Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995 
Glen A. Yale is a lawyer in San Antonio, Texas, and the principal of Yale Law Firm, P.C. He has practiced law in San Antonio since 1982 and focuses on Trusts and Estates, including estate planning, probate, estate and trust litigation, and nonprofit organizations.
Best Lawyers has recognized Glen A. Yale in the practice area of Trusts and Estates since 1995. This recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers practicing in the same geographic region and legal practice area and reflects the professional regard expressed by other lawyers.
Glen advises individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations on estate planning and the federal estate and income tax considerations associated with their plans. He works with clients who have a range of estate sizes and addresses both financial objectives and family considerations. He also advises tax-exempt organizations and provides legal services involving estate and trust disputes.
Glen was born in Lima, Ohio, and raised in rural Ohio. His family has longstanding ties to Texas, including ancestors who lived in Texas before the Republic of Texas was established. One of his ancestors, William Clark, signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Glen graduated from Wheaton College in 1975 with majors in philosophy and economics. He earned his law degree from Harvard Law School, graduating cum laude in 1978. While attending college on an ROTC scholarship, he made a four-year commitment to the United States Army.
As a Captain in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Glen initially served with the Health Services Command at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. He later served in Seoul, Korea, as legal advisor to the Army Criminal Investigation Division. After leaving the Army in 1982, Glen and his wife, Nancy, returned to San Antonio, where they have raised three children and now enjoy time with six grandchildren.
Glen has written and presented programs for legal professionals through the University of Miami School of Law Heckerling Estate Planning Institute and The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. He continues to serve individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations with estate planning and related legal matters in San Antonio, Texas.
