Aubrey P. Boswell – 20 Under 40
Boswell PLLC
39 | SMU
Aubrey Boswell credits his mentors for equipping him with skills to work with high-net-worth clients and their estate plans.
“Before opening my own practice, I spent more than a decade learning about this specialty from some of the best attorneys in Dallas and working with clients with estates at all levels of wealth and complexity,” he said.
Now, he leads Boswell PLLC and is one of few Texas attorneys with law and CPA licenses.
“I was drawn to the practice of estate planning and probate when (I) realized the importance these areas hold in everyone’s lives,” Boswell said. “I value helping clients leave a meaningful legacy and helping to protect that legacy after a loved one passes away.”
Boswell PLLC, located at Greenville Avenue and Lovers Lane, is focused on estate planning, probate, and trust matters.
“At heart, I am a problem solver devoted to finding solutions for my clients,” Boswell said. “My practice, however, is not limited to preparing legal documents; I also spend my time zealously advocating for clients inside and outside of the courtroom.”
Boswell became interested in this work during an accounting internship his senior year at SMU.
He was interning for an accounting firm’s audit group, where he investigated and audited financial statements: “The process of investigating and digging deeper is very much what lawyers do, and this is what inspired me to pursue a legal career.”
In addition to his legal work, Boswell serves on the board of ChandlerSpeaks, a nonprofit devoted to serving children with speech disabilities. His past volunteer experience includes work on the boards of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and the Dallas Estate Planning Council.
Who’s your biggest inspiration and why?
My biggest inspiration is my parents. They have (an) incredible work ethic and have taught me character traits that affect everything I do. While I don’t come from a family of lawyers, my parents instilled in me the positive attributes of learning and developing skills that help me in all aspects of being a lawyer.
What would you tell an 18-year-old you?
I would tell them to live out their dreams and to not take “no” for an answer. In life, I’ve been told “no” a lot, but it hasn’t deterred me from pursuing my passions. In fact, it made me more determined.
What (or who) motivated you to get involved in the community?
Daniel Drabinski has been instrumental in helping me get involved in the community. He has connected me with people and organizations who make an impact in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. I have worked in these communities for most of my professional career, which has led me to have countless relationships with people who also live and work in the community.
What was your first job and what did you learn from it?
My first job was as a busboy at a restaurant in Dallas. My job was to not only clean tables but to make sure plates were cleared off even before the patrons were finished with their meal. This taught me always to be looking ahead at how I can serve those around me. The more helpful I was, the more it increased the tips that I received from the waiters, so it motivated me to work hard.
Where do you see yourself and/or your career 10 years from now?
In 10 years, my goal is to have excelled in my career to the point that I and my law firm are well-established names in the communities of Dallas.
What is your favorite local restaurant or shop?
My favorite local restaurant is Muchacho’s. Tex-mex is always a good idea.
What’s on your bucket list?
A bucket list item for me is to travel to Scotland and Ireland, and to visit the places where my ancestors came from before coming to America.
Who’s your biggest inspiration and why?
My biggest inspiration is my parents. They have incredible work ethic and have taught me character traits that affect everything I do. While I don’t come from a family of lawyers, my parents instilled in me positive attributes of learning and developing skills that help me in all aspects of being a lawyer.
How do you motivate yourself and others?
My motivation comes from many areas. I have a wonderful family who supports and encourages me. I also love the work I do, which makes it easy to get out of bed and do the things I do.
What’s a fun fact that someone wouldn’t know about you?
A fun fact about me is that my first year of college, I actually went to Texas A&M in Galveston. It led me to working on a ship for an entire summer with other students, as we sailed from Galveston and along the east coast from Florida to Maine.
What advice do you have for other young professionals?
The advice I would give is to develop as many relationships with others as you can. Relationships will serve you not only when you are younger, but also much more when you are older, because those same relationships will last a lifetime.
If someone made a movie about your life, what would it be called and who would play you?
This is an interesting question. My favorite movie is It’s a Wonderful Life. Although not a perfect life, I believe I’ve had a wonderful life and have been incredibly privileged in the same way as George Bailey was.
