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Biography
David is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. His practice areas include:
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Estate Planning Law
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Probate Law
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Guardianship Law
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Business Law
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Real Estate Law
David belongs to several organizations, currently or in the past, including the San Antonio Estate Planners Council, the Planned Giving Council of San Antonio, and the San Antonio Christian Business Chamber of Commerce. He has been Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2010. Only ten percent of all attorneys in Texas are Board Certified in any practice area, and fewer than one percent are Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law. Board Certification is a mark of excellence and a distinguishing accomplishment. Board Certified lawyers are the only attorneys allowed by the State Bar of Texas to publicly represent themselves as a specialist in a select area of the law. For more information on the value of working with a Board Certified attorney, visit the Texas Board of Legal Specialization website at .
Mr. Butterbaugh serves on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army San Antonio Area Command and has chaired its Programs Committee. He also has served as an Elder at Grace Community Church of San Antonio (). He is married to Adela and has been blessed by God with three wonderful children.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Probate
40%
30 years
Estate Planning
25%
30 years
Wills and Living Wills
25%
30 years
Elder Law
5%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2020 2019
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3
2016
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 19 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of David M. Butterbaugh, P.C.
(210) 943-9550
Mobile
Brackenridge Plaza, 3308 Broadway, Suite 303, San Antonio, TX, 78209
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Posted by Richard | December 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommended Attorney
I am very thankful for the professional legal service Mr. David Butterbaugh provided me regarding the preparation of my Last Will and Testament and other estate planning documents! He was extremely patient and thorough in explaining the purpose and effects of each document. I highly recommend his s...
Posted by Rick | December 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional and Caring!!
Mr. Butterbaugh was extremely helpful and clear in his explanation regarding the specifics that needed to be included in the Last Will and Testament he prepared for me. I'm very thankful for him detailing my instructions of the distribution of my property and possessions to my family upon death. I g...
Posted by John | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great experience
David was very friendly and understanding of our needs. I highly recommend him for all your needs in this field.
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Review of David Butterbaugh
My wife and I were drawn to seek David's assistance by his stated expertise in estate planning and probate law. Qualifications on his website noted David is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Specialization (only 10 percent of all attorneys in Texas are Board-ce...
Posted by Tim | May 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent in Every Respect
Not only is David Butterbaugh an exceptional lawyer in every respect, he is also a warm, affable, and caring professional who handled my recently deceased mother's complicated estate issues with the utmost of professionalism. If you're looking for an excellent attorney, give David's office a call.
David Butterbaugh
Replied last June 27, 2025Thank you, Tim, for your kind comments. It was my pleasure to assist you with your mother's estate matters.
David Michael Butterbaugh's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is an esteemed colleague, who is respected in the profession for his precise work product, wisdom, experience and ethical standards. I refer David estate planning and probate matters, based on referral satisfaction. Every referred client to David, shares with me positive, enthusiastic and consistent feedback. Namely, David treats his clients as if they were his friends and/or family members, who require learned, zealous and expert management of their estate planning and probate needs. Also, David's clients appreciate his personal attention to and regard for their complex issues and family dynamics, which often demand additional time, patience and consideration. He is skilled at aggressively pursuing relief for clients, as well as at communicating in a clear and concise manner. Thus, David's clients are not only aware of their rights and duties, but are confident they are managed by a profoundly talented, resourceful and thorough estate planning and probate lawyer."
"I have worked with David an many matters over the last several years and I have always found him to be a capable, knowledgeable and caring attorney who holds himself to the highest degree of professionalism in the field of estate planning. For these reasons I endorse David as an estate planning attorney."
"I have known David for a number of years. He is on a short list of lawyers that I would trust to send my family too. He is smart, professional, and truly values people. I am happy to endorse him."
"David is a well respected member of the San Antonio legal community. He is Board Certified and licensed in Texas and Florida. David is an attorney of high moral character. I recommend this attorney."
"I endorse David Butterbaugh. He is very bright, impeccably honest and generous with his time and spirit."
"David Butterbaugh brings his intellect and problem-solving abilities to his clients' situations on the estate planning side and also during the probate process. He is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His dual licensure in Texas and Florida also assist people with property in both jurisdictions."
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"David is one of the most dedicated, skilled, knowledgeable, and caring lawyers I have ever had the honor of knowing. I am proud to endorse this David. He is the go-to guy on probate matters."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Board Certified - Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2016
Best S.A. Lawyers 2016 - Estate Planning & Trusts, San Antonio Scene Magazine
2016
Best S.A. Lawyers 2016 - Probate, San Antonio Scene Magazine
2015
Board Certified - Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2010
Board Certified - Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2014 - 2015
Shareholder, Plunkett & Griesenbeck, Inc.
2010 - 2013
Associate, Gardner Law Firm, PLLC
2006 - 2010
Owner, Law Office of David M. Butterbaugh
2004 - 2005
Trust & Estates Attorney, Ruden McClosky
Associations
2010 - Present
Planned Giving Council of San AntonioMember
2009 - Present
The Salvation Army San Antonio Area CommandMember, Advisory Board
2006 - Present
San Antonio Estate Planners CouncilMember
2006 - Present
San Antonio Bar AssociationMember
Education
2001
Nova Southeastern University
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Cornell University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
The Probate Process from Start to Finish
Administration of the Estate
2015
The Probate Process from Start to Finish
Homestead Allowance, Family Allowance, and Exempt Property in Texas
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
David earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Who owns property?
22 Apr 2021
Q&A
What does this mean? its the second one, ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR DISCHARGE Case No. 17-005085-ES pinellas county
15 Jun 2019
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Father passed away and he has about $.5000.00 in account but no beneficiary. How can the wife of the decease claim the money?
11 Mar 2018