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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. Mr. Blum is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law. New York’s Worth magazine named Mr. Blum 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. Mr. Blum 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 Mr. Blum 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. He 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. Mr. Blum serves as a Treasurer of Texas Cultural Trust and is currently serving in his 42nd year as Treasurer of the Fort Worth Symphony.
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, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Honors & Awards
Recipient of Multicultural Alliance Humanitarian Award (2016)
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: 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
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
President, Trinity Valley School Board of Trustees (1998-2003)
Honorary Lifetime Member, Trinity Valley School Board of Trustees
Treasurer, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (1979-present)
Treasurer, Texas Cultural Trust
Director, The Multicultural Alliance; Former Board Chair and Treasurer
Director, TIGER 21 National Board of Directors
Director, B Sharp Youth Music Program Board of Directors
Member, University of Texas Chancellor’s Council
Member, University of Texas Littlefield Society
Former Secretary/Treasurer and Board Member, Pat and Emmitt Smith Charities
Former Director, Van Cliburn Foundation Board of Directors
Former Director, Cook Children’s Medical Center Board of Directors
Former Art Exhibition Chairman, Pastel Society of the Southwest; Award-Winning Pastel Artist
