Shareholder Christopher Burt Named Preeminent Lawyer in Doyle’s Guide 2026

Executive Summary: BoyarMiller is pleased to announce that Shareholder Christopher Burt has been recognized as a Preeminent lawyer in Doyle’s Guide’s 2026 ranking of Leading Trusts, Estates & Probate Litigation Lawyers in Houston. Preeminent is the highest category awarded in this year’s Houston ranking, recognizing Burt among a select group of attorneys identified through Doyle’s Guide’s independent peer-review process.

HOUSTON (August 31, 2026) – BoyarMiller is pleased to announce that Shareholder Christopher Burt has been named a Preeminent lawyer in Doyle’s Guide’s 2026 list of Leading Trusts, Estates & Probate Litigation Lawyers in Houston.

Burt is one of seven Houston attorneys included in the Preeminent category, the highest category awarded in the 2026 Houston ranking. Doyle’s Guide also recognizes attorneys in Leading and Recommended categories. According to Doyle’s Guide, its Estates Litigation rankings are compiled solely through peer review, with feedback from senior lawyers practicing in the relevant area and market.

Burt practices in BoyarMiller’s Probate, Estates, Trust and Fiduciary Litigation Group. He represents clients in contested matters involving wills, trusts, estates, guardianships, and fiduciary relationships, and he has extensive experience in trial courts, administrative proceedings, and appellate matters.

“Christopher approaches every matter with sound judgment and a deep commitment to the people he represents,” said Chris Hanslik, Chairman of BoyarMiller. “This recognition reflects the trust he has earned from clients and peers, as well as the thoughtful counsel he brings to complex probate and estate disputes.”

The Doyle’s Guide listing follows Burt’s continued acknowledgement in the private wealth and probate litigation field. In 2026, Chambers and Partners also ranked Burt Band 1 for Private Wealth Disputes in Texas.

Probate, trust, and fiduciary disputes can involve complex legal, financial, and family considerations. BoyarMiller works with individuals, families, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and businesses to bring clarity to contested matters and help clients move forward with confidence.

Learn more about Christopher Burt and BoyarMiller’s Probate, Estates, Trust and Fiduciary Litigation Group, and how we help clients with their probate, trust, or estate-related disputes.

About Doyle’s Guide

Doyle’s Guide publishes rankings of law firms and individual lawyers across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas. Its rankings are based on independent research, including peer-review surveys and, depending on the practice area, interviews with clients, legal practitioners, and industry participants. Estates Litigation rankings are compiled solely through peer review. Inclusion in Doyle’s Guide rankings cannot be purchased.

About BoyarMiller

BoyarMiller is a mid-size Houston-based law firm that advances client business goals by bringing new possibilities into focus with confidence and clarity to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Since 1990, the firm has been providing practical and smart business solutions. BoyarMiller comprises three practice groups, corporate mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and litigation, and serves multinational companies, middle-market businesses, and entrepreneurs in need of collaborative and strategic representation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What recognition did Christopher Burt receive from Doyle’s Guide in 2026?

Christopher Burt was named a Preeminent lawyer, the highest category in the list, in Doyle’s Guide’s 2026 list of Leading Trusts, Estates & Probate Litigation Lawyers in Houston.

How does Doyle’s Guide determine its probate litigation rankings?

According to Doyle’s Guide, Estates Litigation rankings are based solely on peer review. Lawyers are assessed based on the volume and quality of positive feedback received from senior legal practitioners working in the relevant practice area and market.

Who is Christopher Burt?

Christopher Burt is a Shareholder in BoyarMiller’s Probate Litigation Group. His practice focuses on probate, wills, estate and trust litigation, guardianship litigation, estate administration, and related civil litigation.

What types of probate litigation matters does BoyarMiller handle?

BoyarMiller represents clients in probate, trust, estate, guardianship, and fiduciary disputes. The firm works with individuals, families, fiduciaries, trustees, executors, beneficiaries, and businesses facing contested estate-related matters.