Background
II, Carl Lewis Estes was born on February 9, 1936 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Joe E. and Carroll E.
II, Carl Lewis Estes was born on February 9, 1936 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Joe E. and Carroll E.
Bachelor of Science, University Texas, 1957; Bachelor of Laws, University Texas, 1960.
Law clerk, Supreme Court of the United States Court, 1960-1961; associate firm, Vinson & Elkins, Houston, 1961-1969; partner, Vinson & Elkins, since 1970.
Board of directors Houston Grand Opera Association, Houston Arboretum. Fellow American Bar Foundation, Texas Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association, International Bar Association, American Law Institute, American College Probate Counsel, Texas Bar Association, Internat.Fiscal Association, International Academy Estate and Trust Law, Asia Society (board directors).
Married Gay Gooch, August 29, 1959. Children: Adrienne Virginia, Margaret Ellen.