Nine Firm Attorneys Honored by The Best Lawyers in America
We have come to expect seeing familiar names from our firm occupy their rightful places in such respected legal guides as The Best Lawyers in America. We are happy to say that the 2027 Best Lawyers guide brought more of the same. Seven of our attorneys retained their spots among the top 5% of attorneys […]
Stephanie Matherne, Kim Winnubst Return to Lawdragon’s ‘Next Generation’ Honors List
Stephanie Matherne and Kim Winnubst have taken slightly different paths toward excellence, but they now stand shoulder to shoulder as four-time honorees on the Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation legal guide to the top young attorneys in the country. Kim focuses on commercial litigation, handling business and contract disputes, consumer fraud cases, employment matters and personal and injury and wrongful death […]
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne Ranked Among Dallas’ Best Firms by Chambers USA
Co-founder Dawn Estes also earns litigation honors DALLAS – Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne, one of North Texas’ most highly regarded boutique law firms, and founding member Dawn Estes have been recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA legal guide. Estes Thorne is listed among the top general commercial litigation firms in Dallas-Fort Worth, with Ms. Estes recognized individually for her expertise in general commercial litigation. Chambers USA, a division of the […]
Eight Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne Attorneys Return to Texas Super Lawyers Ranks for 2026
Check out our “Super 8” attorneys who, as a group, have been named for the second year in a row to the Texas Super Lawyers legal guide. The 2026 Super Lawyers guide honors the top 5% of lawyers in each state. Selections are based on nominations, staff research, peer recommendations and professional accomplishments. Name partners […]
Dawn Estes, Abby Ewing and Carol Payne Earn More Honors from D Magazine
Blending an enviable record of courtroom and boardroom success with a dedication to the needs of corporate and individual clients, it comes as no surprise that partners Dawn Estes, Abby Ewing and Carol Payne have again earned a place on Best Lawyers in Dallas list. Dawn and Carol were honored for their excellence in business/commercial litigation, and Abby was […]
Dawn Estes Tells Chambers Audience That Professional Honors Are Opportunities, Not Destinations
Chambers USA recently confirmed something about Dawn Estes that we’ve known for a long time: When she speaks, people listen. As such, it was no small wonder that the prestigious publisher of legal guides invited her to be a panelist for its “Leveraging Your Spotlight Ranking for Impact” webinar. Speaking from experience and with authority, Dawn has always […]
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne Adds Three Attorneys to Growing Roster
New attorneys strengthen firm’s focus on commercial, family law DALLAS – Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne, which has combined big-firm experience and personal service to create one of the most successful boutique law firms in Texas, has added three attorneys to bolster its services in commercial litigation and family law. Joining the firm are partner T. Blake […]
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne Again Captures Chambers Recognition
For the fourth time in as many years, we are proud to be recognized by the prestigious Chambers Spotlight Texas guide. We are included among the leading Texas-based Commercial Litigation firms for our work in state and federal trial and appellate courts. We were exceptionally honored that Chambers chose to tell our firm’s story in […]
Chambers USA Singles Out Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne for Praise
Since opening Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne 18 years ago, we’ve never taken for granted the opportunity we’ve been given to set an example for other women-owned law firms and individual practitioners to follow. We’re happy to report that Chambers USA, the gold standard of legal rankings, data and analysis, thinks we are succeeding on that goal. As part of its annual Regional Spotlight Texas, which recognizes […]
Dawn Estes Receives Repeat Lawdragon Leading Lawyer Honor
Dawn Estes is once, twice, three times a Leading Lawyer. For a third consecutive year, our founding partner has been selected to the Lawdragon Leading Lawyers in America list, adding 2026 to previous recognitions in 2024 and 2025. Dawn is one of 23 attorneys on the nationwide list rated by Lawdragon for excellence in commercial litigation and one of eight Dallas-Fort […]