Donald E. "Don" Godwin

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

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Dallas, Texas

13+ years experience

Updated: Dec 31, 2025

Contact Information

214-939-4400

https://www.godwinbowman.com/attorneys/donald-e-godwin/

Ross Tower 500 North Akard Street, Suite 1100 Dallas TX US

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Bio

Donald E. "Don" Godwin is a dedicated Litigation - Trusts and Estates attorney serving clients throughout Texas. With 13 years of legal experience, E. "Don" Godwin provides comprehensive representation in Litigation - Trusts and Estates matters. E. "Don" Godwin is affiliated with Godwin Bowman PC, where the focus is on client-centered service. Donald E. "Don" Godwin combines legal skill with genuine concern for client outcomes. E. "Don" Godwin is proud to serve the Texas community through quality legal representation.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Texas

State Capital

Austin

Highest Court

Texas Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Texas

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$225-$425/hr

Fee Model Notes

Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Family Law
Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Practice Area: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Practice Area: Energy Law
Practice Area: Environmental Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Environmental
Practice Area: Oil and Gas Law
Best Lawyers in America, 2012–2026
Named a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation, 2020, 2023-2026
Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers, 2024-2026
Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2023-2026
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2003–2025
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2011–2025
7-time selection to The Dallas 500 – The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth by D CEO Magazine, 2016-2025
Chambers USA Regional Spotlight, Dispute Resolution, 2023
Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, 2015–2023
Ranked among the Best Law Firms by US News in Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Defense
Recognized in Commercial Litigation by Chambers USA Guide, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
16-time selection to Thomson Reuters’ “Top 100 Lawyers in Dallas/Fort Worth” as published in Texas Monthly & Super Lawyers magazines (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010-2020)
Inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame for Leading Lawyers in America
Selected among the "50 Lions of the Texas Bar" by Texas Lawbook
10-time selection to Thomson Reuters' "Top 100 Lawyers in Texas" as published in Texas Monthly & Super Lawyers magazines (2003-2006, 2012, 2014-2018)
Designated as one of the Top Five DFW Defenders, Dallas Business Journal, 2006, 2010
5-time selection to "Who's Who in Energy" in Dallas, Houston and Pittsburgh by the American City Business Journals, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
16-time selection to Thomson Reuters' "Top 100 Lawyers in Dallas/Fort Worth" as published in Texas Monthly & Super Lawyers magazines (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Selected to Texas Super Lawyers Advisory Board, 2010-2013
Selected in the Dallas Business Journal's list of the Top 10 Litigators/Trial Lawyers in the D/FW Metroplex, 2003
Received the Distinguished Alumni Award for Private Practice from SMU Dedman School of Law for 2003