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"I enjoy the challenge of taking on difficult inheritance disputes and helping clients win. At the outset of every litigation matter, I work closely with each client. This work is fundamental to developing an effective litigation strategy.

I review the record of each of my cases. Some lawyers rely heavily on other colleagues and paralegals. Not me. I study each case in depth. I read every piece of paper in the case file. I prepare so thoroughly that I am able to cut straight to the hear of a matter. Thoughtful strategy. Mastery of the facts and law. These are the elements that distinguish my work."

Robert Ray is an attorney who has more than 30 years experience. A lawyer who knows inheritance laws, inheritance disputes and the grounds for and time limits involved in contesting wills.

Robert Ray is Board Certified. The State Bar of Texas, Board of Legal Specialization recognizes attorneys in various areas of law, who because of experience, training and knowledge are awarded certificates of special competence. There are over 70,000 lawyers in Texas but only 10% are Board Certified.

Q: What are the general requirements for Board Certification?
A: An attorney must have:
Been licensed for at least 5 years
Spent three years of practice in specialty field
Devoted 25-50% of practice to field of specialty
Handled a wide variety of cases in field
Attended continuing legal education seminars
Received approval of judges and colleagues
Passed a written examination

Q: What areas of law have a Board Certification program?
A: Currently the Texas Board of Legal Specialization recognizes the following fields of law for Board Certification:
Administrative
Bankruptcy
Civil
Appellate
Civil Trial
Criminal
Estate Planning and Probate
Family Immigration and Nationality
Labor
Oil, Gas and Mineral
Personal Injury
Trial
Real Estate
Tax

There is no certification in litigation of contested probate matters. There is a certification in Estate Planning and Probate and two in litigation areas: Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law. This office handles litigation involving contested probate matters. We do not handle the creation of wills and trust that an estate planning attorney would normally handle nor do we handle probate administration not involving contested litigation. Therefore, Attorney Robert Ray is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since his practice is limited to litigation involving inheritance disputes.

An attorney who is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law must have handled jury trials dealing with many matters. The attorney must also have extensive knowledge of the law of evidence, procedure, and other substantive law involved in the trial of personal injury cases.The Texas Board of Legal Specialization operates under the authority of the Supreme Court of Texas. This program is entirely funded by fees and other charges imposed on attorneys participating in the program. For more information write:

Texas Board of Legal Specialization
P.O. Box 12487
Austin, Texas 78711
(512) 463-1454
FAX (512) 477-7719

The foregoing information is general in nature. If you are concerned about inheritance laws, have an inheritance dispute, a property dispute or want information about contesting a will, we can help. Please go to our main site http://theprobate.net/contact-us and use the contact form to contact us today. We would love to learn about your case and there is no fee for the initial consultation.