Craig A. Ansel, Attorney at Law - Corpus Christi, TX

Board-Certified Tax and Estate Planning Attorney in Corpus Christi

When individuals, families, and businesses need an attorney who commands both complex tax regulations and estate preservation strategies, Craig A. Ansel delivers proven guidance. Practicing at Davis, Hutchinson and Wilkerson, L.L.P. in Corpus Christi, Mr. Ansel holds the distinction of being dual-credentialed as an attorney board certified in tax law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a licensed certified public accountant. Clients looking to hire an attorney with deep financial insight rely on his meticulous approach to protect assets and resolve high-stakes tax matters.

Core Legal Practice Areas

Whether you need to consult an attorney regarding asset protection or find a lawyer to handle state and federal tax audits, Craig A. Ansel offers experienced counsel across related practice areas:

• Tax lawyers and corporate tax planning: Structuring tax-efficient business transactions, asset sales, corporate reorganizations, and handling federal income and state franchise tax issues.
• IRS dispute lawyers and audit representation: Defending individuals and companies before the Internal Revenue Service in examinations, penalty protests, administrative appeals, and dispute resolution.
• Estate planning lawyers and wealth protection: Drafting tailored estate plans, family partnerships, and tax-advantaged structures designed to preserve wealth across generations.
• Wills lawyers and trusts lawyers: Preparing comprehensive wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Probate lawyers and estate administration: Navigating the Texas probate process, advising executors, resolving creditor matters, and facilitating smooth property distributions.
• Business formation lawyers and contract lawyers: Assisting entrepreneurs with entity formation, partnership agreements, governance protocols, and commercial contracts.

Professional Background and Academic Credentials

Craig A. Ansel earned his undergraduate degree with highest honors from Duke University and his law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law. Demonstrating a dedication to legal scholarship, Mr. Ansel has served as an adjunct professor at Texas A and M University Corpus Christi. He also lectures frequently at continuing legal education programs sponsored by the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, and South Texas College of Law.

Honors and Community Engagement in South Texas

Recognized by his peers with selection to Super Lawyers in tax law and named a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, Mr. Ansel has contributed decades of service to the Coastal Bend. He is an active leader in the Corpus Christi Estate Planning Council and the South Texas Planned Giving Council, and has served as president of the Southside Rotary Club and board member for local civic organizations.

Schedule a Legal Consultation

If you need an experienced tax and estate planning lawyer in South Texas, Craig A. Ansel provides reliable representation tailored to your objectives. Contact Davis, Hutchinson and Wilkerson, L.L.P. in downtown Corpus Christi to discuss your legal and tax needs.