Ellen P. Stewart

Ellen P. Stewart is a partner at Barnes Lipscomb & Stewart PLLC in Austin, Texas. She is a dedicated and experienced litigator in the area of estate, trust, probate and fiduciary litigation. Ms. Stewart's clients range from individuals, blended or unconventional families, children with special needs, incapacitated persons, fiduciaries, corporate trustees, and those with significant assets. Her practice spans beyond the courtroom and includes estate planning, guardianship, federal estate tax and gift tax concerns, family-limited partnerships, as well as estate and trust disputes. 

As a board-certified attorney in estate planning and probate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Ms. Stewart candidly explains the pros and cons of each available option to her clients and gives them adequate time to comprehend and make informed decisions. Professional and highly competent, she ensures that all legal documents are drafted precisely and that her clients are satisfied with their final decisions.

After graduating in 1993 magna cum laude Southwestern University, Ms. Stewart attended Baylor University School of Law for her Juris Doctor in 1996. In addition to being licensed in Texas, she is also qualified to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of Texas. Furthermore, she belongs to professional organizations such as the State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section, the Austin Bar Association and the Williamson County Bar Association.

Ms. Stewart is currently serving as co-chair of the Austin Bar Association Mentoring committee with the mission of connecting less experienced attorneys to more experienced attorneys providing opportunities professional growth.  Previously, she served as Past President (2011), President (2010-2011) and President Elect (2009) for the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Austin Bar Association. She has authored and lectured on a variety of continuing legal education resources on the subjects of litigation, probate estate administration and guardianship. 

A true believer in giving back to the community, Ms. Stewart devotes her free time to volunteering and serving on various boards.  In addition, Ms. Stewart is on the board of AGE of Central Texas - connecting caregivers, those who need care giving and families with support resources in Central Texas. Currently, she serves on the Governance committee. She has served as a mentor to students at Southwestern University and Texas State University. She has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell for over 10 years, and has an “Excellent” rating on Avvo, in addition to various accolades over her 25-plus years in the legal field.

When not working, Ms. Stewart can be found attending various events at her beloved Southwestern University, cheering for the TUBAS at Baylor University, or enjoying the performances at Bass Concert Hall. Ms. Stewart enjoys traveling and time with her husband and grown children.