The Best Lawyers in America Honors 17 Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson Attorneys

Hallmark legal guide names firm founder Richard Orsinger ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for family law

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson (ONDA), one of the largest family law firms in Texas, is pleased to announce that 17 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. In addition, ONDA is Top-Listed in Frisco for having the most family lawyers recognized in the 2025 edition.

The legal guide’s 2025 edition also recognized firm founder Richard Orsinger as family law “Lawyer of the Year” in San Antonio and recognized him for appellate work as well. Best Lawyers confers the Lawyer of the Year designation to only 0.4% of attorneys nationwide.

The 2025 list also honors name partners Keith Nelson, Scott Downing and Jeff Anderson and partner Brad LaMorgese for excellence in family law. Mr. LaMorgese was also touted for his appellate work.

“We are thrilled to have our talent and dedication recognized by the legal community,” said Mr. Downing. “While we are well aware of the excellence of our team, it is always inspiring to receive acknowledgment from our peers.”

The Best Lawyers in America also honored ONDA partners Amber Liddell Alwais, Paul Hewett, Holly Baird, R. Porter Corrigan, David Housel, David Findley, Scott Rewak, Christopher R. Konneker and Paula Bennett each of whom has earned repeat recognition for their work in family law matters. Additionally, Ms. Bennett received honors for her mediation practice.

In addition to the firm’s Best Lawyers honorees, partner Jacob Jeffries and associates Melissa Cowle and Christopher Lambert were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, which recognizes those who demonstrate legal excellence early in their career. Ms. Cowle received further honors for her arbitration and mediation work.

Best Lawyers analyzed 23 million votes to compile its honoree list, a process that includes peer reviews, nominations and vetting by editorial staff to determine eligibility.

See the full list 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.