In Memoriam: George A. Whittenburg

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September 18, 2017 | In Memoriam

George A. Whittenburg passed away on August 7. He was 73 years old.

Mr. Whittenburg co-founded Whittenburg Law Firm with his brother, Louis Palma McKee "Mack" Whittenburg, and practiced law for nearly 49 years. He gained widespread recognition in the legal community for several high-profile cases and for his ability to solve novel problems using his extensive legal experience. Texas Monthly described him in a 1996 cover story: "In person, George has a congenial personality, but during a lawsuit, he is a pit bull."

Mr. Whittenburg served on ALI’s Council and was an Adviser on several projects, including the Restatement Third of both Property and The Law Governing Lawyers.

Read the full Whittenburg Law Firm obituary.

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