Duncan E. Osborne

Duncan E. Osborne

Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1989

About Duncan

Duncan E. Osborne: Pioneering Asset Protection and Estate Planning Lawyer in Austin, Texas

With over four decades of experience in estate planning and asset protection, Duncan E. Osborne is a prominent figure in the legal landscape, particularly known for his expertise in domestic and international estate planning with an emphasis on asset protection.

Practice Areas

  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Trusts and Estates

Education & Credentials

Universities: The University of Texas, Stanford University

Education: JD with honors from the University of Texas Law School (1971)

Bar Admissions: State Bar of Texas

Awards:

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Austin (2014)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Austin (2011)
  • Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Recognized: Trusts and Estates
  • Special Focus: Asset Protection, Estate Planning, International, Nonprofit Organizations and Charitable Giving, Probate, Tax
  • Listed in Who's Who
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America
  • Selected as Texas Super Lawyer (2017 - present)

Firms:

Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, LLP

Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1989

Affiliations:

Firms: Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, LLP

Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1989

Languages:

  • English

Location:

Much of Duncan E. Osborne's career has been based in Austin, Texas.

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Reviews

4.6 / 5

31 Reviews

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Lillian Robel

Jan 31, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from Duncan E. Osborne

If you need a Litigation - Trusts and Estates law lawyer, Duncan E. Osborne is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and always had time to explain the details...

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Craig O'Kon

Jan 31, 2026

Top notch experts in Austin - Duncan E. Osborne is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

If you need a Litigation - Trusts and Estates law lawyer, Duncan E. Osborne is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and always had time to explain the details...

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Lucia O'Hara

Jan 31, 2026

Great people who truly care at Duncan E. Osborne - the best legal team in Texas

I've already told all my friends and family about Duncan E. Osborne. If you need Litigation - Trusts and Estates law help in Texas, they're the ones to see without any doubt. They are local experts wh...

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Lynn Osinski

Jan 31, 2026

So glad I called Duncan E. Osborne to handle my Litigation - Trusts and Estates law case in Austin

I've already told all my friends and family about Duncan E. Osborne. If you need Litigation - Trusts and Estates law help in Texas, they're the ones to see without any doubt. They are local experts wh...

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Eddie Bogan

Jan 31, 2026

Would recommend Duncan E. Osborne for sure to anyone in Austin needing legal help

Duncan E. Osborne has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1989, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my lega...