and San Antonio, the firm’s attorneys possess a deep understanding of law and procedure, and are dedicated to providing personalized legal services in all Family Law matters, including litigation, appeals, mediation, arbitration, and the use of collaborative law options.

With a commitment to upholding the highest professional standards, ONDA’s attorneys have earned a substantial number of certifications, accolades and honors, in addition to maintaining leadership roles in Family Law bar associations and committees at the national, state and local level. Each of the firm’s partners is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; with name partner Richard Orsinger holding board certifications in both Family Law and Civil Appellate Law. All of the firm’s name partners are members of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and all partners are members of the Texas Academy of Family Law. Additionally, name partner Richard Orsinger was named the 2011-2012 Family Lawyer of the Year by The Best Lawyers in America and each of the firm’s name partners are perennials on the list of Best Lawyers, as well as Texas Super Lawyers.

Currently, ONDA is ranked nationally among the Best Law Firms for its Appellate practice by US News/Best Lawyers, and has Tier 1 rankings in Family Law in Dallas/Fort Worth and San Antonio.

In 2018 and 2019, ONDA had more Top 100 Super Lawyers in Texas than any other law firm statewide. That includes Biglaw firms. While proud of these recognitions, the firm remains committed to one thing: Providing clients with superior legal representation during what for many will be the most difficult time in their lives. Visit the firm’s web site at www.ondafamilylaw.com.

Rankings

Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP is nationally ranked in 1 practice areas and metro ranked in 3 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 3
Tier 3 for Appellate Practice

Metro Rankings

Dallas/Fort Worth
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Family Law
Tier 2 for Family Law Mediation
San Antonio
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Family Law

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 3
Tier 3 for Appellate Practice

Regional Rankings

Dallas/Fort Worth
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Family Law
Tier 2 for Family Law Mediation
San Antonio
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Family Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Appellate Practice
  • Family Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP has 14 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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