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Bill Pargaman Distinguished Probate Attorney Lifetime Achievement Award
Purpose of the Award
The REPTL Distinguished Probate Attorney Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes distinguished Texas probate attorneys who have made significant and sustained contributions to the Texas probate, estate and trust law bar throughout their careers.
Past Recipients of the Award
The Distinguished Probate Attorney Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to the following attorneys:
2023
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Mickey R. Davis
2022 - Gerry W. Beyer
2021 - Michael V. Bourland
2020 - Rhonda Hoehn Brink
2019 - Barbara McComas Anderson
2018 - Jerry Frank Jones
2017 - Jim Aycock
2016 - Allan Howeth
2015 - Nikki DeShazo
2014 - L. Henry Gissel Jr.
2013 - Steve Akers
2012 - Edward V. Smith, III
2011 - Kent H. McMahan
2010 - Alvin J. Golden
2009 - Thomas M. Featherston, Jr.
2008 - Rust E. Reid
2007 - Walter P. Zivley
2006 - Jimmy Brill
2005 - Professor Stanley M. Johanson
2004 - Arthur H. Bayern
2003 - J. Thomas Eubank
2002 - J. Chrys Dougherty
2002 - Edward B. Winn
2001 - Charles A. Saunders
Make a Nomination
Nominations are always being sought for the Distinguished Probate Attorney Lifetime Achievement Award. Although not required, it is suggested that nominations include the following information:
Name and address of nominee
Curriculum vitae
Law-related education
Law-related employment
Law-related organizations, including offices held
Professional achievements, awards, and honors
Other information that is of relevance(e.g., bibliography of papers, articles, CLE presentations, etc.)
The deadline for submitting nominations for the next year's award is April 1 of each year.
The award will be presented during the State Bar’s Advanced Estate Planning and Probate Course in June. Nominations should be submitted via mail, fax or email to both coordinators for the Probate Award Committee:
Lisa Jamieson
301 Commerce St Ste 2500
Fort Worth, TX 76102-4115
Phone: (817) 877-1088
Fax: (817) 877-1636
ljamieson@bwwlaw.com