Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2016
Education: The University of Oklahoma College of Law
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Lisa Newman Law, PLLC
6029 Belt Line RoadSuite 240
Dallas, TX 75254 Visit website
A senior associate attorney at Lisa Newman Law, PLLC, based in Dallas, Texas, Selby C. Rains serves clients in matters concerning estate and trust administration, probate proceedings, business succession planning, entity formation and long-term wealth preservation. She collaborates with financial advisors, insurance professionals and tax experts to resolve issues and offer tailored solutions that fit their specific needs.
At Southern Methodist University, Ms. Rains secured her bachelor’s degree in international studies and Spanish literature, along with minors in psychology and human rights. She went on to complete her Juris Doctor degree from The University of Oklahoma College of Law, where she was also the note and comment editor of the American Indian Law Review.
Board-certified in estate planning and probate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Ms. Rains has been licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 2016. She is included in the “Ones to Watch” list in trusts and estates by Best Lawyers and the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” list for trusts and estates. Her skill ranges from fundamental estate planning for smaller estates to sophisticated strategies for tax optimization, asset protection and liability mitigation on behalf of ultrahigh net worth individuals and families.
Ms. Rains is an active member of the Texas legal community and has memberships with the Dallas Estate Planning Council, the Texas Bar College, the State Bar of Texas (Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section) and the Dallas Bar Association (Probate, Trust and Estates Section). She has also been rated “Excellent” on Avvo.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Business/CorporateFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Estate Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Living Wills, Partnership, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Trusts, Wills
- 80% Estate Planning & Probate
- 20% Business/Corporate
First Admitted: 2016, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://lisanewmanlaw.com/selby-rains/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas State Bar, 2016
- Member, Dallas Bar Association – Probate, Trust and Estates Section
- Member, State Bar of Texas – Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section
- Member, Texas Bar College
- Member, Dallas Estate Planning Council
- Chairperson, Emerging Professionals of the Dallas Estate Planning Council (2020-2022)
- Board of Governors, Dallas Estate Planning Council (2022-2024)
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2022)
Honors
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (2024, 2025, and 2026)
- “Best Lawyers in Dallas” list for Trusts and Estates, D Magazine (2020)
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.); Trusts and Estates (2024, 2025, and 2026)
Educational Background
- University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, OK (August 2013-May 2016), Doctor of Jurisprudence, American Indian Law Review, Note and Comment Editor
- Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX (August 2006-December 2009), Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and Spanish Literature, Minors, Psychology and Human Rights
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Author, Pick the Right Power of Attorney Instrument, American Bar Association, The Voice Of Experience, 2017
- A TEXAS NEWCOMER: THE NON-CHARITABLE PURPOSE TRUST (June 18, 2024) FPA of Dallas/Fort Worth
- A TEXAS NEWCOMER: THE NON-CHARITABLE PURPOSE TRUST (April 4, 2024) North Texas Probate Bench Bar
- The Corporate Transparency Act of 2021 (February 16, 2024) Andersen Tax LLC, CLE
- The Corporate Transparency Act of 2021 (July 27, 2023) Southwest Community Foundation, an Affiliate of the DJCF, Supporting Women Attorneys Network, CLE
- Mechanics of Transferring Digital Assets (June 6, 2023) Intermediate Estate Planning and Probate, Texas Bar CLE Course, Co-Author
- The Corporate Transparency Act of 2021 (April 26, 2023) American National Bank & Trust, Online CLE
- Business Planning
- Estate Administration
- Estate and Gift Tax Planning
- Estate Planning
- Trust Administration
- Wealth Transfer Planning
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2024 - 2025
Certificates and credentials
Estate Planning and Probate Law
