Christopher Burt lands top Doyle’s Guide honor in Houston probate litigation
BoyarMiller shareholder Christopher Burt was named a Preeminent lawyer in Doyle’s Guide 2026 for Leading Trusts, Estates & Probate Litigation Lawyers in Houston. The ranking is the highest category in the list and is based solely on peer review.
Why it matters: - Burt’s ranking puts him in Doyle’s Guide’s highest Houston category for trusts, estates and probate litigation. - The honor signals peer recognition in a practice area where outcomes can affect families, fiduciaries and business interests. - Burt also drew a separate 2026 Band 1 ranking from Chambers and Partners for Private Wealth Disputes in Texas.
What happened: - BoyarMiller announced that Shareholder Christopher Burt was named a Preeminent lawyer in Doyle’s Guide 2026 list of Leading Trusts, Estates & Probate Litigation Lawyers in Houston. - Burt is one of seven Houston attorneys in the Preeminent category. - Doyle’s Guide uses the Preeminent tier as the highest category in its 2026 Houston ranking. - Doyle’s Guide says its Estates Litigation rankings are compiled solely through peer review from senior lawyers in the relevant practice area and market.
The details: - Burt practices in BoyarMiller’s Probate, Estates, Trust and Fiduciary Litigation Group. - His work covers contested matters involving wills, trusts, estates, guardianships and fiduciary relationships. - Burt has experience in trial courts, administrative proceedings and appellate matters. - BoyarMiller Chairman Chris Hanslik said Burt’s recognition reflects the trust he has earned from clients and peers. - Hanslik said Burt brings thoughtful counsel to complex probate and estate disputes. - Doyle’s Guide also says its rankings across other practice areas may include independent research, peer-review surveys and, in some cases, interviews with clients, legal practitioners and industry participants.
Between the lines: - The dual recognition from Doyle’s Guide and Chambers suggests Burt has visibility in both local peer rankings and broader private wealth dispute coverage. - Probate and trust fights often blend legal, financial and family issues, which raises the value of specialists with litigation depth. - BoyarMiller is using the ranking to reinforce its probate, trust and fiduciary dispute platform in Houston.
What's next: - BoyarMiller says Burt and the firm’s litigation team are available for individuals, families, fiduciaries, beneficiaries and businesses facing probate, trust or estate disputes. - The firm continues to position its litigation group around contested estate-related matters. - Doyle’s Guide rankings remain non-purchasable and based on its research process.
The bottom line: - Burt’s Preeminent ranking gives BoyarMiller another credential in Houston’s competitive trusts and estates litigation market.
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