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Michael Knisely

Practicing trusts in Austin since 2002.

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Michael Knisely is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Trusts. Michael has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton LLP.

Based in
Austin, TEXAS
Experience
over 24 years
Known for
Trusts
  • Handles Trusts matters from Austin, TEXAS.
  • Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Austin) (2026).

About Michael Knisely: Michael Knisely is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Trusts. Michael has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Michael Knisely represents clients in Austin, Texas across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Michael Knisely

Mr. Knisely is a partner of Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton, LLP. His practice involves representing individuals and institutions in fiduciary litigation, including primarily trust, estate and guardianship disputes. Mr. Knisely also advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries with regard to complex and contentious trust and estate administrations. In addition, he handles appeals of a wide array of civil matters in both state and federal courts, with a focus on appeals involving trust, estate and fiduciary matters, and he has significant experience in insurance matters and in representing charitable organizations in a variety of controversies. After law school, Mr. Knisely served as a law clerk to both the Honorable Reynaldo G. Garza, of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the Honorable Felix Recio, of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Credentials

Education

  • The University of Texas

    J.D. · 2002

  • Southwestern University

    B.A. - History and Communication · 1999

  • University of Valencia

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    2002 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Austin)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton LLP

3800 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 350

Austin, Texas 78756

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  • What areas of law does Michael Knisely practice?

    Michael Knisely focuses on Trusts.

  • Where is Michael Knisely located?

    Michael Knisely primarily serves clients in Austin, Texas, with an office at 3800 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 350.

  • How experienced is Michael Knisely?

    Michael Knisely has 24 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2002.

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