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Distinguished Probate Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award

PURPOSE OF THE AWARD

The REPTL Distinguished Probate Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes distinguished Texas probate lawyers who have made significant and sustained contributions to the Texas probate, estate and trust law bar throughout their careers.

PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE AWARD

The Distinguished Probate Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to the following attorneys:

2001 - Charles A. Saunders
2002 - Edward B. Winn
2002 - J. Chrys Dougherty
2003 - J. Thomas Eubank
2004 - Arthur H. Bayern
2005 - Professor Stanley M. Johanson
2006 - Jimmy Brill
2007 - Walter P. Zivley
2008 - Rust E. Reid
2009 - Thomas M. Featherston, Jr. 

MAKE A NOMINATION

Nominations are always being sought for the Distinguished Probate Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award. Although not required, it is suggested that nominations include the following information:
  1. Name and address of nominee
  2. Curriculum vitae
    • Law-related education
    • Law-related employment
    • Law-related organizations, including offices held
  3. Professional achievements, awards, and honors
  4. Other information that is of relevance(e.g., bibliography of papers, articles, CLE presentations, etc.)

The deadline for submitting nominations for next year's award is April 8, 2011. The award will be presented during the State Bar's Advanced Estate Planning and Probate Course in June.

Nominations should be submitted via email, fax or email to the Chair of the Probate Award Committee:

Nikki DeShazo
4019 Wellingshire Lane
Dallas, TX 75230
E-mail:  nikkides@aol.com

 


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