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Dallas Family Law Firm Elevates Three Attorneys to Partner

July 7, 2026 Elle Grinnell

Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson has promoted family law attorneys Melissa Cowle, Christopher Lambert and Christopher Konneker to partner, expanding the leadership ranks of one of Texas’s largest family law firms. Cowle is based in the firm’s Dallas office and both Lambert and Konneker practice in the firm’s Frisco office. All three are board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and handle a broad range of family law matters, according to a news release. 

Cowle has been licensed in Texas since 2016 and has spent her legal career with the firm representing clients in divorce, child custody, property division, support, marital agreements and other family law matters. 

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Gabrielle “Elle” Grinnell is assisting with coverage on lateral moves and pro bono, public service, and diversity.

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