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Atty. Bret Thomas Berly

Atty. Bret Thomas Berly

Mr. Bret Thomas Berly is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, taxation and 2 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 21 yrs experience 21 year
Call (346) 299-1825 Book Appointment

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About Bret Thomas Berly at a glance

Bret Thomas Berly is a Shareholder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (2005). Educated at University Of Texas (J.D., 2005). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Bret Thomas Berly is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • Bret has been licensed for 21 years
  • Bret practices at Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Bret Thomas Berly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bret Thomas Berly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Bret Thomas Berly is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bret Thomas Berly

Where is Bret Thomas Berly's law office located?
Bret Thomas Berly's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bret Thomas Berly handle?
Bret Thomas Berly focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Bret Thomas Berly practiced law?
Bret Thomas Berly has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Bret Thomas Berly go to law school?
Bret Thomas Berly earned their education at (J.D., 2005).
How can I contact Bret Thomas Berly for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University Of Texas
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2005

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