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) 2026 legal directory. In addition, five individual attorneys: Partners Glen Eichelberger, Brian Cororve , Jeff Watters, and Trey Avant and Counsel Emily Radke were recognized.
Firm Rankings
In Texas, the Practice Group is ranked as a Band 1 Private Wealth Law practice and a Band 2 Private Wealth Disputes practice. During the research process, Chambers received feedback that “Gray Reed has extremely competent yet approachable and practical estate planners. The team is all very well credentialed and respected counsel, but they differentiate from other firms by having a great bedside manner, making complex subjects digestible for clients." The firm has been ranked in the Private Wealth Law Bands for six years and in the Private Wealth Disputes Bands for three years.
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 11 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.
Reflecting on Eichelberger's approach and reputation, one source said, " Glen is my go-to counsel for very serious legal matters. He has a stellar reputation as an aggressive but very civil advocate for his clients, and he is detailed and very results-driven."
Brian Cororve – Ranked for 7 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 recently served as Chair of the Probate, Trusts and Estates Section of the Houston Bar Association.
During Chambers' research process, one source said of Cororve, "I've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with Brian. He is extremely competent on estate planning matters, cares deeply about the well being and success of his clients, and delivers on his commitments."
Jeff Watters - Ranked for 2 Years
Watters has been recognized as a Band 2 Private Wealth Disputes attorney in Texas. His litigation practice is largely devoted to resolving fiduciary duty claims arising from the administration of trusts and estates, a unique and challenging area of law where significant dollar amounts are typically at stake and no two cases are ever alike. He also takes lead on a variety of traditional trust and estate litigation matters, including will contests, will interpretation suits and accounting disputes, from the filing of the petition all the way to the Texas Supreme Court. Watters is Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
One source described Watters by saying, "Jeff is brilliant. He is strategic, an excellent writer and very compassionate regarding the emotions of the situation. He brought results that exceeded our expectations."
Trey Avant – Ranked for 3 Years
Recognized as a “Up and Coming” attorney 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 noted, "Trey highly comprehends situational complexity and offers legal approaches and client solutions that are both pragmatic and protective."
Emily Radke – Ranked for 3 Years
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 excels at communication and work quality. Her attention to detail is absolutely top-flight. She is an absolutely wonderful person to work with, and I deeply value our professional partnership."
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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 is a full-service Texas law firm with a comprehensive range of litigation and transactional practices. With more than 160 attorneys, the firm focuses on understanding its clients' businesses and industries to deliver practical, strategic legal solutions for companies and high-net-worth individuals. Through its subsidiary, Gray Reed Advisory Services, the firm also provides strategic business consulting tailored to each client's objectives. Learn more at grayreed.com and grayreedadvisory.com.