$ 400-500 per hour
Abby has built a practice representing people from all walks of life, from single mothers to CEOs and entrepreneurs during some of the most difficult times in their lives. She brings a unique ability to understand and relate to people at the most fundamental level when representing her clients, both inside and outside of the courtroom.
Abby has experience in complex property division cases, as well as pre- and postmarital agreements and child support and custody matters, including those involving the UCCJEA and 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Abby’s background as a commercial litigator gives her an edge and, while she always strives to resolve matters in the most amicable and efficient manner, she is a skilled advocate in court who gets straight to critical issues and gets results effectively. The breadth of her legal experience, coupled with her dedication, sets her apart from her peers.
For her work in family law, Abby has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine and she has consistently earned selection to Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters and to the Best Lawyers in America.
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19 years
$ 400-500 per hour
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3811 Turtle Creek Blvd, Suite 2000, Dallas, TX, 75219
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Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Abby has been working on behalf of myself and my children for over five years now through several family law matters including divorce and I find her to be exceptionally honest, thorough, efficient, knowledgeable and caring. If you need family law help in Texas, Abby is the lawyer you should have wo...
Posted by Beth | November 19, 2014
My experience with Abby was the best I have had with any professional in any situation in my life. I had been sued for divorce unexpectedly, was told by other attorneys that due to the fact that I was sued in Texas and I live in Tennessee I was basically had no rights. A fine Memphis lawyer friend re...
Posted by Susie | August 27, 2014
Abby and her team were amazing! They helped me in my custody case. She was upfront and honest about her fees, the probable outcome of the case, the likelihood of my ex paying my fees and never once suggested the truth be stretched. She was all about what was best for my child first then me, that's th...
Posted by Tim | February 19, 2014
Abby is both an exceptional attorney and a genuinely good person. She helped me achieve a positive resolution to a family matter which she characterized as (truly) a "unique case." She was strategic, practical, patient, thorough and very detail oriented in handling all aspects of my case. She was als...
Posted by Caroline | September 19, 2013
Abby is an effective and extremely competent attorney. She worked with me on some very complicated divorce issues related to military divorce. She is compassionate and thoughtful regarding custody issues and the well being and future of the children in a divorce. Abby is professional, responsive, cou...
"Abby is one of the finest family law attorneys around. She is particularly talented at handling very complex and emotional cases and resolving them in an efficient manner. Any client who hires Abby can be assured that he or she is in the best hands possible during a difficult time in their life. I would recommend Abby without hesitation for anyone in need of a first rate family law attorney."
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2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, D Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2012
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2011
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2019 - Present
Partner, Estes Thorne & Carr
2014 - 2019
Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
2008 - 2014
Shareholder, David & Goodman
Fellow
2001
Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Divorce Drama
2015
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