Steve Brischke is a shareholder of Baird, Crews, Schiller & Whitaker, having joined the firm in 2006. Steve’s practice focuses on a variety of transactional work for clients, primarily focusing on including estate planning and probate, and including business related matters and real estate. Steve and his wife Kristy are actively engaged in the community through a variety of organizations, boards, and their church.

Education

• Juris Doctor, 2004
  Baylor Univeristy
• Bachelor of Business Administration, 2001
  Baylor Univeristy

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning and Probate
• Business & Tax Planning
• Real Estate

Awards & Special Designations

• Selected by BL Rankings to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2024 for work in the area of Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law and in the area of Trusts and Estates

Representative Experience

• Represents clients in estate planning matters including preparation of wills and other estate planning documents.
• Represents clients in all forms of probate administration.
• Assists entrepreneurs in business formation of all types of entities.
• Represents business owners in the disposition or acquisition of businesses.
• Represents individuals in contract drafting and review.
• Experience in sophisticated real estate transactions.

Professional Activities & Affiliations

• Member, College of the State Bar
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Bell County Bar Association
• Admitted to Practice – Texas, United States Tax Court
• Attorney Review Committee for Paralegal Board Certification in Estate Planning, 2013-2017

Community Involvement

• Vista Community Church
• Ralph Wilson Youth Club
• Temple Quarterback Club
• Life Member, Baylor Alumni Association
• Prior Board Appointments and Continued Participation:
  • Temple Education Foundation
  • Bell County Young Life
  • United Way
  • Leadership Temple