Litigation: General Commercial
1 Ranked Lawyer
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Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne PLLC
USA 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in USA 2026
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Top figures
5
Partners
1
Offices
2008
Established Year
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Overview
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Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne blends Big Law experience with a highly personal approach to client service. The firm represents Fortune 100 companies and other high-profile clients in business litigation, family law, construction, appellate matters, arbitration, mediation, legal malpractice and labor and employment. Founded in 2008, it is one of the first women-owned boutique law firms in North Texas and remains one of the largest. It's a Certified WBE, and a NAMWOLF member.
Industry sectors (4)
- Financial Services
- Construction
- Healthcare Telecommunications
- Real Estate
Capabilities (8)
- Business Litigation
- Family Law
- Construction Litigation
- Appellate
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Legal Malpractice
- Labor and Employment
Key people
Provided by Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne PLLC
Dawn Estes
Member
Jessica Thorne
Member
Abby Ewing
Member
Carol Payne
Member
T. Blake Edwards
Partner
Jennifer Henry
Partner
Stephanie L. Matherne
Partner
Linda G. Moore
Partner
Kimberly Winnubst
Partner
Lori Carr
Of Counsel
Work & experience
Provided by Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne PLLC
Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne is built on client-centered advocacy, strategic judgment and courtroom readiness. The firm focuses on business and commercial litigation, family law, employment, appellate, legal malpractice and alternative dispute resolution. Attorneys tailor strategies to each client’s goals, pursuing resolutions through negotiation or mediation when possible and litigating aggressively in trial, arbitration and appeals when necessary, with deep insight into complex business issues.
Notable work
Provided by Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne PLLC
Business Litigation
Ongoing
Business litigators handling contract disputes, business breakups and fraud with personalized strategies, trial ready.
Family Law
Ongoing
Client-centered family law counsel for divorce and custody, with insight into finances, assets and long-term impact.
Mediation and Arbitration
Ongoing
Efficient mediation and arbitration for business disputes, led by trained mediators and AAA National Panel arbitrators.
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Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds
Dawn Estes
Litigation: General Commercial
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Top figures
5
Partners
1
Offices
2008
Established Year
Content provided by Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne PLLC
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