Contact number
+1 214 599 4000Provided by Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne PLLC
The business litigation attorneys at Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne are recognized across Texas for our high level of client service and ability to win. We thrive when working collaboratively as a team with clients, and we make it a point to listen to and understand the people involved and what motivates them. We are focused on helping our clients achieve their goals, whatever they may be.
Our legal strategy is not one-size-fits-all; it is determined by your unique circumstances and goals. In many instances, we’re able to avoid the courtroom and secure favorable settlements without the need for litigation. But we believe the only way to do that is to be willing, ready and able to go to trial or arbitration. If and when that becomes necessary, we’ll be ready.
Our firm has decades of experience with business disputes of all shapes and sizes. Here are some examples:
Provided by Chambers
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne is highlighted for its general commercial litigation acumen. Its attorneys offer particular expertise in energy-related matters, but clients also hail from a range of further industries including technology, financial services and insurance.
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne represented Shell Energy North America in commercial litigation against NextEra arising from the unprecedented February 2021 Winter Storm Uri, centering on a complex force majeure dispute involving extreme weather-related supply chain disruptions and contractual performance under Texas law.
Provided by Chambers
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne is an excellent entrepreneurial group that is team-oriented and client-focused. Its attorneys are attuned, commercial and make smart decisions for their clients.
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne is client-focused and has great trial attorneys. The team always puts clients' needs as top priority and is always helpful and responsive.
Communication and creativity are two of the firm's key strengths. Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne listens and understands its clients’ goals and optics, formulating a strategy from the initial referral to meet those goals and creatively adapting as the lawsuit proceeds. The team is light on the pen, experienced in all aspects of dispute resolution and intelligent in its staffing.
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne is good at training new lawyers and is a nimble practice. All of its lawyers are savvy and understand that it's not a one-size-fits-all approach to law. The firm also has a good reputation in the community, and the team works well together.
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne is an excellent entrepreneurial group that is team-oriented and client-focused. Its attorneys are attuned, commercial and make smart decisions for their clients.
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne is client-focused and has great trial attorneys. The team always puts clients' needs as top priority and is always helpful and responsive.
Communication and creativity are two of the firm's key strengths. Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne listens and understands its clients’ goals and optics, formulating a strategy from the initial referral to meet those goals and creatively adapting as the lawsuit proceeds. The team is light on the pen, experienced in all aspects of dispute resolution and intelligent in its staffing.
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne is good at training new lawyers and is a nimble practice. All of its lawyers are savvy and understand that it's not a one-size-fits-all approach to law. The firm also has a good reputation in the community, and the team works well together.
Provided by Chambers
Dawn Estes is the co-founder of Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne. She is acclaimed for her trial acumen on a wide range of matters, with experience related to breach of contract disputes, intellectual property and an impressive range of further commercial litigation.
Dawn is a powerhouse presence on big federal cases.
Dawn brings a great energy to the practice of law. No matter how many things she's juggling, she always has a positive attitude. She is passionate about the law and a really good ambassador for the legal profession. Dawn is an extremely respected and knowledgeable practitioner and a strong, gritty and fearless trial lawyer.
Dawn is a wonderful trial attorney and advocate for her clients.
Dawn is a strong practitioner who is outstanding on her feet. She is also client-oriented and collaborative.
Dawn has strong advocacy skills and knows how to articulate complex issues to the other side. She can also read litigation strategies very well.
Provided by Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne PLLC
Ariana Boyd
Blake Edwards
Carol Payne
Jennifer Henry
Jessalyn McAlister Behbahani
Linda Moore
Lori Carr
Samantha Brown
Provided by Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne PLLC
Construction
Energy
Financial Services
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Multi-level Marketing
Real Estate
Retail and Fitness
Telecommunications
Trucking and Transportation