Michael B. Thurman - a San Antonio, United States Community Associations Lawyer

San Antonio Community Associations Lawyer

Updated: 02/16/2026

Areas of Practice

Community Associations
Restrictions Interpretation and Enforcement
Mechanic's Liens
Business & Corporate Law

Litigation: 20%

Attorney Information

Overview

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.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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Honors

AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly magazine
Best Lawyers in San Antonio, SA Scene Magazine

Other Sources of Feedback About Michael B. Thurman

Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
2020 Texas Super Lawyers list
2006 Texas Super Lawyers list
2005 Texas Super Lawyers list
2004 Texas Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, 1976
  Doctor of Jurisprudence
Non Legal Education
- Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 1973
  B.B.A.

Current Employment Position(s)

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Managing Shareholder, since 1976
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Classes and Seminars

Enforcement of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions by Homeowner Associations
Texas Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens
Enforcement and Foreclosure of Mechanic's Liens in Texas
Overview of 2015 Legislative Changes Affecting Community Association
Association Board of Directors Duties and Responsibilities

Representative Clients

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Bexar Electric Company
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Williams Insulation
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Calhoun Electric
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Sides Supply, Incorporated
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Bar Admissions

Texas, 1976

Specialties and Certifications

Property Owners Association Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Real Estate Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Other Affiliations

State Bar of Texas (Member)
San Antonio Bar Association (Member)
College of the State Bar of Texas, 1991 - Present (Member)
State Bar of Texas Construction Law, Business Law, Litigation and Real Estate, Probate and Trust sections (Member)

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Contact

San Antonio, TX

4093 De Zavala Road
San Antonio, TX 78249

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Phone: 210-341-2020

Fax: 210-344-6460

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Hours: M-Th 8a-5p, F 8a-4p

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