John K. Round
Member
Business
LL.M. University of Florida
J.D. St. Mary's University School of Law
B.B.A. Texas Tech University
Office:
Collin County, TX
(469) 920-8214
Biography
After more than 40 years in the practice of law, there isn’t much that John Round has not helped his clients navigate. John’s clients consider him their trusted advisor and confidant and appreciate that he is a respectful straight shooter. Individuals, families, and closely-held businesses turn to him for all areas of estate and wealth planning, including the preparation of wills and the planning, implementation, and management of trusts. John’s wealth of estate planning experience is especially beneficial in high stakes, and often emotional, estate and trust litigation involving contested wills and breach of fiduciary duties.
John shares his knowledge with his colleagues, both as a mentor and as a sought-after speaker with more than 600 presentations under his belt. He is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
Memberships & Awards
Professional
The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2011-Present), Tax Law (2013-Present), Trusts and Estates (2010-Present)Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal SpecializationFellow, American College of Trust and Estate CounselThe Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2013-presentBest Lawyers® 2021 Dallas, TX Litigation - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the YearTexas Super Lawyer - Texas Monthly (2003-present)Five Star Wealth Manager - Texas Monthly (2011-present)
Key Experience
Organized and counseled clients regarding tax-exempt charities
Counseled clients on all phases of estate planning and the preparation of wills and trusts
Designed and implemented family limited partnerships
Work Experience
2021 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2018-2021 Clark Hill PLC
1980-2018 Strasburger and Price, LLP
2018-2021 Clark Hill PLC
1980-2018 Strasburger and Price, LLP
Speaking Engagements
Advanced Estate Planning and Probate Course for the State Bar of Texas Advanced Drafting: Estate Planning and Probate Course for the State Bar of TexasAICPA Practitioners SymposiumAdvanced Estate and Financial Planning Conference of the Texas Society of Certified Public AccountantsThe Center for American and International Law - Short Course on Estate PlanningJohn Round is a sought after speaker and often speaks at the Dallas Estate Planning Council, San Antonio Estate Planning Council, the Dallas Bar Association's Tax Section, and a number of tax symposiums