We are proud to announce that nine attorneys at Mueller Family Law Group have been recognized in the 2026 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars℠ lists, one of the most respected and longest-running peer-review honors in the legal profession. The honorees include six attorneys named to the Super Lawyers® list and three attorneys named to the Rising Stars℠ list, which recognizes exceptional attorneys earlier in their careers.
2026 Super Lawyers® Honorees
We are proud to congratulate the following attorneys on their inclusion in the 2026 Super Lawyers® list:
- Jim Mueller, Owner & Managing Partner — honored every year since 2014. Jim is board-certified in Family Law, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and International Academy of Family Lawyers, and one of just 100 attorneys nationwide named a Diplomat of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers.
- George Parker, Partner — honored since 2003. A founding partner of the firm, George has been board-certified in Family Law since 1986 and has spent nearly four decades representing families across North Texas.
- Jonathan J. Bates, Partner — honored every year since 2009. Jonathan is a past Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and past President of both the Texas Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
- Rob McAngus, Partner — honored every year since 2022. Board-certified in Family Law, Rob chairs the Texas Family Law Foundation's Legislative Committee, helping shape family law policy across the state.
- Abby M. Foster, Partner — honored every year since 2023. Board-certified in Family Law, Abby has litigated cases across seven North Texas counties and was named Collin County's Young Lawyer of the Year for 2019–2020.
- Kim M. Meaders, Attorney — newly honored in 2025, recognized again in 2026. Kim's practice is devoted entirely to family law, and clients know her as a focused, tenacious advocate.
Recognizing the Next Generation: 2026 Rising Stars℠
Rising Stars℠ honors attorneys who are earlier in their careers but have already earned outstanding peer recognition. This year, three of our attorneys received this distinction:
- Ryan Branch, Attorney — honored every year since 2021. Ryan focuses on complex, high-stakes cases involving significant assets and contested custody, bringing the discipline of ten years as a U.S. Air Force cryptologic linguist to his practice.
- Shane Landers, Attorney — honored since 2024. Shane joined the firm as a law clerk in 2018 and has since become known for his results in complex divorces and high-conflict custody cases.
- Ravi V. Mohan, Attorney — honored in 2020–2022 and again since 2024. Licensed to practice across three states, Ravi is known for pairing aggressive preparation with compassion for his clients.
Their selections reflect what we have always known: that the standard of excellence at Mueller Family Law Group isn't limited to our most senior attorneys. It runs throughout the entire team.
More About Super Lawyers® Recognition
Super Lawyers® has spent more than two decades evaluating legal talent through a patented, peer-driven selection process. Selection is based on peer nominations, independent research, and evaluation of professional achievement — no fee or self-nomination can influence the process. Only the top five percent of attorneys in each state earn a place on the list, making it one of the most credible signals of how an attorney is regarded within the legal community.
A Pattern of Recognized Excellence
These 2026 honors continue a pattern of recognition for Mueller Family Law Group, whose attorneys have also been named to Best Lawyers in America® and Best Law Firms in America. Taken together, these honors reflect a firm that continues to earn the respect of peers and clients alike at the highest levels of Texas family law. Please join us in congratulating our attorneys on these well-deserved recognitions.
If you are facing a divorce, child custody dispute, or other family law matter in Dallas or Collin County, you deserve a team the legal community itself recognizes as exceptional. Contact Mueller Family Law Group today at (214) 225-6766 or schedule a consultation online to get started.
