San Antonio Probate & Estate Planning Attorney — Board Certified
Why Clients Choose the Law Office David M. Butterbaugh, P.C.
A practice built on specialization, integrity, and decades of personal attention.
Board Certified Since 2010
Texas Board of Legal Specialization — Estate Planning and Probate Law.
Personalized Guidance
Direct attorney attention from initial consultation through resolution.
Estate Planning & Probate Focus
Deep specialization in the matters that protect your family and legacy.
Serving San Antonio Families
Decades of service across Bexar County and South Texas.
Licensed in Texas & Florida
Cross-jurisdictional experience for clients with ties to both states.
25 Years of Legal Experience
A trusted counselor for individuals, families, and business owners.
What Clients Say
Families and business owners across San Antonio on their experience with the firm.
David Butterbaugh took the time to listen to my concerns and questions regarding my estate/will. He provided detail explanations of the legal process and options to my concerns. He was professional and friendly throughout the meeting.
Mr. Butterbaugh was easy to work with, explained everything thoroughly, and answered any questions I had. In a process that felt like it could be overwhelming, he made it low stress and easy to navigate.
I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Butterbaugh for more than 20 years on my return to Texas from Hawaii where I was a practicing orthodontist. My goal at the time was to review my overall estate plan when I met with David and I'm so glad I did. I needed trust and will modifications and with the passing of my wife very recently, I'm so glad I did. David's efforts in taking the case through probate were extraordinarily efficient and I'm totally grateful for his professional efforts. He offered his professional services at a very efficient and financially responsible service. Greatly appreciated!
Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results vary and are not a guarantee of future outcomes.
Experienced Legal Counsel You Can Trust
Mr. Butterbaugh 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.
David has been or currently is active in several organizations, including the San Antonio Estate Planners Council, the Planned Giving Council of San Antonio, and the San Antonio Christian Business Chamber of Commerce. He also serves as Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Eastside Pregnancy Care Center. He is married to Adela and has been blessed with three wonderful children and four beautiful grandchildren.
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice by the Supreme Court of Texas and the Supreme Court of Florida
- Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization 2010-2015
- Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization 2015-2020
- Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization 2020-2025
- Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization 2025-2030
- Member, The College of The State Bar of Texas
- Member, San Antonio Estate Planners Council
We offer consultations to discuss your legal needs and help you understand your best options. Contact us to speak with an experienced San Antonio estate planning & probate attorney.
Get Started TodayComprehensive counsel across four core disciplines
Focused expertise in the legal matters that protect families, businesses, and property.
Estate Planning
Protect your family through wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection planning.
Probate
Compassionate guidance through every stage of the Texas probate process.
Business Law
Practical legal solutions for business owners, founders, and entrepreneurs.
Probate Real Estate
Legal guidance for selling, transferring, and retitling residential real estate during probate and estate administration.
Proudly Serving San Antonio and Bexar County
From downtown San Antonio to the surrounding communities of Bexar County and beyond, the firm represents clients throughout South Texas.
- San Antonio
- Alamo Heights
- Terrell Hills
- Olmos Park
- Castle Hills
- Shavano Park
- Schertz
- Selma
- Live Oak
- Universal City
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Whether you need estate planning, probate assistance, business counsel, or help with real estate during probate, our firm is ready to help.