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Marvin E. Blum, J.D., C.P.A., Founder and Managing Partner of The Blum Firm, P.C., received his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law graduating 2nd in his class and his B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin graduating 1st in his class. Marvin is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law. New York’s Worth magazine named Marvin to their prestigious list of “Nation’s Top 100 Attorneys.” He has been quoted by The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times for his expertise on the estate tax and income tax. Marvin twice had the honor of asking questions to Warren Buffett at Berkshire-Hathaway Annual Meetings, attracting international media attention. The Fort Worth Business Press honored him as a “Power Attorney.” He was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. Thomson Reuters has included Marvin in their list of Top 100 Super Lawyers for the State of Texas, and Fort Worth, Texas magazine has consistently recognized him as one of Tarrant County’s Top Attorneys in Tax Law and in Probate, Estates and Trusts. Marvin was President of the Board of Trustees of Trinity Valley School from 1998-2003 and was awarded an Honorary Lifetime Membership to the Board of Trustees in 2007. He serves as Treasurer of the Texas Cultural Trust and Presiding Chair of the Multicultural Alliance. He previously served as Treasurer of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for 42 years.
Education & Accreditations
University of Texas (1975)
B.B.A. in Accounting with Highest Honors
Graduated First in Class
Ernst & Ernst Outstanding Student in Accounting
University of Texas School of Law (1978)
J.D. with High Honors
Graduated Second in Class
Prentice-Hall Outstanding Student in Taxation
State Bar of Texas
Certified Public Accountant
Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law
Honors & Awards
Recipient of Multicultural Alliance Humanitarian Award (2016)
Recipient of Outstanding Advisor Award – Fort Worth Metro Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (2021)
Included in The Best Lawyers in America – Trusts & Estates (2015-present)
The Blum Firm, P.C. received the Professional Advisor of the Year award from the Community Foundation of North Texas (2014)
One of the Nation’s Top 100 Attorneys – Named by Worth magazine in the December/January 2009 issue
“Top 100 Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters: State of Texas (2006, 2007, 2011-2020); Dallas/Fort Worth Region (2008, 2010-2020)
“Texas Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters (2003-2020)
Recognized by 360 West magazine as a Top Attorney (2018)
Recognized by Thomson Reuters as a FIVE STAR Wealth Manager for “Best in Client Satisfaction”
Named by D Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas in the area of Trusts & Estates (2012-2013)
One of only twelve designated as a “2010 Power Attorney” in Tarrant County – Named by the Fort Worth Business Press
Recognized by Fort Worth, Texas magazine as one of Tarrant County’s Top Attorneys in Tax Law (2001-2017) and Probate, Estates and Trusts (2001-2020)
The Wall Street Journal selected Mr. Blum as one of eight national advisors to provide estate planning commentary (Sept. 20, 2010)
One of Tarrant County’s Top 100 Lawyers – Named by Fort Worth Business Press
Member, The University of Texas Law School’s Alumni Association Executive Committee
Member, Editorial Advisory Committee for Trusts & Estates Magazine
Member, Texas Society of CPAs/Fort Worth Chapter; Former Vice President; Former Chair of Continuing Education Committee
Faculty Member, Texas School of Trust Banking (1984-1999)
Special Master, Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1
Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
Member, Purposeful Planning Institute
Publications & Speeches
Published: Trusts & Estates Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Texas Law Review, Fort Worth Business Press, Executive Legal Advisor (a Texas Lawyer publication), Journal for the Life Underwriter, Nautilus Navigator
Speaker: TSCPA State Conferences, State Bar of Texas, American Bankers Association, Texas Bankers Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, Fort Worth Chapter of CPAs
Community Service & Personal Interests
Treasurer, Texas Cultural Trust
Presiding Chair, The Multicultural Alliance
Director, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Board
Director, TIGER 21 National Board
Member, University of Texas Chancellor’s Council
Member, University of Texas Littlefield Society
Honorary Lifetime Member, Trinity Valley School Board of Trustees
Former Treasurer, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (1979-2021)
Former President, Trinity Valley School Board of Trustees (1998-2003)
Former Secretary/Treasurer and Director, Pat and Emmitt Smith Charities
Former Director, B Sharp Youth Music Program Board
Former Director, Van Cliburn Foundation Board
Former Director, Cook Children’s Medical Center Board
Former Art Exhibition Chairman, Pastel Society of the Southwest
