$ 400-500 per hour
About Abby
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Family
100%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 19 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 24 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC
3811 Turtle Creek Blvd, Suite 2000, Dallas, TX, 75219
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Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Kerri | September 10, 2013 | Marriage & Prenuptials
Prenup Agreement
Abby represented me when my husband and I worked out our prenuptial agreement. She listened very carefully to my objectives for the agreeement. Then, she patiently explained potential scenarios, many of which I had not considered. She helped me prioritize my concerns and made suggestions as to how ...
Posted by David | September 09, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend
I highly recommend Abby Ewing as an attorney. Abby is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. She led me through easily the most difficult time of my life (i.e., divorce) with a high level of professionalism. She was highly responsive to my numerous questions regardless of her obligations. She is ver...
Posted by Julie | March 31, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Beware Of DMG and Abby Ewing!
She was insensitive and uncaring. When I informed her my Mother was dying during my divorce Abby said " Yep You have alot going on". Do not use this law firm. They are not worth the money they charge.
Abby Lyn Ewing's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Jennifer Hargrave
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Janet Brumley
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James Mueller
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David Crooks
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Monica Peters
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Ashley Wysocki
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Michael Wysocki
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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Estes Thorne & Carr
2014 - 2019
Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
2008 - 2014
Shareholder, David & Goodman
Associations
Texas Family Law Foundation
State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
Collaborative Law Institute of Texas
Order of Barristers
Dallas Bar Foundation
Fellow
Denton County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Mullenaux v. Graham County, 82 P.3d 362 (Ariz. App. 2004)
Las Colinas Obstetrics v. Villalba, 324 S.W.3d 634 (Tex.App. [5th] 2010)
Education
2001
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Juris Doctor
1997
Arizona State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Fox4 Live
Divorce Drama
Publications
2015
Languages
English