Ms. Ellen Pearson Stewart

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Ms. Ellen Pearson Stewart: Attorney with Barnes Lipscomb & Stewart PLLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Ellen's practice encompasses guardianship, probate, fiduciary litigation, and estate planning. With extensive litigation experience representing individual and corporate clients in commercial and insurance disputes, she brings a well-rounded approach to her work. Ellen represents executors, trustees, heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors in both routine and contested estate and trust administration matters. She is also experienced in guardianship cases and has written and presented CLE materials on probate estate administration and guardianship. Ellen is committed to pro bono work, partnering with Family Eldercare and Volunteer Legal Services to assist clients with estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters. She has also served on the Texas Wellness Conference Planning Committee and the board of directors for the ABA Estate Planning and Probate Section.

In addition to her legal work, Ellen has advised college students at Southwestern University and Texas State University. She previously served as president of the Greater Austin Alumni Association of Southwestern University and remains active in alumni events. Ellen and her family live in Austin, where her children graduated from AISD schools. They are members of St. Theresa Catholic Church and were formerly members of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
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Areas of Practice (11)

  • Estate Planning
  • Wills
  • Probate
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Estate and Gift Taxation
  • Estate Administration
  • Asset Protection
  • Guardianship
  • Elder Law
  • Living Wills
  • Estate and Probate Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Southwestern University, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 1993
Law School Attended:
Baylor University Law School, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Texas
Memberships:
Austin (Member: Board of Directors, 2007—; Sections on: Estate Planning and Probate; Litigation) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Real Estate, Probate and Trust; Litigation).
ISLN:
910279534

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$195 - $400/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other, Visa

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (18 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 02/19/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/15/12 in Estate Planning

    Ellen has a great demeanor with her clients. I have sent numerous family law clients to her for estate planning and she always does a terrific job. I also rely on her for her expertise in estate planning as it relates to my divorce cases. Kelly Ca... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/14/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/12/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/11/12 in Probate Administration

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/13/12 in Estate Administration

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/13/12 in Estate Litigation

    Ellen is a very capable estate litigator, also experienced in guardianship and estate administration. I have been involved in cases with her multiple times, and she has always represented her client competently, diligently and ethically.

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/06/12 in Probate Administration

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Location

  • Austin, TX
    Rollingwood Center, Building 2, Suite 150 , 2500 Bee Cave Road
    Austin, TX 78746

    737-381-3700 Phone
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737-381-3700  Phone

512-328-8413  Fax

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