Tim Kleinschmidt

Tim was born in Giddings, Texas in 1956. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1975, received a Bachelor of Science with honors from Texas A&M University in 1978, and a degree of Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law in 1981. Tim was admitted to Texas Bar in 1981, is a member of the Lee County Bar Association, and the State Bar of Texas. Tim has been practicing law in Giddings since 1981. His areas of experience* include municipal law, real estate, oil and gas, creation of business entities, wills, probate, trusts, estate and asset protection planning, collections, banking and local counsel for non-resident law firms.

Tim's father, A.P. Kleinschmidt, was superintendent of the Lexington Independent School District for over 30 years, while his mother, Margaret Kleinschmidt, taught in Lexington schools for over 30 years. Tim was born and raised in Lee County. He is married to Anna Kleinschmidt, formerly Anna Schmidt. Tim is a local rancher and enjoys hunting and outdoor sports. He is active at First Baptist Church of Lexington. Tim served as the District 17 State Representative in the Texas House of Representatives for four terms, from 2009 through 2015, and is currently of counsel to the firm and serves as General Counsel to the Texas Department of Agriculture.

* Not certified as a specialist in any areas of practice by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.