William D. (“Bill”) Elliott is a partner with Elliott, Thomason & Gibson, LLP in Dallas, Texas. He is referred to by many as a teacher, author, practitioner and public servant. In his practice of tax law, he represents families, businesses and owners in tax planning, estate planning, business transactions and IRS controversy. He received his J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 1973 and his Master of Laws from New York University in 1974.

His many leadership roles include serving as an Appointed Member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has served as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas, Past Member of the Board of Directors, Past Member of the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Texas, and Past Chair of the Section of Taxation of the State Bar of Texas. He is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.

Mr. Elliott has a passion for recognizing and preserving the history of various legendary tax lawyers. In 2009, he started the Texas Tax Legends Project with the sponsorship of the State Bar of Texas Tax Section. The project involves a filmed interview of leading tax lawyers in Texas and elsewhere about their careers.

Bill holds two board certifications in both Tax Law and Estate Planning and Probate Law and has been a Texas lawyer for over 40 years. Leaders like Bill are rare, and his peers have recognized that trait in him throughout his career.

He is truly an outstanding Texas Tax Lawyer! 

2016     Louise Hytken