Gray Reed is proud to announce that our Trusts & Estates Practice Group ranked in two bands – Private Wealth Law and Private Wealth Disputes – in the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2024 legal directory. In addition, five individual attorneys: Partners Glen Eichelberger, Brian Cororve and Mary Mason, Counsel Emily Radke, and Associate Trey Avant were recognized.
Firm Rankings
In Texas, the Practice Group is ranked as a Band 2 Private Wealth Law practice 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 team also 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 to Chambers, 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 2 Private 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 Chair of the Probate, Trusts and Estates Section of the Houston Bar Association.
During Chambers' 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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About Chambers High Net Worth
Chambers High Net Worth ranks the top lawyers and law firms for international private wealth. The guide also recommends leading accountancy firms, private banks, wealth managers, trust companies and other professional advisers to HNW and UHNW clients around the world. The guide is used by family offices and professional advisers to wealthy individuals, providing objective guidance on an international scale. These recommendations are based on in-depth analysis provided by Chambers' team of experienced researchers.
About Gray Reed
Gray Reed isn't just a full-service Texas law firm – we strive to be the ultimate partner for businesses. With a comprehensive range of litigation and transactional practice groups focused on understanding our clients’ businesses and industries, our 150 attorneys are equipped to support companies, and high-net-worth individuals and families, based in Texas or operating within its borders. In addition, our commitment to clients goes beyond providing legal services. Through our subsidiary, Gray Reed Advisory Services, we further support our clients with a team of consultants providing strategic business solutions to drive measurable improvements in profitability, efficiency, operations and compliance, along with expertise in crisis communications, public relations and government affairs. Discover what sets us apart at www.grayreed.com and www.grayreedadvisory.com.