About Stephen Dubner

Location: Lewisville, Texas
Phone: 214-257-8818
Fax: 866-611-0725

Stephen E. Dubner is a graduate of Southern Methodist University School of Law. Before attending law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University. Mr. Dubner is also a licensed commercial pilot. He is licensed to practice in all state courts in Texas and all Federal District Courts in Texas. He is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, Denton County Bar Association, and Texas Association of School Boards Council of School Attorneys.

Notable Cases:

Guardianship of A.E., 552 S.W.3d 873 (Tex. App.-Fort Worth 2018, no pet.)

Van Independent School District v. McCarty, 165 S.W.3d 351 (Tex. 2005).

Allen v. Hitchcock Independent School District, Docket No. 050-R1-06-2016 (Comm’r Educ. 2016).

Scurry-Rosser Independent School District v. Lynn, Docket Number 024-LH-12-2015 (February 1, 2016)

David McLeod v. Quinlan Independent School District, Docket No. 056-R10-0212 (Comm’r Educ. 2015)

Walker v. Hitchcock Independent School District, Docket No. 077-R2-0809 (Comm’r Educ. 2012).

In the Estate of Doris Rose Preston, 346 S.W.3d 173 (Tex. App.-Fort Worth 2011).

Walker v. Bergman, Docket No. 011-R8-1109 (Comm’r Educ. 2010).

Applewhite v. Applewhite, 2014 WL 787828 (Tex. App.-Fort Worth 2010 (no pet.)

Walker v. Hitchcock Independent School District, Docket No. 016-R2-1109 (Comm’r Educ. 2009).

Walker v. Hitchcock Independent School District, Docket No. 012-R2-1109 (Comm’r Educ. 2009).

Walker v. Hitchcock Independent School District, Docket No. 010-R2-1009 (Comm’r Educ. 2009).

Stephen’s cases have received public attention with positive results in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Galveston Daily News, Houston Chronicle, and the Cleburne Times-Review.

Bar Admissions

• Federal District Court Northern District of Texas, 2001
• Federal District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2002
• Federal District Court Western District of Texas, 2003
• Federal District Court Southern District of Texas, 2003

Education

• Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas
  • Juris Doctor – 2001
• Texas A & M University
  • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science – 1997

Recent Speaking Engagements

• Unique Issues Relating to Children and Dependents with Special Needs, 2020 Family Justice Conference sponsored by the Texas Center for the Judiciary
• Guardianship Update, Texas Center for the Judiciary Spring Regional Conference – 2019
• Practicing Guardianship, Collin County Bar Association – 2018
• Expert education law advisor for NBC5 Dallas/Fort Worth
• HR Summit, Region 10 Educational Service Center – 2018
• Guardianship lecturer for Health Services of North Texas
• Frequent guest lecturer for Families of Special Needs
• Estate Administration, Denton County Bar Association – 2016
• Closing the Guardianship of the Estate, Texas Guardianship Association – 2012
• Ethical Issues in Ad Litem Practice, Denton County Bar Association – 2010
• Ethical Issues in Ad Litem Practice, Denton County Bar Association – 2009
• Solutions for the Guardian of the Estate, Texas Guardianship Association – 2009

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Denton County Bar Association, Real Estate, Family Law and Probate Law Sections, Member
• Lewisville Education Foundation, President
• Texas Association of School Boards – Council of School Attorneys

Fraternities/Sororities

• Phi Delta Phi

Honors and Awards

• 2011 Super Lawyers Rising Stars