Atty. Michael Christopher Riddle
Michael C. Riddle began his practice of law as a gift and estate tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service.
Business Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving The Woodlands, TX · 54+ Years Experience
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About Michael Christopher Riddle at a Glance
Michael Christopher Riddle is a Managing Partner based in The Woodlands, Texas, practicing at Riddle & Butts, LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, and poa. Admitted to practice in Texas (1972) and U.S. Tax Court (1972). Educated at The University of Houston J.D. (—) and The University of Houston B.A. (—). Serves clients in The Woodlands, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Christopher Riddle
- Michael C. Riddle began his practice of law as a gift and estate tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service
- He graduated from the University of Houston Law School in 1972 and in 1991 became Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Estate Planning and Probate
- Mike Riddle has been a guest speaker for the White House Conference on Aging and he spoke before the International Association of Financial Planners in Washington, D.C
- He has been guest speaker for 30 years on Christian radio station KHCB 105.7
- He is the Managing Partner of Riddle & Butts, LLP and has been practicing law in Harris County and surrounding counties for almost 40 years
- He served as the Parliamentarian and Chair of the Finance Committee of the Harris County Republican Party
- Mike has three grown children and lives in the Tomball area
- He is a member of Champion Forest Baptist Church, where he serves as a Sunday school teacher
- Mike is married to Texas State representative Debbie Riddle
- Honors and Awards • Five Star Rating Martindale Hubble • Houston’s Top Lawyers for the People (2007, 2008, 2009) as published by H Texas Magazine • Houston’s Top Lawyers (2007, 2008, 2009) as published by H Texas Magazine Published Cases • Estate of Dailey v
- Commissioner, 82 T.C.M. 710 (U.S.Tax Ct.2001). • Estate of Smith v
- Commissioner, 198 F.3d 515 (5th Cir. 1999), rev’g, 108 T.C. 412 (1997) Presentations and Published Works “Beneficiary Designations: Has Your World Changed in the Past Five Years?” Presented by the 24th Annual Wills and Probate Institute, South Texas College of Law, September 24-25, 2009 “Using Revocable Trusts as Estate Planning Tools,” Sponsored by Lorman Education Services, December 2, 2008 “Use of Living Trusts and Powers of Attorney as Estate Planning Tools,” On file with Riddle, Butts & Akiens, LLP “Intestacy and Closing the Estate,” Sponsored by National Business Institute, July 17, 2008 Frequent guest on the Christian Home Show on KHCB (http://www.khcb.org/) “Tax Exempt Organizations in Texas,” Sponsored by Lorman Education Services, February 13, 2007 “The Future of Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning,” Presented to the American Women’s Society of CPA’s, February 4, 2006 “Choosing a Business Entity in Texas with an Eye Toward Succession Planning,” Presented to the Attorneys in Tax and Probate, May 4, 2004 “Choice of Business Entity in Texas,” Houston Business and Tax Law Journal, Volume 4, 2004 “Choice of Business Entity in Texas,” Presented at the 2003 Accounting Expo Sponsored by the TSCPA Foundation, April 22, 2003
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Christopher Riddle's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Christopher Riddle handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in The Woodlands.
Probate in The Woodlands
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Estate Planning & Probate in The Woodlands
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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Business & Corporate Law in The Woodlands
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Christopher Riddle is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Tax Law in The Woodlands
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Christopher Riddle is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →
Power of Attorney in The Woodlands
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in The Woodlands
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 The Woodlands 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 venue, 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.
The Woodlands Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a The Woodlands-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in The Woodlands Choose Michael Christopher Riddle
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Christopher Riddle's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, tax, and poa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Christopher Riddle brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and U.S. Tax Court, Michael Christopher Riddle can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, Michael Christopher Riddle can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in The Woodlands
A The Woodlands-based practice means Michael Christopher Riddle attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Christopher Riddle Handles in The Woodlands
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