General Information

Year founded: 1990
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Overview

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BoyarMiller is a Houston-based law firm offering comprehensive legal services in the areas of corporate, real estate, finance and capital formation, as well as business, real estate, employment, and probate litigation.

Our dedication to understanding our clients’ needs, as well as our commitment to fulfilling our mission, allows our attorneys to provide counsel beyond expectations, build lasting relationships and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

BoyarMiller distinguishes itself from other firms that claim to deliver counsel beyond expectations through our interactions with clients, the community and with each other, and through the core values that form the foundation of our culture. We base our high standards of service on five basic principles. Every decision we make – from client matters to recruiting philosophy to strategic positioning – is tested and measured against these principles.

  • Achieving practical business solutions using vision, creativity and expertise
  • Highest integrity in all dealings
  • Relentless dedication to service
  • Sustaining an atmosphere of mutual respect, support and authentic communication
  • Developing our people to be great professionals

Rankings

BoyarMiller is nationally ranked in 3 practice areas and metro ranked in 8 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 3
Tier 3 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 3 for Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier 3 for Venture Capital Law

Metro Rankings

Houston
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 3
Tier 3 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 3 for Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier 3 for Venture Capital Law

Metro Rankings

Houston
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 2 for Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier 2 for Tax Law
Tier 2 for Venture Capital Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

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Client Comments

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Awards

Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
  • Named 2018 "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News & Best Lawyers %AE
  • Named 2017 "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News & Best Lawyers %AE
  • Named 2016 "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News & Best Lawyers %AE
  • James A. Moran Legacy Award from Midway Companies

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Management and Personnel

Senior Associate
Travis L. Johnson
Associate
Molly Hust
Senior Associate
Taylor Gaver
Shareholder
Lyndsay Fincher
Shareholder
Lauren Black
Shareholder
Matthew S. Veech
Shareholder
Hilary Tyson
Shareholder
Blake D. Royal
Shareholder
Andrew Pearce
Shareholder
Steve D. Kesten
Shareholder
Lee A. Collins
Of Counsel
Whitney Brieck
Founding Shareholder
Gary Miller
Firm Chairman
Chris Hanslik
Founding Shareholder
Bill Boyar
Of Counsel
Amy Holmes
Associate
Alex Wolf

Contacts

Chief Operating Officer
Josie Morgan
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