Gilbert Vara Jr.

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Gilbert Vara Jr.

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Licensed for 39 years

Probate Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Litigation ... +6 more

921 Proton Road, San Antonio, TX

About Gilbert

Biography

San Antonio's trusted advocate. Your legal needs are our first priority!

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Probate 25%

Represent clients seeking to probate the last will and testament of a deceased.

40 years | 100 cases

25%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

Represent clients seeking to prepare wills and living wills.

40 years | 100 cases

20%
Litigation 15%

Represent clients seeking to resolve contract and tort disputes in cases before state district courts and Texas federal courts.

40 years | 100 cases

15%
Appeals 10%

Represent clients in appeals to Texas intermediate courts of appeal, Texas Supreme Court, U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court.

40 years | 100 cases

10%
Estate Planning 10%

Represent clients seeking to prepare estate plans.

40 years | 100 cases

10%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

Represent clients seeking to form a legal entity for business or manage the business.

40 years | 100 cases

5%
Entertainment 5%

Represent clients and entertainers seeking representation.

33 years | 5 cases

5%
Guardianship 5%

Represent clients seeking to obtain an appointment as guardians and manage the estates of their wards; especially through court managed special needs trusts.

33 years | 50 cases

5%
Trusts 5%

Represent clients seeking to manage their estates by creation of a living trust.

40 years | 50 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 39 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1986

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Gilbert Vara, Jr.

921 Proton Road, San Antonio, TX, 78258-4203

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David Canales

Wills and living wills lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. We have worked together on several matters. He is professional, courteous and well-versed in the practice of law."

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Ryan Moe

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Gilbert Vara, Jr.

1987 - 1992

Attorney at Law, Sawtelle Goode Davidson & Troilo

1985 - 1987

Briefing Attorney, Fourth Court Of Appeals For The State Of Texas

Associations

1987 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Chair of the SABA Fee Dispute Committee

1986 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2003 - 2009

San Antonio Bar Foundation

Immediate Past Chair

Education

1985

St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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