THURMAN & PHILLIPS P.C. - Key Persons


Michael B. Thurman - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner
  • Managing Shareholder
Michael B. Thurman is the Managing Shareholder of Thurman & Phillips, P.C. (1976). He possesses extensive experience in community association, business, corporate, business acquisitions, real estate and construction related matters. His experience comes not only from being a practicing attorney since 1976, but also from his practical experience as a principal and director in various entities engaged in real estate acquisition, development, construction, contracting and retail. Although experienced in a broad spectrum of legal areas, Michael has selectively restricted his primary areas of practice to community associations, restrictions interpretation and enforcement, mechanic's liens, business and corporate law. Michael is a member of the inaugural 2019 class of attorneys to be Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Property Owner Association Law. Michael represents a large number of community associations in Bexar and surrounding counties, including serving as general counsel for the largest mixed use development in Bexar County. Michael is AV rated, which is the highest rating bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell on attorneys considered to have "Very High to Preeminent Legal Ability" with the highest standard of ethical and professional conduct. Michael has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in Texas Monthly magazine and one of the "Best Lawyers in San Antonio" in SA Scene Magazine. Practice Areas: Community Associations

San Antonio Young

Job Titles:
  • Lawyers Association, President, Vice - President and Director / Education

Zachary B. Aoki

Zachary B. Aoki focuses his practice on trial and alternative dispute resolution. He represents his clients in state, federal, and alternative dispute forums and has significant trial and appellate experience. Examples of industries he has represented include: transportation, oil and gas, real estate, insurance, media, accounting, construction, financial and lending institutions and technology companies. He has written articles on copyright law, insurance law, professional malpractice and trial practice. Practice Areas: Trial and Alternative Dispute Resolution We offer skilled advice and legal representation if you need litigation services or alternative dispute resolution. Attorney Thurman is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Few lawyers can offer this distinction. He is also AV Preeminent peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell,*** which is the highest rating.