Jeff Knebel

Jeff Knebel is a seasoned attorney with a distinguished focus on will contests, estate and trust litigation, estate planning and probate, and commercial litigation. He established Knebel Law, PLLC, in Austin, Texas, with a mission to ensure that clients feel protected, well-represented and served during challenging times.

With a rich legacy spanning over 30 years in estate and trust litigation, Mr. Knebel is renowned for his innovative approaches, passionate advocacy and groundbreaking problem-solving skills. His goal-oriented style ensures that clients dealing with intricate legal matters receive unparalleled counsel and assistance.

Educated at Baylor Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor cum laude in 1990, and Southwestern University, where he received a BBA with honors in 1987, Mr. Knebel brings a profound wealth of legal knowledge to his practice. He began his career as an attorney focusing on administrative and environmental law at Baker & Botts, L.L.P. Afterward, he spent almost 20 years as a partner with Osborne, Helman, Knebel, and Scott, LLP, where he assisted high net worth individuals with complex trust and probate issues. During this period, he acquired a solid base of knowledge that laid the groundwork for an exceptional career marked by honesty and perseverance.

Eligible to practice law in Texas courts, Mr. Knebel represents his clients before the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. He maintains memberships in professional organizations such as the State Bar of Texas and the Austin Bar Association. Apart from his AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell, he also holds a “Good” rating on Avvo.

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