Estes Ewing & Payne Earns Client Praise in Best Law Firms Survey
Estes Ewing & Payne is singled out in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms as one of the best in Dallas-Fort Worth. The firm received Tier 1 rankings for the DFW metro area for commercial litigation, family law, arbitration, ERISA litigation and labor and employment litigation. We also were rated for ethics and professional […]
Groundbreaking Litigation Boutique Enters New Chapter as Estes Ewing & Payne
Respected firm opens new downtown Dallas office with new name DALLAS – One of the first women-owned law firms in North Texas enters a new chapter in its nearly 20-year history with a new name and offices, while maintaining the same dedication to clients. Effective immediately, the respected Dallas-based litigation boutique Estes Thorne Ewing & […]
Six Firm Partners Earn 2027 Lawdragon Leading Litigator Honors
They say excellence is contagious and the proof is in the 50% growth in the number of firm attorneys named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list. That growth reflects the continued outstanding work of our partners. Returning to the Leading Litigators guide as five-time honorees are partners Dawn Estes, Carol Payne, Linda […]
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 […]