Esther Donald

Esther R. Donald is a family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Dallas. Esther works with couples 50 and over who are navigating divorce with adult children, with spouses who want a private and out-of-court process, and with couples managing substantial marital estates who are seeking creative property division outside the courtroom. She serves Dallas and Collin counties, including Highland Park, University Park, Plano, Frisco, and Allen. Her practice is focused entirely on collaborative and cooperative family law solutions, including collaborative divorce, gray divorce, complex property division, customized co-parenting plans, and premarital and marital property agreements. Esther is a Master Credentialed Collaborative Professional through Collaborative Divorce Texas and has served as Course Director for the State Bar of Texas Annual Collaborative Law Course. Esther's clients are educated and emotionally intelligent — couples who want to prioritize what is most important, including protecting children and preserving financial assets. The goal is always a mutually acceptable resolution reached in an atmosphere of privacy and respect. Esther has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Family Law from 2017 through 2026, named to LawDragon's 500 Leading Family Lawyers in 2025 and 2026, selected to Texas Super Lawyers every year from 2016 through 2025, and recognized by D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas in 2025 and 2026. She is known for her collaborative, solution-focused approach.