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The Best Lawyers in America Names 18 ONDA Attorneys Among the Nation’s Elite in Family Law

Partner R. Porter Corrigan named Family Law Lawyer of the Year in San Antonio

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dallas-based family law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, is pleased to announce that 18 of its attorneys have earned a place on The Best Lawyers in America list for 2026.

“We’re deeply grateful to our peers and the legal community for this recognition,” said Mr. Downing. “Our team works tirelessly on behalf of our clients, and it’s always meaningful to see their dedication acknowledged in this way.”

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The firm’s four name partners, Richard J. Orsinger, Keith M. Nelson, R. Scott Downing and Jeffrey O. Anderson, were among 14 ONDA attorneys recognized by the legal guide for expertise in family law. In addition, partner R. Porter Corrigan was named San Antonio Lawyer of the Year for family law.

“We’re deeply grateful to our peers and the legal community for this recognition,” said Mr. Downing. “Our team works tirelessly on behalf of our clients, and it’s always meaningful to see their dedication acknowledged in this way.”

Also named to The Best Lawyers in America’s 32nd edition are ONDA partners Brad M. LaMorgese, Paula A. Bennett, Amber Liddell Alwais, Paul Hewett, Holly Rampy Baird, David P. Housel Jr., David Findley and Scott Rewak, along with associate Christopher R. Konneker.

Four additional ONDA attorneys, associates Melissa Cowle, Kaleigh Downing, Caroline Near and Alison Etherly, were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list, which highlights attorneys in the first decade of their practice.

The Best Lawyers in America conducts a rigorous review process, which includes voting by peers. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence.

View the full guide here.

About ONDA

Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson has served families for more than 30 years. With offices in Dallas, Frisco and San Antonio, ONDA is one of Texas’ largest family law firms. Each partner is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and each is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.

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