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Dawn Ryan Budner
About Dawn
Biography
Dawn Ryan Budner combines over 20 years of comprehensive litigation practice with a passion for making a difference in the lives of her clients. Dawn’s formidable skills as a trial lawyer were gleaned from years in a highly competitive, prestigious Dallas law firm, where she was made an equity partner. Dawn honed her trial skills by trying cases in state and federal courts, obtaining multi-million dollar jury verdicts. Dawn’s experience in business and corporate litigation matters gives her a breadth and depth of knowledge applicable to business issues arising in divorce. This specialized experience provides Calabrese Huff clients with an edge when Dawn handles their large divorces with complex business and property issues.
Dawn also brings a real concern and empathy for the negative impact of divorce on the lives of her clients and often, their children. When possible, Dawn guides her clients toward the collaborative process, which employs a team approach tailor made to the specific issues in the case. Dawn finds the collaborative process more satisfying to clients in even the most complex scenarios, with settlement possibilities that generally are not available at the courthouse. When litigation is the best or only course of action, Dawn is committed to making a difficult experience as productive and efficient as possible for her clients.
Dawn graduated in the top 2% of her class at the University of Texas Law School, earning the honors of Chancellor and Order of the Coif, and serving as an Articles Editor on the Texas Law Review. After law school, Dawn served as a briefing attorney to the former Chief Judge of the Western District of Texas.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Licensed in Texas for 35 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
The Budner Firm PLLC
1717 Arts Plaza, APT 1902, Dallas, TX, 75201
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Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Custody Dispute
Dawn was invaluable throughout the process. She came into my case after my initial attorney had done a less than stellar job protecting a dad's custody rights. Smart, imminently competent, perceptive and effective in front of a judge, Dawn prevailed in a case where she started at a significant dis...
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"Dawn is an excellent family lawyer who is very comfortable in the courtroom when her client needs court intervention, and she is also an excellent strategist when settling cases. She is passionate about the welfare of the family encouraging settlement where it benefits the client. She also practices collaborative law which gives her another tool in her toolbox to help clients who desire to stay in control of the process and outcomes. Dawn's background as a partner in a major law firm handling large corporate and commercial litigation matters gives her a leg up when dealing with large financial estates in family law. She is also amazingly bright and enjoyable to be around. I highly recommend Dawn Budner!"
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Experience
Honors
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2019
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2019
Best Lawyer in Dallas, D Magazine
2018
America's most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2018
Top Attorney, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Texas Leaders, Texas Lawyers Magazine
2017
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2013
Women's AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
"Super Lawyer", • Selected as “Super Lawyer” in Texas Monthly
2006
"Super Lawyer", • Selected as “Super Lawyer” in Texas Monthly
2005
“Super Lawyer”, • Selected as “Super Lawyer” in Texas Monthly
2005
"Rising Star", • Selected as “Rising Star” in Texas Monthly
2004
"Rising Star", • Selected as “Rising Star” in Texas Monthly
1997
More than 200 hours, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
1995
More than 200 hours, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
1994
More than 400 hours, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Managing Partner, The Budner Firm PLLC
2015 - Present
Partner, Calabrese Huff
2007 - 2012
Owner, The Budner Law Firm
1999 - 2006
Partner & Director of Litigation Skills Training Program, Bell Nunnally & Martin, LLP
1991 - 1999
Equity Partner (and Associate), Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal, Dallas, Texas
1990 - 1991
Briefing Attorney, Chambers of Honorable James R. Nowlin
Associations
2007 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of TexasMember
1991 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2016
National Association of Urban Debate LeaguesBoard Member
2006 - 2008
Collaborative Law DallasMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Allen Breaux and Joe Ambrogio v. City of Garland, et al., Civil Action No. 3:94-CV-2291-D
Plaintiffs' verdict for $27.7 million
Anwar Soliman, et al. v. American Airlines, et al., Cause No. 94-8428-C
Plaintiffs' verdict for $24.05 million
Vangela Cosby v. Pecan Valley Nut Company, Cause No. DC-97-01352 in the 116th District Court in Dallas County
Sale rescinded
Phillip Busch v. Basic Organics, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 3:06-CV-2261-L
Motion to Dismiss in favor of David Hawk
Education
1990
University of Texas School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1987
University of Texas
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2006
Associate Training
Cost-Effectiveness
2005
Writing Conference
MCLE Teaching/Writing
2004
Writing Conference
MCLE Teaching/Writing
2004
Associate Training
Make Your Legal Career What You Want It To Be
2004
Associate Training
Ethical Billing
2003
Writing Conference
MCLE Teaching/Writing
2002
Associate Training
Dealing with Documents in Complex Cases
2002
Associate Training
Written Discovery: the Practical Advantage
2001
Associate Training
Preparing A Witness for Deposition
2001
Associate Training
Taking Depositions
2000
Associate Training
Client Development and Maintenance
2000
Associate Training
Discovery Under the Texas Rules
2000
Associate Training
How to Develop A Case Plan
2000
Associate Training
Trial Tactics and the Winning Edge
2000
Associate Training
Defensive Pleadings
2000
Associate Training
Federal Practice and Procedures
2000
Associate Training
Drafting the Initial Pleading
2000
Associate Training
Online Research
2000
Associate Training
Legal Research
1999
Associate Training Program
Initial Engagement, Conflicts Issues and Administrative Procedures
1999
Associate Training
Ethical Rules Governing Conflicts of Interest
1998
Litigation Section Meeting
"Three Keys to Suing/Defending the Government"
1998
Governmental Entities
"Four Fundamentals to Successful Contingent Fee Representation Against the Government or its Servants"
Publications
1998
Dallas Bar Litigation Section Meeting
"Three Keys to Suing/Defending the Government"
1998
Texas Bar CLE
"Four Fundamentals to Successful Contingent Fee Representation Against the Government or its Servants"
Languages
English