Business Details
Experienced Legal Representation in San Antonio
Duncan, Bressler, & Williamson has served Central and South Texas for 50 years, prioritizing clients as our most important asset. Our board-certified attorneys specialize in probate and estate planning, commercial and residential real estate law, and tax matters, offering tailored legal solutions for individuals and businesses. With decades of collective experience, we provide expert representation in natural resources and energy law, business transactions, and guardianship cases. Our team, including Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and members of the Texas Bar Foundation, is committed to client education and proactive legal guidance. We assist clients in navigating complex legal landscapes, from real estate transactions to business succession planning and tax compliance.Our practice spans oil and gas law, wind and solar energy leases, and groundwater rights, reflecting our deep understanding of Texas's evolving legal needs. We emphasize clear communication, personalized service, and protecting client interests in every legal matter. Our attorneys frequently speak and publish on estate planning, probate, and real estate law, reinforcing our position as industry leaders. With offices in San Antonio, we serve clients across Texas, combining local knowledge with statewide expertise. Our dedication to excellence and client-centric approach has earned us recognition through board certifications and long-standing professional affiliations.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Probate & Guardianship
Tax Law
Natural Resources Law
Highlights and features
- We have 50+ years of combined legal experience serving Texas clients.
- Our attorneys hold board certifications in estate planning, probate, and real estate law.
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to individual client needs.
- Our team includes Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
- We offer specialized expertise in Texas energy and natural resources law.
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate attorneys handle residential and commercial transactions, including contract review, title analysis, and lease negotiations. We represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in protecting their property rights. Our expertise extends to complex easement agreements and eminent domain proceedings, ensuring clients receive fair compensation for land use.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and guardianship arrangements. Our board-certified attorneys specialize in minimizing tax liabilities and preserving family wealth. We provide tailored solutions for probate administration, trust management, and end-of-life medical directives, ensuring clients' wishes are legally protected.
Tax Law
Our tax attorneys advise on federal, state, and employment tax matters, including estate tax returns and nonprofit exemptions. We assist with tax controversy resolution and franchise tax compliance for Texas businesses. The team provides strategic planning to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring regulatory compliance for individuals and corporations.
Natural Resources Law
We represent clients in oil, gas, and renewable energy projects across Texas. Our services include lease negotiations, mineral rights transactions, and water law compliance. The firm has extensive experience in wind and solar farm agreements, as well as groundwater rights protection through local conservation districts.
Business Transactions
We assist with business formation, mergers, acquisitions, and contract drafting. Our attorneys provide risk management strategies and succession planning for family-owned businesses. We handle employment agreements, buy-sell arrangements, and corporate restructuring to protect client interests during business transitions.
People
Edgar M. Duncan
Shareholder
Board-certified estate planning attorney with 30+ years of experience. Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Practices in probate, corporate law, and business tax planning. Licensed in Texas and Alaska.
Stephen A. Bressler
Shareholder
Dual board-certified in estate planning and real estate law. Former U.S. Army JAG Corps Captain. Specializes in business transactions, real estate, and probate matters. Active in Texas Bar Foundation.
Matthew K. Williamson
Shareholder
Board-certified probate attorney with expertise in trust administration and oil & gas transactions. Focuses on family wealth transfers and business succession planning. Graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law.
Michael P. Repp
Shareholder
Experienced in probate, real estate, and corporate law. Graduated magna cum laude from St. Mary's University School of Law. Served on St. Mary's Law Journal editorial board.
Stett Jacoby
Attorney
Litigation counsel with focus on estate planning and probate matters. Graduated magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University School of Law. Sixth-generation Texan with deep local knowledge.
Questions
What areas of law does Duncan, Bressler, & Williamson specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law, estate planning, probate, tax law, and natural resources law, with board-certified attorneys in multiple practice areas.
How can your firm help with real estate transactions?
Our attorneys review contracts, analyze title issues, negotiate leases, and protect property rights in residential and commercial transactions across Texas.
What estate planning services do you offer?
We create wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and guardianship arrangements while focusing on tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies.
Do you handle business succession planning?
Yes, we assist with business transitions, mergers, acquisitions, and succession planning to protect family-owned enterprises.
What energy law services do you provide?
We represent clients in oil, gas, wind, and solar energy projects, including lease agreements and mineral rights transactions.
