EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL

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Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

Ph.D. Religious Studies, specializing in Systematic Theology – December 2019

 

The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TX

J.D. – December 1999

                                                                                                  

Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA

M.A. Biblical Studies and Theology – August 1997

                                                              

Rice University, Houston, TX

B.A. Philosophy, Music Minor – May 1994

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Member of the State Bar of Texas - May 2000

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Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law - December 2007

 

Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel - March 2021

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President of the Dallas Estate Planning Council - 2014-2015

 

Member of the Board of Directors, Dallas Estate Planning Council - 2008-2014

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Member of the Board of Directors, Dallas Bar Association Probate, Trusts and Estates Section - 2011-2013

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Adjunct Lecturer in Religious Studies, Southern Methodist University

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PERSONAL

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Toby was born and raised in Richardson, Texas and is a graduate J. J. Pearce High School.  He is married to Suzy of Richardson, Texas and has three children. 

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Toby is an active member at Forest Community Church in Plano, Texas where he occasionally preaches. He has served in leadership roles for other non-profit organizations including as Senior Warden of Christ Church Plano, as a board member for Kingdom Mission, and as a board member for Restored Hope Ministries.

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Toby enjoys reading, soccer, racquetball, chess, politics, and playing the saxophone.

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