Gray Reed is proud to announce that ourTrusts & Estates Practice Group ranked in two bands – Private Wealth Law and Private Wealth Disputes – in theChambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2024legal directory. In addition, five individual attorneys: Partners Glen Eichelberger,Brian Cororve and Mary Mason, Counsel Emily Radke, and AssociateTrey Avant were recognized.
Firm Rankings
In Texas, the Practice Group is ranked as a Band 2Private Wealth Lawpractice and a Band 2 Private Wealth Disputes practice. During the research process, Chambers received feedback that "the Gray Reed attorneys are great: they're always well prepared and well researched, know their stuff and can deal with any issues." The firm has been ranked in the Private Wealth Law Bands for 5 years, while 2024 marks the first year for a Private Wealth Disputes ranking.
With eight attorneys Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Gray Reed provides a full range of estate planning and trust and estate administration services as well as probate and fiduciary litigation. The trust & estates teamalso advises family offices and business owners while working synergistically with the firm's other attorneys in such areas as family law, business law, taxation and real estate.
Individual Rankings
Glen Eichelberger – Ranked for 9 Years
Leader of the Trusts & Estates Practice Group and ranked as a Band 1 Private Wealth Law attorney in Texas, Eichelberger focuses his practice on estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax matters for high net worth individuals and families. He is Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a licensed CPA. He is also a fellow of The American College of Trust and Estates Counsel. According toChambers, Eichelberger is a respected private wealth expert.
One source characterizes Eichelberger as having a"unique background, with experience working with clients at a financial services firm as well as many years of experience in private practice."
Brian Cororve – Ranked for 5 Years
Ranked as a Band 2Private Wealth Law attorney in Texas, Cororve's practice encompasses all aspects of complex estate planning, probate and estate administration, trust structuring and administration, asset protection planning and business succession planning. He is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is the Immediate Past Chairof the Probate, Trusts and Estates Section of the Houston Bar Association.
DuringChambers' research process, one insider said
Cororve "has a great reputation in the market. He is very
responsive and one of the most practical lawyers I have ever worked
with in the private client space. He gets things
done."
Mary Mason –
Ranked for 1 Year
Recognized as an "Up and Coming" Private Wealth Law attorney in Texas, Mason focuses her practice on all matters related to probate, the administration of decedent's estates, trust administration, and estate planning. Mason is Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and serves as Chair of the Probate, Trusts, and Estates Section of the Houston Bar Association.
A source describes Mary Mason, saying, "Mary is very detail-oriented and careful. She is very, very good."
Emily Radke – Ranked for 1 Year
Radke has been recognized as an "Associate to Watch"
in Private Wealth Law in Texas. Clients across the state rely on
Radke for advice on estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax
planning, as well as trust and estate administration. She develops
tailored solutions for clients ranging from high-net-worth
individuals to young spouses with smaller estates. Radke is Board
Certified in Estate Planning & Probate Law by the Texas Board
of Legal Specialization. Praising her approach, one source
remarked,"Emily Radke has a great demeanor. She is very
practical and a great person to work with."
Trey Avant –
Ranked for 1 Year
Recognized as an "Associate to Watch" in Private Wealth Disputes in Texas, Avant focuses on trusts and estates-related litigation and fiduciary litigation. He handles lawsuits regarding the validity of wills or trusts, will or trust construction and interpretation, lawsuits against or defending fiduciaries, and contested guardianships.
One source described Avant as"phenomenal. He is very professional and knowledgeable about the law. He can handle himself in front of a judge and is a great writer."
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