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Congratulations to Our Newly Promoted Senior Associates
We are thrilled to announce that three of our Associates—Annie Counts, Doug Harvey, and Tara Pedian—have been promoted to Senior Associate. Annie, Doug, and Tara are exceptional attorneys who consistently go above and beyond for their clients. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence truly embody the values of our firm, and this promotion is a well-earned recognition of their

Ten Blum Firm Attorneys Recognized on Fort Worth Magazine’s 2025 Top Attorneys List
We are proud to share that ten attorneys from The Blum Firm have been named to Fort Worth Magazine’s 2025 Top Attorneys list. This honor reflects their expertise, dedication, and the exceptional service they provide to our clients and community. Recognized in Estate Planning & Probate: Marvin Blum Amanda Holliday Dyann McCully Rachel Saltsman Kandice Damiano Lani Sandu Kaitlin Goddard Recognized in Tax: John

Welcome Back, Rachel Saltsman!
We are excited to welcome back Rachel Saltsman to The Blum Firm as Partner, officing in our Fort Worth location. Rachel previously spent 14 years at The Blum Firm before joining Northern Trust for three years overseeing all aspects of their local fiduciary practice and continuing to aid clients with their estate planning goals. We are thrilled to have her return.

Three Blum Firm Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
We are excited to share that Marvin Blum, David Bakutis, and Stuart Bumpas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals, recognized exclusively through its trusted, Purely Peer Review® methodology. Each year, more than 13 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, making it one of the legal industry’s

The Blum Firm Earns Tier 1 Ranking in 2025 Best Law Firms®
We are proud to share that The Blum Firm has been ranked Tier 1 in Trusts & Estates Law in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, published by Best Lawyers®. The Best Law Firms rankings are determined through a rigorous evaluation process and reflect the high level of trust and respect The Blum Firm has earned within the legal community

Celebrating Excellence: Our 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
We are excited to share that seven of our attorneys have been named to the 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Only the top attorneys in Texas are honored on the Super Lawyers list, with approximately 5% of all lawyers selected. The Rising Stars category is even more exclusive, recognizing just 2.5% of early-career attorneys. We are proud to have six Super Lawyers and

Welcome Attorneys Stuart Bumpas and Rachelle Stapley to The Blum Firm!
Join Us in Welcoming Our New Attorneys! We’re excited to announce that Stuart Bumpas and Rachelle Stapley have joined The Blum Firm! We’re thrilled to welcome them to the team and look forward to the expertise, passion, and dedication they bring. Stuart joins as Senior Counsel in our Dallas office, and Rachelle joins as Associate Attorney in our Fort Worth

Eight Blum Firm Attorneys Named 2025 360 West Top Attorneys
The Blum Firm is proud to announce that eight of our attorneys have been honored in 360 West magazine’s 2025 Top Attorneys – Five Years or More Practice category. This recognition highlights attorneys who have practiced law for at least five years and demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication in their areas of expertise. This year’s honorees include: Two attorneys recognized in Tax Law John R.

The Blum Firm Earns Tier 1 Ranking in 2025 Best Law Firms®
We are proud to share that The Blum Firm has been ranked Tier 1 in Trusts & Estates Law in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, published by Best Lawyers®. The Best Law Firms rankings are determined through a rigorous evaluation process and reflect the high level of trust and respect The Blum
