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) 2025 legal directory. In addition, seven individual attorneys: Partners Glen Eichelberger, Scott Bayer, Brian Cororve, Mary Mason and Jeff Watters, Counsel Emily Radke and Associate Trey Avant 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 our “Gray Reed team is very knowledgeable with the requisite experience to advise on the most complex of tax planning strategies. It is a focused practice with a large number of experienced attorneys.​" The firm has been ranked in the Private Wealth Law Bands for five years and in the Private Wealth Disputes Bands for two 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 10 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, saying, "Glen's background from a financial firm gives him a unique position to help and understand the underlying issues."

Scott Bayer - Ranked for 1 Year

Bayer has been recognized as an "Up and Coming" Private Wealth Law attorney in Texas. He has substantial experience preparing wealth transfer agreements tailored to each client’s unique needs and objectives, including wills, revocable trusts, generation-skipping transfer trusts and a variety of other sophisticated estate planning techniques. Bayer is Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Reflecting on his work, one source noted, “I love Scott, I think he is a great attorney.”

Brian Cororve – Ranked for 6 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 insider said Cororve's "strengths are explaining complex topics very simply for clients to understand. He is also very technical in his knowledge of the law and of the changes that could affect his clients."

Mary Mason – Ranked for 2 Years

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 Immediate Past Chair of the Probate, Trusts, and Estates Section of the Houston Bar Association.

A source describes Mary Mason, saying, "I really like Mary. She is very responsive and has a very good touch with clients."

Jeff Watters - Ranked for 1 Year

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.

Watters was characterized by a source as "an experienced fiduciary litigator. He knows the law, but he is also realistic and reasonable."

Emily Radke – Ranked for 2 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, "We are grateful for Emily's knowledge and attention to detail, which has strengthened our position in litigated matters."

Trey Avant – Ranked for 2 Years

Recognized as a “Star Associate” 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. A source remarked, “Trey has been excellent to work with. I have tremendous confidence in him.”

To view the entire Chambers High Net Worth 2025 legal directory, click here. 

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 

As a full-service Texas law firm with a comprehensive range of litigation and transactional practice groups, Gray Reed's 150 attorneys focus on understanding our clients' businesses and industries. We are equipped to support companies and high-net-worth individuals with sophisticated legal needs. Through our subsidiary, Gray Reed Advisory Services, we extend our support with expert consultants who provide strategic business solutions tailored to each client's objectives. Discover what sets us apart at www.grayreed.com and www.grayreedadvisory.com.