Atty. Michael Knisely
Mr. Knisely is a partner of Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton, LLP.
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Michael Knisely is a trusts attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (2002). Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2002) and Southwestern University (B.A. - History and Communication, 1999). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Austin) (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Knisely is a partner of Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton, LLP. His practice involves representing individuals and institutions in fiduciary litigation, including primarily trust, estate and guardianship disputes
- Mr. Knisely also advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries with regard to complex and contentious trust and estate administrations
- In addition, he handles appeals of a wide array of civil matters in both state and federal courts, with a focus on appeals involving trust, estate and fiduciary matters, and he has significant experience in insurance matters and in representing charitable organizations in a variety of controversies
- After law school, Mr. Knisely served as a law clerk to both the Honorable Reynaldo G. Garza, of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the Honorable Felix Recio, of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
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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 Austin 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 andnue, 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.
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