Tax Counseling & More Attorney · Serving San Antonio, TX · 59+ Years Experience
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About Robert J. Curphy at a Glance
Robert J. Curphy is a Founding Shareholder based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Schoenbaum, Curphy & Scanlan, P.C.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on irs, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Tax Court US Supreme Court (1967). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (LL.B., 1967) and Colorado College (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Antonio and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert J. Curphy
- Mr. Robert J. Curphy is a lawyer practicing taxation, wills-trusts-probate, tax counseling and 5 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Colorado College in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Robert practices at Schoenbaum, Curphy & Scanlan, P.C. in San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Robert J. Curphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Curphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Antonio.
IRS Disputes & Audits in San Antonio
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Trusts in San Antonio
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Probate in San Antonio
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Estate Planning & Probate in San Antonio
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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Business & Corporate Law in San Antonio
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Antonio
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 San Antonio 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.
San Antonio Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Antonio-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 San Antonio Choose Robert J. Curphy
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 Robert J. Curphy's practice in the field of irs, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert J. Curphy brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering irs, trusts, and probate, Robert J. Curphy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Antonio
A San Antonio-based practice means Robert J. Curphy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert J. Curphy Handles in San Antonio
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