also known as Esther Donald
Esther R. Donald has immersed herself in the collaborative law model and has been distinguished as a credentialed Collaborative Divorce lawyer, one of a select few in Texas. Her clients appreciate that she blends her life experiences and collaborative training with logic, patience, and persuasion to move even the most emotional family law cases toward a positive and peaceful future. Her focus is on collaborative and cooperative divorces, premarital agreements, and marital property agreements.
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Acquired: 1988
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8350 N. Central Expressway, Ste 1700, Dallas, TX, 75206
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Posted by Jill | November 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A perfect fit from our first meeting!
I knew within minutes of our initial consultation that Esther was the ideal lawyer for me. She shines with a combination of warmth and wisdom that was exactly what I was looking for in someone to represent me in my divorce. When I explained that my soon to be ex-husband and I were hoping for ...
Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very Professional
It was difficult to come into a consultation for a divorce. Divorce is a very tough and emotional process. In my initial consultation, Esther took her time to listen to my case. It was then that I knew I was in great hands. Whenever I had a question (at any time or day), I was able to ask Esther or h...
"Esther is one of the smartest and hardworking attorneys that I know. She represents her clients with zeal and wisdom, two traits that seldom are found in the same person."
"Esther is one of the strongest all-around lawyers I know. As an advocate, she possesses the highest level of discernment, which helps our clients find the best possible long-term solutions for their families."
"Esther is the benchmark for what a good family should be. She is thoughtful, reasonable and compassionate. Esther's overarching concern is for helping her client's understand and protect their interests and the best interests of their children."
"I have known Esther Donald for over 10 years and have had the opportunity of working with her first as opposing counsel and now as a co-worker. Esther is a highly-skilled family law attorney: She is very intelligent, ethical, engaging, practical, and she a strong advocate for her clients. Esther's clients are extremely well represented and I am pleased to have the chance to endorse her and her excellent work."
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Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2022
Top 50 Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2022
Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2022
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2022
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2021
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2021
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2020
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2019
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2018
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
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Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2017
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2016
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2017 - Present
Partner, GoransonBain Ausley
2014 - 2017
Associate, GoransonBain Ausley
2004 - 2014
Associate, The Shapiro Law Firm
2021 - Present
Collin County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionCharter Board Member
2020 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Annual Collaborative Law CoursePlanning Committee
Member
Vice President
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Member
2022 - 2022
Dallas Bar AssociationMembership Chair
2022 - 2023
Collin County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionSecretary
2022 - 2022
State Bar of Texas, Annual Collaborative Law CourseCourse Director
2021 - 2021
State Bar of Texas, Annual Collaborative Law CourseAssistant Course Director
2019 - 2019
Dallas Bar FoundationFellow
2019 - 2020
Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law SectionChair
2018 - 2019
Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law SectionVice Chair
1988
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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English