Dustin S. Whittenburg
Top rated Tax attorney in San Antonio, Texas
The Law Office of Dustin Whittenburg
Practice areas: Tax, Business & Corporate, Nonprofit Organizations; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2003
Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
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The Law Office of Dustin Whittenburg
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Dustin S. Whittenburg, LL.M. is the founder of the Law Offices of Dustin Whittenburg, a boutique, concierge-style law firm in San Antonio, Texas, offering personalized legal services. With over 18 years of experience, he focuses his practice on tax law, probate, estate planning, business law, and nonprofit law.
A distinguished tax attorney, Mr. Whittenburg holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from New York University School of Law, one of the nation’s top tax law programs. His tax law practice includes handling IRS audits, enforced collections, tax planning strategies, tax-exempt entities, and trust fund recovery penalties. He has successfully represented clients before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Mr. Whittenburg understands that estate planning and probate matters can be overwhelming, especially during times of grief and transition. He provides one-on-one guidance, helping clients navigate the complexities of will planning, trust creation, and probate administration with clarity and care. Whether drafting wills and trusts or assisting families with estate settlements, he ensures that difficult legal matters are handled smoothly, giving clients peace of mind.
Before founding his own firm, he practiced at top private law firms in Dallas and San Antonio, gaining extensive experience in tax and business law. A Texas native, he holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance and a master’s degree in accounting from Texas Tech University. He earned his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law before pursuing his advanced tax law degree at NYU.
Licensed to practice in all Texas state courts, Mr. Whittenburg is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of Texas and the U.S. Tax Court.
An active member of the legal community, he belongs to the San Antonio Bar Association, the San Antonio Bar Foundation, the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Tax Section, the Texas Bar Foundation, and the National Association of Bond Lawyers. Outside of his legal work, he enjoys collecting sports memorabilia and tobacco cards and is actively involved in community organizations.
Practice areas
Tax: Business, Business/Corporate, Nonprofit Organizations, Estate Planning & Probate, Tax: ConsumerFocus areas
Business Organizations, Estate Planning, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Probate & Estate Administration, Tax Law
- 40% Tax: Business
- 20% Business/Corporate
- 20% Nonprofit Organizations
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
- 10% Tax: Consumer
First Admitted: 2003, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-whittenburg-1a98a76/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2021
- Chairman, Lawyer Referral Committee, San Antonio Bar Association, 2020
- Fellow, San Antonio Bar Foundation, 2019
- The Texas Tax Section, 2010
- National Association of Bond Lawyers, 2018
- San Antonio Bar Foundation, 2019
- United States Tax Court, 2007
- State Bar of Texas, 2003
- Member - District 10 Subcommittee - Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, 2011
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, 2004
- San Antonio Estate Planner's Council, 2009
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, 2007
Representative Clients
- Please see my Client Reviews at Martindale-Hubbell..., 2021
- Although I can not disclose the names of my Clients several of them have posted reviews of my work on Avvo. You can locate those reviews at (http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/78209-tx-dustin-whittenburg-2793780/reviews.html)
Pro bono / Community Service
- Mr. Whittenburg serves as the Chancellor (lawyer) for the Texas Society of Colonial Wars., 2022
- Mr. Whittenburg serves as the President Elect for the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
- Mr. Whittenburg serves as the Chancellor of the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. In this role he serves as the lawyer for the organization. 2021, 2022, and 2024
Educational Background
- Texas Tech University, M.S. in Accounting, 2000
- Texas Tech University, B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance, cum laude, 2000
- New York University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 2006
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- This presentation provides an overview of Installment Agreements and Offers in Compromise. The presentation will then discuss recent policy changes made by the Internal Revenue Service related to Installment Agreements, Offers in Compromise and Collection Actions. The course’s objective is to provide Certified Public Accountants with: (1) an overview of the types of available Installment Agreements; (2) the process of requesting and obtaining an Installment Agreement; and (3) the process of requesting and negotiating an Offer in Compromise, Presenter, IRS Collections - Overview & Update, Certified Public Accountants, 2011
- Made presentation to a group of non-tax lawyers regarding how to handle a tax controversy, Presenter, Handling a Tax Controversy: Audits, Appeals, Litigation & Collections, Tax Law in a Day, Legal Industry, 2014
- Panel presentation of current and recent tax litigation associated with the Oil & Gas industry, Panelist, Update on Oil & Gas Tax Litigation, State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Oil & Gas, 2015
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Mr. Whittenburg received the Patriot Medal from the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. The Patriot Medal is awarded only by a state society. It is the highest award given for service to the Society. This medal is presented only to individuals and may be received only once. It represents long, faithful and outstanding service at the state and/or chapter level. Mr. Whittenburg received this award after completing his first tenure as chancellor (attorney) for the organization. , 2022
Honors
- AV - Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
- List of the up and coming lawyers in the San Antonio Area, Rising Stars in S.A. Law of 2013, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2013
- Client Champion - Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
- List of up and coming lawyers in the San Antonio area, Rising Stars in S.A. Law of 2012, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2012
- Listed as one of the best tax lawyers in San Antonio in the S.A. Lawyers: Best of 2011 issue of S.A. Scene Magazine, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2011
- In 2018, 29,000 Express-News readers voted on their favorite goods and services throughout the city. Our Readers' Choice list recognizes services and goods that stand out from the competition. Dustin Whittenburg was selected as the winner of this award for the attorney category (https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/Readers-Choice-2018-Express-News-readers-name-13082784.php), Readers' Choice Award, San Antonio Express News, 2018
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2017