Selby Rains

Selby Rains is a Dallas, Texas board-certified estate planning and probate attorney. She represents individuals, families, and fiduciaries in matters involving estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate, business succession planning, and asset protection. Known for her strategic and personalized counsel, Selby helps clients achieve financial security, tax efficiency, and long-term peace of mind.

Selby earned her J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where she served as Note and Comment Editor for the American Indian Law Review. She holds a B.A. in International Studies and Spanish Literature from Southern Methodist University, with minors in Psychology and Human Rights. She has been licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 2016 and earned Board Certification in Estate Planning and Probate Law in 2022.

Selby’s practice ranges from foundational estate plans for individuals and families to sophisticated strategies for ultra-high-net-worth clients. She advises on wealth preservation, liability exposure, business entity formation, and legacy planning. She collaborates closely with wealth advisors, tax experts, and insurance professionals to deliver coordinated and holistic solutions tailored to each client’s goals.

Selby’s excellence has earned her repeated recognition, including Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2024–2025), Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Trusts and Estates (2024), and Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine (2020). Selby also serves on the Board of Governors for the Dallas Estate Planning Council and chaired its Emerging Professionals group from 2020 to 2022.

A frequent speaker and published author on estate law topics, Selby Rains is a trusted advisor for clients navigating today’s complex estate and probate landscape. Her depth of knowledge, clear communication, and commitment to excellence make her a standout in the field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Lisa Newman Law, PLLC
• Member, Dallas Estate Planning Council
• Member, Texas Bar College
• Member, State Bar of Texas – Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section
• Member, Dallas Bar Association – Probate, Trust and Estates Section

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Oklahoma College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Methodist University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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