April Nordhaus

April Nordhaus is a McKinney native with an understanding of-and deep care for-the community and its residents. She is recognized in the region for her compassion while providing expert counsel in estate and trust cases. She also handles probate, guardianship, and small business formations. April received a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Texas Christian University in 1998, and her law degree cum laude from Texas Wesleyan University’s School of Law in 2002. In addition, she is certified as a general civil law mediator and family law mediator. April's first job after law school was with The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc, wherein she sat down with families who recently lost a close family member to provide probate guidance, assess the financial situation, and discuss estate planning matters. April prides herself in making a positive difference in her clients’ lives. Efficiency and compassion are the cornerstones to her practice. She was named by Goldline Research as one of The Most Dependable Lawyers (Trusts & Estates) of Texas as published in Forbes Magazine in August 2008. April has a four-year-old daughter who attends McKinney Christian Academy and she is married to fellow attorney, Ryan Nordhaus.