David Michael Butterbaugh

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David Michael Butterbaugh

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Probate Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills ... +2 more

Brackenridge Plaza, 3308 Broadway, Suite 303, San Antonio, TX

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About David

Biography

Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate Law by TBLS - Contact us today for a free consultation

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

31 years

40%
Estate Planning 25%

31 years

25%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

31 years

25%
Elder Law 5%

27 years

5%
Real Estate 5%

29 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2020 2019
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2016

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of David M. Butterbaugh, P.C.

Brackenridge Plaza, 3308 Broadway, Suite 303, San Antonio, TX, 78209

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David Michael Butterbaugh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

78 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Tim | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

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, 2025

Thank you, Tim, for your kind comments. It was my pleasure to assist you with your mother's estate matters.

Posted by Shannon | February 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Grateful

We had a really positive experience with David Butterbaugh. With a short timeline, we needed an attorney who could help us negotiate and prepare several documents, including a premarital agreement and a trust, and someone who could be a capable intermediary and advocate for us in negotiations and re...fining these documents. We found David to be more than capable of doing so. In addition, we found David to be easy and pleasant to work with. He was accommodating with our schedules and needs, which we appreciated. He was generally available and accessible via phone and email, which we appreciates. He made it a point to understand our perspective on matters and to work within the parameters we requested. Our final bill ended up being more than expected, but we also knew that David was putting in more hours than initially expected on our work. Overall, we were delighted with David. ... We found David through an internet search and then an interview or introductory conversation. We are glad we found him and would definitely recommend him to others. In fact, we hope to work with David in the future in updating a will and in future estate planning.

David Butterbaugh

Replied last March 01, 2022

Thanks Shannon for the thoughtful review. It was my pleasure to assist you and your mother with this. I look forward to also assisting her with her estate planning soon.

Posted by Eugene | November 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

David Butterbaugh

Mr Butterbaugh was recommended by a couple, one of whom is a lawyer. He completed rather complex estate planning for them. My uncle and his wife needed a will and various POAs. Mr Butterbaugh was very thorough and professional. He produced 14 documents for them to sign, some of which I would not have... known were necessary. I am very pleased with Mr Butterbaugh's work.

Posted by Audrey | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Professional, knowledgeable, reliable - I would use again

My husband and I met with David Butterbaugh to have him prepare our wills and financial and medical powers of attorney. He is pleasant, professional and knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions in detail. We were able to trust him with our personal and financial information and he offered u...s the best counsel for our situation. He listened to everything that we wanted and incorporated all of our requests. Likewise, we went with all of his professional recommendations. The finished products were in depth, and he delivered within our specific timeline and always communicated well with us during the process. David has set us up with everything that we need, which will last a lifetime unless circumstances change, which over time they often do. And when and if they do, we will gladly see him again to revise our will. It brings much comfort and security to know you have a go to attorney you can trust whenever he is needed. We are thankful we have found that in David Butterbaugh.

Posted by Daisy | November 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Professionalism at its best

I hired David to represent me in my capacity as Trustee for my late father’s Living Trust. He and his assistant counsel, Michelle, were extremely competent in their knowledge of Wills and Living Trusts. Two of the beneficiaries had hired an attorney and David had the task of explaining why certain wi...lls did not need to be probated. He was very patient with them, but also very firm when appropriate. Those two beneficiaries ended up paying all of the Butterbaugh law firm legal fees incurred by the Trust after an eight month ordeal, I am grateful to him on many levels.

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David Michael Butterbaugh's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Warner

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Stephen Westmoreland

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Tom Weisinger

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Morris

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Betsy Riley

Probate lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Other

"I endorse David Butterbaugh. He is very bright, impeccably honest and generous with his time and spirit."

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James Shipp

Probate lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Carol Bertsch

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jon Daubert

Probate lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Bayern

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Maverick

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an excellent attorney and I am happy to endorse this lawyer."

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Carmine Giardino

Probate lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Betsy Riley

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Carol Bertsch

Elder law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Antonio

Member

2009 - Present

The Salvation Army San Antonio Area Command

Member, Advisory Board

2006 - Present

San Antonio Estate Planners Council

Member

2006 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Member

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

Activity

Top Contributor

David earned significant contribution points in 2016.

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