R. Gary Shapley | Houston Estate Lawyer

I have had several cases in the last few years where clients brought me wills that were not prepared with proper form, but our office was able to convince the court to probate the wills and allow the beneficiaries to receive their assets.

I have been a practicing attorney in Texas for 28 years and have maintained my own practice The Law Office of R. Gary Shapley for 22 years. My practice has grown mainly through word of mouth and referrals from past clients who have positively endorsed this office to others who have retained my services.

Clients should look for integrity and experience in a lawyer. Also large law firms may charge much more for their services and actually have an attorney with less experience represent them.

Texas law, particularly in the Probate area, is different than probate law in other states. Knowledge of the local rules and being familiar with the local courts are an advantage to any attorney and their client(s). I am a native Houstonian who has lived in the Houston Metropolitan area for my entire life and have practiced law in Houston for over 28 years.

I will attempt to evaluate a case and whether this office will take a case by telephone if possible. Sometimes it is necessary to review documents and if this is the case a face to face meeting with the client may be necessary.

I am a professor of Business Law, Criminal Justice, and Government at the Houston Community College and at American Intercontinental University.

• Texas Bar Association
  West Houston Chamber of Commerce

• Educator Of The Year 2006 and 2013 (Nominated) - American Intercontinental University
  
  President's Award - Houston Bar Association in 1996-97 for job as Director of the Houston Bar Association Campaign for the Homeless

• Mr. Shapley has represented hundreds of clients in the preparation of wills and in probating wills before the court. He has also represented hundreds of clients in civil matters ranging from trying cases in civil court to providing legal advice to businesses regarding transactional matters including the creation of contracts and the creation of new business organizations.

• Who Needs the Courtroom Anyway?  Published in Houston Community College Government E Text
  
  Judicial Selection in Texas Published in Houston Community College Government E Text

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