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,” so it is no surprise that Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne family law partners Jessica Thorne, Abby Ewing and Stephanie Matherne have each earned a place in the 2026 edition of Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers. This is the fourth year that Jessica and Abby have been honored with this distinction, and the third for Stephanie. 

Jessica, Abby, and Stephanie advise clients in all family law disputes, including high net worth divorces, child custody suits, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements, offering a strategic and tailored approach to every case and trusted counsel for clients with sophisticated needs. As another client said of the team, “You were not just my lawyers – you were my advocates, allies, and a source of strength.” 

That dedication has not gone unnoticed throughout the state and nation. In addition to being honored by Lawdragon, all three were honored earlier this year by Texas Super Lawyers, and Jessica and Abby each earned repeat recognition from The Best Lawyers in America. Stephanie was selected to the Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation, which recognizes the top young attorneys in the country.  

We offer our congratulations once more to these outstanding lawyers, and we are honored that Lawdragon has recognized them again.