Atty. Elliott E. Burdette
Elliott has practiced for decades in the area of wills, trusts, estates, guardianships and probate. He routinely prepares living trusts, wills and handles probate administrations for his clientele.
Drafting Wills & Trusts & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 44+ Years Experience
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About Elliott E. Burdette at a Glance
Elliott E. Burdette is an Elliott E. Burdette based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Elliott E. Burdette. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1994). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Elliott E. Burdette
- Elliott has practiced for decades in the area of wills, trusts, estates, guardianships and probate
- He routinely prepares living trusts, wills and handles probate administrations for his clientele
- Elliott provides strategic advice and planning regarding trust and estate related disputes
- He is skilled in helping clients resolve family related disputes arising after the death of a family member and has guided many clients through the litigation process
- He is a versatile team member of an accomplished group of fiduciary, trust and probate litigation focused attorneys
- Education • American University of Paris, France • Bachelor of Arts (Government) from the University of Texas at Austin • Juris Doctor, Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas Recognition • Rated AV Preeminent (highest possible) rating for both legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell since 1994 • Elected as a Life Fellow of The Texas Bar Foundation, 2006 • Winner of an American Jurisprudence Award as a law student Papers & Speeches • Presentation to the Collin County Enrolled Agents Association regarding Business and Estate Planning opportunities, June 1998 • Paper and Speech titled “Will or trust?
- Which is better for the client?” to the Solo and Small Firm Section of the Dallas Bar Association, September 2000 • Paper and Speech titled “Will or trust?
- Which is better for the client?” to the Solo and Small Firm Section of the Dallas Bar Association, January 2007 • Presented a paper and speech to attorneys at a National Business Institute seminar titled, “The Probate Process from Start to Finish”, December 2008 • Co-presented article, “Proof of Facts and Common Evidentiary Problems Encountered in Contested Probate Proceedings”, 7th Probate Litigation Seminar, sponsored by the Tarrant County Probate Bar Association (September 2010) • Co-presenter of live State Bar of Texas video broadcast on the topic of “Remedies Available in Litigation Arising out of the uses of Powers of Attorney”, Austin, Texas January 2011 • Presentation to the National Conference of In Home Care Providers on the topic of “Agency Liability for Caregiver Misconduct”, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 2011 • Co-presenter: A Remedies Centered Approach to Litigation Involving Durable Powers of Attorney, Collin County Probate Bar Association, November 2012 • Author and Co-presenter of article titled, “Planning to Avoid Power of Attorney Litigation” at the University of Texas School of Law Continuing Legal Education Program, Galveston September 2013 • Presentation by national broadcast to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation employees on the topic of “Traps for the Unwary in Managing Family Estate Planning Issues,” March 2020 Bar Related Service • Served for seven years as a member of the Dallas sub-committee of the State Bar of Texas Committee against the Unauthorized Practice of Law • One-year terms as both Vice-Chair and Chair of the Minority Participation Committee of the Dallas Bar Association • One-year terms as both Vice-Chair and Chair of the Dallas Bar Association’s Membership and Admissions Committee • One-year terms as both Vice-Chair and Chair of the Solo and Small Firm Section of the Dallas Bar Association Board Service • Member of Board of Trustees of the Dallas Children’s Theater, 1998 – 2000 • Member of Board of Trustees of the North Texas Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America, 2003 – 2007 • Member of the Board of Trustees, since 2015, of the American University in Paris, aup.edu, a fully accredited English speaking university offering an American style education in the heart of Paris
Practice Areas Explained
Elliott E. Burdette's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elliott E. Burdette handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Wills in Dallas
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Trusts in Dallas
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Probate in Dallas
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Estate Planning & Probate in Dallas
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Power of Attorney in Dallas
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose Elliott E. Burdette
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Elliott E. Burdette's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Elliott E. Burdette brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, Elliott E. Burdette can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, Elliott E. Burdette can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Elliott E. Burdette attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Elliott E. Burdette Handles in Dallas
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