Mr. Carnes is a retired attorney with more than 45 years of experience advising clients in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. He is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law and is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

Throughout his career, Mr. Carnes has held numerous leadership and community service roles, including serving as President of the Austin Bar Association’s Estate Planning and Probate Section. He has also served on the boards of Family Eldercare, the Capital Area Parkinson’s Society, and the Autism Society of Texas.

Mr. Carnes earned his B.A., M.A., and J.D. degrees from the University of Texas. Outside of his professional work, he is an avid runner, cyclist, and skier, and formerly served as a high school and collegiate sports official.