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Chamberlain Hrdlicka

Private Wealth Disputes

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Texas

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Chamberlain Hrdlicka

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Private Wealth Disputes - Texas

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Chamberlain Hrdlicka is a tax-focused law firm with a strong presence in Texas, having offices in Houston and San Antonio. The team of attorneys handles high-value trust and estate planning for families and family businesses, and the firm also has a recognised litigation department.
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Strengths

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  • Chamberlain Hrdlicka has assisted with some very complicated situations and has resolved them successfully. They have a deep understanding of the law.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • I have been very impressed how they have found some technical ways to break open what seemed like an impasse, and bring us closer to a resolution.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Chamberlain Hrdlicka is impressive and effective at getting us results. The firm has exceedingly efficient partners.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • There are too many strengths to write down; this team is amazing. Research, communication, litigation and organisation are just a few. This team is the most competent group I’ve ever worked with.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ryan Cantrell
    Ryan Cantrell

    Ryan Cantrell

    Ryan Cantrell is a litigator in Chamberlain Hrdlicka's Houston office. He represents clients including trustees, executors and beneficiaries in probate and fiduciary litigation. His practice also involves commercial and labour matters.

    • Ryan Cantrell is the very best litigator I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is an extremely competent attorney with the ability to put his clients at ease.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • I go to Ryan specifically for high-end work because of his skill. He is a strong communicator, effective in the courtroom and he gets to the heart of the matter.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Ryan Cantrell is diligent, reasonable, strong, well-spoken and seasoned.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Brett T. Berly
    Brett T. Berly

    Brett T. Berly

    Brett Berly is an expert in estate planning, including wills and trusts, while also advising on business succession matters.

    • When I think of attorneys that can handle very complex trust matters and fiduciary service needs, I think of Brett.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Brett's style is easy to work with. He is very smart, takes time to listen and he is thoughtful and creative in solutions and approach. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Brett Berly has great technical expertise.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Julie Edelman
    Julie Edelman

    Julie Edelman

    Julie Edelman is a shareholder in Chamberlain Hrdlicka's trust and estate department. She assists clients with estate administration and tax planning including estate, gift and generation-skipping tax strategies.

    • I have been impressed with all areas I have seen of Julie's work. She is very detail-oriented, has a great demeanour and is good at explaining difficult concepts.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Julie is very responsive and thinks outside the box to resolve client matters.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Julie Edelman is an outstanding lawyer.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Kathryn Boss Shields
    Kathryn Boss Shields

    Kathryn Boss Shields

    Katheryn Boss Shields is a trial attorney who represents clients in probate and fiduciary litigation. Shields also handles contested guardianship cases.

    • Kelly Boss Shields is a great attorney and was instrumental in the success of our case.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Kathryn is as sharp as a tack when it comes to strategy and thinking strategically. She is very pleasant to talk to and always looks for a way to get a resolution.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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