Clint Alexander

Top rated Estate & Trust Litigation attorney in Austin, Texas

Barnes Lipscomb & Stewart PLLC
Clint Alexander
Barnes Lipscomb & Stewart PLLC

Practice areas: Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 2008

Education: Baylor University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025

Barnes Lipscomb & Stewart PLLC

2500 Bee Caves Road
Building Two, Suite 150
Austin, TX 78746 Visit website
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Clint Alexander, a partner at Barnes Lipscomb & Stewart PLLC in Austin, Texas, is a board-certified specialist in estate planning and probate law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He brings a wealth of experience to the table in estate planning and probate law. His practice spans guardianship, probate and general estate planning across Williamson, Travis and surrounding counties, focusing on contested matters and dependent administrations. He also offers mediation services for disputes related to probate and guardianship.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Alexander’s competence is recognized by the Texas College of Probate Judges, where he regularly shares insights on heirship determinations and dependent administrations. In Travis and Williamson counties, he is often appointed by the courts to serve as an attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or estate administrator in cases involving probate, trust and guardianship.

Mr. Alexander's academic journey began at The University of Tulsa, where he earned a B.S.B.A. in finance and economics in 1998, followed by an M.S. in finance in 2005. He then pursued a J.D. in estate planning and probate at Baylor University School of Law, graduating in 2008 and obtaining his Texas license that same year. Before joining Barnes Lipscomb & Stewart PLLC in 2010, he gained invaluable experience as a law clerk/staff attorney for the honorable Guy Herman in the Travis County Probate Court No. 1 for 2 1/2 years.

Renowned for his dedication to his clients, Mr. Alexander guides them with skill and empathy through challenging times. His practice is celebrated for its client-focused approach, meticulous attention to detail and passionate commitment to resolving legal challenges. His "Good" rating on Avvo is a testament to his devotion to excellence in his profession.

Practice areas

Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills

  • 60% Estate & Trust Litigation
  • 40% Estate Planning & Probate

First Admitted: 2008, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://bls-legal.com/about-austin-estate-planning-law-firm/...

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Texas Bar College

Transactions

  • Clint testified as an expert witness in a jury trial involving review and analysis of a fiduciary accounting and breaches of fiduciary duty by the trustee.  The jury found that the trustee failed to provide a proper accounting as required., 2025

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as of 12/31/2023., 2023
  • Completion of a 24-hour CLE course focused exclusively on guardianship mediation hosted by the Texas Guardianship Association.  The mediation course is the only guardianship mediation training course approved by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission., 2025
  • Certified Guardianship Attorney, 2021

Pro bono / Community Service

  • ARC of Texas pro bono guardianship program volunteer attorney through Travis County Probate Court No.1. Annually since 2011., 2024

Honors

  • "Good" rating on Avvo

Educational Background

  • University of Tulsa, B.S.B.A. Major- Economics and Finance, magna cum laude, 1998
  • University of Tulsa, Master of Science in Finance, 2005

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • The Texas College of Probate Judges is a non-profit organization that provides judicial education to county court judges, county court at law judges, statutory probate court judges, and county clerks that support courts having probate jurisdiction. The T.C.P.J. meets three times per year to provide judicial education and updates on the law. Clint Alexander has written and presented on topics including but not limited to heirship determinations, small estate affidavits, dependent administrations, and guardianship proceedings at T.C.P.J. meetings since 2010., Lecturer, Heirship Proceedings and Small Estate Affidavits, Texas College of Probate Judges, 2024
  • Clint was a speaker at the September 2025 Texas Guardianship Association conference on the subject of guardianship litigation., Author and Presenter, Guardianship Litigation, Texas Guardianship Association, Legal, Private Professional Guardian, 2025
  • Clint was a speaker at the June 2025 Intermediate Estate Planning & Probate CLE offered by the State Bar of Texas on the topic of guardianship litigation., Author and Presenter, Guardianship Litigation, State Bar of Texas, Legal, 2025
  • Clint was a speaker at the September 2025 Texas College of Probate Judges conference on the topic of guardianship and divorce., Author and Presenter, Guardianships and Divorce, Texas College of Probate Judges, Legal, 2025
  • I presented a primer on law practice custodianships to the Texas College of Probate Judges at their March 2024 seminar. I outlined the court's role in assuming jurisdiction of a law practice for both deceased lawyers and incapacitated lawyers., Author and Presenter, A Primer on Law Practice Custodianships, Texas College of Probate Judges, Legal, 2024
  • I was on a panel discussion at the 48th Annual Advanced Estate Planning & Probate CLE sponsored by the State Bar of Texas in June 2024. My contribution to the panel discussed custodianships for deceased lawyers and closing another's practice after death. This was based on my experience of serving as a court-appointed administrator and law practice custodianship for a solo practitioner with an active practice who died unexpectedly., Author and Presenter, The Great Resign – Tips for Transitioning Your Clients to Others and Onboarding as Estate Planners Retire, State Bar of Texas, Legal, 2024
  • Presentation to paralegal division on probate and heirship proceedings in court., Author and Presenter, Probate and Heirship Proceedings for Paralegals, Williamson County Bar Association Paralegal Division, 2023
  • Presentation to Charitable Gift Planning of Central Texas on gifting in the context of guardianship and estate administrations., Co-Author and Presenter, The Art of Giving, Planned Giving, Universities, Charities, 2023
Industry Groups:
  • Mediation services for contested trust
  • probate and guardianship matters

Office location for Clint Alexander

2500 Bee Caves Road
Building Two, Suite 150
Austin, TX 78746

Phone: 512-328-8355

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2025

Certificates and credentials

Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Estate Planning and Probate Law

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