Best Law Firms Bestows 2026 Honors on Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne once again has been ranked as a top-tier firm by the Best Law Firms legal guide. Rankings are based on editorial research paired with clients and competitor feedback, so modestly, but proudly, who are we to disagree? The firm earned Tier 1 status, the highest awarded, among Dallas-Fort Worth firms in six categories for 2026: commercial litigation, family law, ethics and professional responsibility law, arbitration, ERISA litigation, and […]
Lawdragon Awards Repeat Recognition to Family Law Group
Amid the waves of stress and uncertainty that accompany family law disputes, our family law group is a beacon of calm and comfort for our clients, helping them to resolve their disputes both in and outside of the courtroom. The lawyers in our family law group are, in the words of one client, “simply outstanding,” […]
Eight Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne Lawyers Celebrate Super Lawyers Recognition
The only thing better than piling up praise and plaudits one by one is adding them two by two – which brings us to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers legal guide and another banner performance by our versatile lineup of outstanding lawyers. Eight firm attorneys, up from six a year ago, are included in the […]
Lawdragon Honors 4 Firm Partners as Leading Litigators for 2026
It’s another day, another list of honors for the lawyers of Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne and today’s list is brought to you by the letter “L.” More specifically, the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list, which honors the nation’s top litigators across a wide range of practice areas. Partners Dawn Estes, Carol Payne, […]
Seven Firm Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers, Including Two Lawyer of the Year Honors
Having one of your partners selected as a 2026 Lawyer of the Year by The Best Lawyers in America is cause for celebration. The party just gets bigger when the oldest and most respected peer-review guides in the nation bestows that honor on two of your partners. We could not be more proud to announce […]
Stephanie Matherne, Kim Winnubst Honored by Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation
We are proud to announce that family law partner Stephanie Matherne and commercial litigation partner Kim Winnubst again have been selected to the Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation legal guide to the top young attorneys in the country. A trusted advocate for clients facing the complex issues involved in divorce, Stephanie regularly counsels […]
Stephanie Matherne: From Challenge to Commitment
Attorneys are known for their competitive nature, and Stephanie Matherne, family law partner at Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne, is no exception. It was a casual remark from her husband, John, during the COVID-19 lockdown that prompted an unexpected shift. A military veteran and long-time runner, John had renewed his commitment to daily runs during […]
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 […]
Chambers Honors Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne Among Texas’ Leading Commercial Litigation Firms
Accomplishing anything in three consecutive years is cause for celebration. But when it is three consecutive years of being honored as one of the top Texas-based commercial litigation firms by Chambers and Partners, well, that’s a whole different level of pride and joy. “We are proud to again be recognized for the Commercial Litigation […]
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 […]