Tamorah Christine Butts

Tamorah Christine Butts

also known as Christine Butts

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Probate Lawyer at The Woodlands, TX
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Business

8777 West Rayford Road, The Woodlands, TX

About Tamorah

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Estate planning is the process of establishing a plan for the death or incapacity of a person. It involves the creation of a will, durable power of attorney, and medical power of attorney. It may also involve the formation of a revocable trust or other trusts designed with an eye toward minimizing estate and income taxes and protecting the inheritance or gift passing to the beneficiaries.

28 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Probate 40%

Probate is the process of settling the estates of decedents.

28 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Business 20%

Many clients who need estate planning are also small business owners. Often limited liability companies and limited partnerships are formed to protect and manage assets and to reduce estate tax liability.

28 years | 100 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Riddle & Butts, LLP

8777 West Rayford Road, The Woodlands, TX, 77389

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Tamorah Christine Butts's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robin | July 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Professionalism and excellent communication!

Our family hired Christine Butts to handle a legal matter for us. There were many twists and turns that came up but Mrs. Butts and her team communicated with us and made adjustments for those twists and turns keeping on top of the situation and making sure we were informed every step of the way. We... will definitely hire Ms. Butts again should we have a need in the future.

Posted by Katherine | June 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Highly Recommend Riddle and Butts LLP

My husband and I just completed our Estate Planing with Riddle and Butts LLP. We worked directly with Christine Butts and we are extremely happy with the outcome of the process. Her professionalism, knowledge, suggestions and care during the planing helped us ensure a worry free process some day in... our future. She explained everything thoroughly, the pros, the cons in a simple but detailed manner, she answered all our questions and we never felt rushed thru the process. We did not realize how poorly written our old wills were until we met with Christine. We highly recommend Riddle and Butts LLP, Attorneys at Law

Posted by Lisa | March 05, 2010 | Probate

This review is of Tamorah Christine Butts. She has been my attorney since 2003.

Many attorneys are viewed as individuals who do not care about their clients but only care about the money they receive when representing them. In 2004, my husband of eleven years died when I was just 32 years old. I was overcome with grief and didn't always know what was needed of me in order to tak...e care of our estate. Christine was incredibly helpful, making sure that everything was in order from the day she learned of my late husband's death. When I sold our home in the year after he died, Christine made sure the transaction ran smoothly and even filed the proper paperwork due to my planned absence from the closing of the house sale as I had already relocated out of state. In the years to come, as I had decisions to make and decided to revise my will, Christine made sure all of my questions were answered. I have continued to call upon her for advice and value her informed and professional opinion.

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Tamorah Christine Butts's Lawyer Endorsements

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J. Luck

Probate lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine is an exceptionally talented probate lawyer who will be one of the best probate judges Harris County has ever had."

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Amy Nelson

Probate lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Christine's work. I have had the pleasure of working with her on different client matters over the past several years, and have consistently found her to be highly skilled, thoughtful, and caring. I welcome the opportunity to collaborate with her again."

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Janice Rich

Probate lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse this lawyer. She is competent, caring and capable."

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Scott Lisman

Probate lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I found Christine easy to work with and creative in her approach to legal issues. I would definitely work with her again."

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Judah Broussard

Estate planning lawyer

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Steven Earl

Litigation lawyer

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Elizabeth Hilbun

Probate lawyer

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John Portnow

Estate planning lawyer

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Michael Riddle

Estate planning lawyer

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James Brill

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

AV Rated 5.0, Martindale Hubbell

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2003

Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

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Texas Rising Star (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), Texas Monthly Super Lawyer Magazine

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Houston’s Top Lawyers (2007, 2008, 2009), H Texas Magazine

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Houston’s Top Lawyers for the People (2007, 2008, 2009), H Texas Magazine

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Riddle & Butts, LLP

2011 - 2018

Judge, Harris County Probate Court 4

1995 - 2010

Partner, Riddle, Butts & Akiens, LLP

Associations

2011 - Present

Association of Women Attorneys

Member

2011 - Present

Pasadena Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

National College of Probate Judges

Vice President

2008 - Present

Planned Giving Council of Houston

Board Member

2007 - Present

Junior League of Houston

Active Member

2000 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Mensa

Member

Education

1996

University Of Houston

1993

The University of Texas

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2018

2017

Advanced Guardianship and Elder Law Course The Runaway Ad Litem

2017

12th Annual Fiduciary Litigation Course When is a Declaratory Judgment Proper?

2012

2012 Wills and Probate Institute Attorney and Appointee Fees

2008

National Business Institute Intestacy and Closing the Estate

2008

2007

Lorman Education Services

Tax Exempt Organizations in Texas

2006

American Women’s Society of CPA’s The Future of Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning

2003

2003 Accounting Expo Choice of Business Entity in Texas

Publications

2004

Houston Business and Tax Law Journal “Choice of Business Entity in Texas”

Languages

English

Activity

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