Clif Douglass

Clif Douglass is a San Antonio general practice lawyer and managing partner who oversees a local law office and serves as Management Committee Chair. He focuses on legal management, client service, and practical guidance shaped by decades of Texas practice. His background includes work with business, financial, and community matters, helping clients and organizations address legal needs with steady judgment and professional care.

Mr. Douglass earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1982 and received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 1979. His education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and problem-solving. This training supports his ability to evaluate issues, work with clients, and manage responsibilities that require careful legal and business judgment.

Before entering his long-term law practice, Mr. Douglass served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the First State Savings Association from 1983 to 1987. That role gave him direct experience with business operations, financial matters, governance, and legal risk. He has also been admitted to the Texas Bar since 1983 and is licensed in all Texas courts and the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Clif Douglass has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has served as a director or advisory director for several civic and charitable organizations in San Antonio. His service has included involvement with the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital, and the Witte Museum. Mr. Douglass is recognized for combining legal experience, leadership, and community commitment in support of clients and local institutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, San Antonio Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• St. Mary’s University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas at Austin
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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