D Magazine Selects 3 Estes Thorne Partners Among Dallas’ Best

Partners Dawn Estes, Abby Ewing and Carol Payne have again been recognized among the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine in recognition of their combination of Big Law expertise and uniquely personal approach to law that is based on listening and collaboration. The results are impressive. Their experience-backed approach has produced exceptional outcomes in […]

Jessica Thorne, Abby Ewing Share Divorce Advice with D Magazine

In its recent Family Law issue, D Magazine turned to North Texas’ top Family Law attorneys, Abby Ewing and Jessica Thorne to hear their insights on divorce. Abby spoke about the rise of the gray divorce among those that are 50 and older. “Many clients tell me they didn’t realize they were incompatible until they […]

Dawn Estes Recognized Among Leading Lawyers in America

We once again have the honor to herald the selection of our very own Dawn Estes among the elite ranks of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America. Just how elite is this recognition? Honoring the best of the country’s best attorneys, regardless of practice focus, Dawn is one of 23 Commercial Litigators nationwide and just […]

Best Law Firms Honors

https://vimeo.com/1025261351 Being named “best” is an honor and responsibility. So, we are grateful, and we take it seriously.   We are proud that our collective work means that once again, our firm was selected among the best law firms for handling commercial litigation, family law, arbitration, ethics and professional responsibility law and labor & employment litigation. […]

Family Law Group Earns Lawdragon Recognition

In its quest to identify the country’s top Family Law practitioners, Lawdragon solicited nominations, conducted robust research, and queried peers and clients. In the end, we are proud to announce that all four of Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne’s Family Law attorneys were recognized among the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers.  Jessica Thorne, Abby […]

Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne Celebrates Firm’s 16th Anniversary

Ours is a story 16 years in, and still going strong.   Launched in 2008, we made immediate headlines for being one of Texas’ rare women-owned law firms. While we have carried that mantle proudly, it’s never been the focus of our practice.   From Day One, our purpose has been to provide clients with the sophisticated representation […]

Six Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Honors

To be honest, it can be a little difficult to sound humble when it comes time to announce your attorneys’ collective 82 Texas Super Lawyers recognitions since the inaugural guide was published in 2003.   So, we’ll just stick with the facts.   A total of six firm attorneys, Dawn Estes, Jessica Thorne, Abby Ewing, Carol Payne, […]

4 Firm Partners Among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America for 2025

We pride ourselves on being strong litigators, so we are proud that the publisher of Lawdragon thinks so too. This year’s 500 Leading Litigators in America includes Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne partners Dawn Estes, Carol Payne, Linda Moore and Jennifer Henry, citing their exceptional skills in commercial litigation.  The guide highlights 500 of the […]