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Esther Rosenblum Donald
also known as Esther Donald
About Esther
Biography
Esther R. Donald is a Partner and family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Dallas, Texas.
If you are facing divorce and want to avoid the courtroom, Esther Donald offers a genuinely different path. As one of a select few Texas attorneys to hold the Master Credentialed Collaborative Professional designation from Collaborative Divorce Texas, she brings more than 35 years of experience to clients who want their divorce handled with privacy, creativity, and lasting results.
Esther works primarily with clients seeking a collaborative approach to divorce — including couples navigating gray divorce with high school-age or older children, and high net worth individuals who need a customized, confidential resolution. She serves families in Highland Park, University Park, Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Southlake, and Fort Worth, and across Dallas and Collin counties.
Her practice focuses on collaborative divorce, high net worth divorce, gray divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and complex property division.
Recognized by Best Lawyers in America every year since 2017 and by Texas Super Lawyers every year since 2016, Esther is ready to help you move forward.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 37 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law
Mobile
8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, 75206
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Esther online.
Esther Rosenblum Donald's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
2 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jill | November 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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
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 Rosenblum Donald's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2022
Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 50 Women Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2022
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2022
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2021
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2021
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2018
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, GoransonBain Ausley
2014 - 2017
Associate, GoransonBain Ausley
2004 - 2014
Associate, The Shapiro Law Firm
Associations
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
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
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
Education
1988
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2023
2023
2023
2020
2019
2019
2016
2015
2015
Languages
English