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Christopher C. Burt

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A native of the Houston area, Christopher’s creative thinking, coupled with problem-solving skills, is at the core of his representation of trustees, administrators, executors, beneficiaries and businesses.
Areas of Focus
- Probate, wills, estate and trust litigation
- Guardianship litigation
- Estate planning and administration
- Civil litigation
Quick Facts
- Appealed and argued a case to the Texas Supreme Court
- Graduate of South Texas College of Law
- Adjunct Professor, South Texas College of Law, Advocacy
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Guardianship Editor for the REPTL Reporter, a publication for the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
- Houston Bar Association Probate, Trusts, and Estates Council, Real Estate and Probate Section of the Houston Bar Association
Awards & Recognitions
- Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2020-2021)
- US News & World Report – Best Lawyers – Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2020-2022)
- Houstonia Magazine's Top Lawyer (2019)
Christopher joined BoyarMiller through the acquisition of Young, Graves and Burt and has experience centered around probate, trust and fiduciary litigation matters. He is sensitive to the intricacies involved in probate matters and the impact they have on clients.
A strong competitive spirit drives Christopher to advocate for his clients and to see the best results possible, both inside and outside the courtroom. He has significant trial and courtroom experience and has participated in all phases of pre-trial and trial proceedings.
In addition, Christopher has experience pursuing relief for clients in administrative hearings and appellate courts, even seeing clients through appeals to the Texas Supreme Court. Christopher is an active speaker on various topics related to trust, probate, and guardianship litigation, including how to navigate a contested guardianship case, how attorney’s fees are assessed in trust litigation, and discovery in fiduciary litigation.
While attending South Texas College of Law, Christopher was a member of the nationally recognized Mock Trial and Moot Court Program, earning both a national championship and a national best brief award.
Education
- JD, South Texas College of Law, National Order of the Barristers
- BA, Rice University
Affiliations
- Texas Bar Association
- Houston Bar Association
- Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association – Board Member 2018
- Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA)
- Attorneys in Tax and Probate
- Houston Trusts and Estates Club
- South Texas College of Law, Houston Alumni Association
- Adjunct Professor, South Texas College of Law
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Guardianship Editor for the REPTL Reporter, a publication for the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
- Houston Bar Association Probate, Trusts, and Estates Council, Real Estate and Probate Section of the Houston Bar Association
- 05.01.23
BoyarMiller Shareholder Christopher Burt Selected By Texas Bar Foundation - 01.10.23
Houstonia Magazine Names 12 BoyarMiller Attorneys to 2022-2023 Top Lawyers List - 10.18.22
Eight BoyarMiller Shareholders Named in 2022 Texas Super Lawyers List - 08.18.22
The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Recognizes 13 BoyarMiller Attorneys - 03.22.22
BoyarMiller Attorneys Awarded Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2022 - 12.16.21
Houstonia Magazine Names 12 BoyarMiller Attorneys to 2021 Top Lawyers List - 08.18.21
Thirteen BoyarMiller Attorneys Recognized By Best Lawyers in America© in 2022 Edition - 01.04.21
BoyarMiller Elects Three Shareholders - 04.24.19
Texas Supreme Court Rules in Favor of BoyarMiller Client; Overturns 80-Year-Old Case Law for Probate Applicants - 01.01.19
BoyarMiller Expands Litigation Practice with Law Firm Acquisition - 01.02.18
HBJ: Houston law firm adds new practice area through acquisition

Christopher C. Burt was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2023 for Litigation– Trusts and Estates
