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David is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. His practice areas include:
Estate Planning Law
Probate Law
Guardianship Law
Business Law
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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State: Texas
Acquired: 2006
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
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Brackenridge Plaza, 3308 Broadway, Suite 303, San Antonio, TX, 78209
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Posted by Staci | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Wonderful to work with!
David was hired to handle my dad's Actos case involving the probate work. He was professional, helpful and was very easy to talk to and get assistance considering the highly emotional situation this was for my family. I highly recommend David Butterbaugh for your legal needs.
Posted by Brandon | March 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Timely, Outstanding Legal Assistance w/Estate Planning & Action
My family was looking for a lawyer to facilitate an investment property transfer from my father to me and to help with estate planning for my father. I found Mr Butterbaugh through the avvo site. I called Mr Butterbaugh's office and spoke with him and explained our situation. He was confident that...
Posted by Karen | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
David Butterbaugh, a very patient and knowledgeable lawyer.
David Butterbaugh, was very patient with our family. When my mother had to go into rehab he came to the facility to meet with us for our convenience. During our meeting he took the time to explain everything to us and was very knowledgeable about our situation. Mr Butterbaugh explained the options we...
Posted by Michael | January 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Dedicated to assist.
I researched the Internet and found Mr. Butterbaugh to be the attorney for me, as I was the executor of my mom's estate. Specifically I wanted one who knew real estate since the will was specific in donating a house to charity. David was the only one who listed "real estate". I met with David and du...
Posted by T & D | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
We are a young married couple with 3 small children and sought the estate planning services of Mr. David Butterbaugh to ensure our children are protected and cared for in the event they survived us both. Given my children's welfare was top of mind in beginning this process, I was very particular abo...
"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."
"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."
Family lawyer
Elder law lawyer
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
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
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
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
2015
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David earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Who owns property?
22 Apr 2021
What does this mean? its the second one, ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR DISCHARGE Case No. 17-005085-ES pinellas county
15 Jun 2019
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