David (Trey) M. Stiles, III

Nationally renowned for his shrewd advocacy and quality service, David (Trey) M. Stiles III has been a tour de force for his clients in matters pertaining primarily to probate litigation and estate planning, but also various business litigation issues, as well as debt collection. From Stiles Law Firm in Houston, Texas, he represents clients across the state.

When it comes to contentious and complex matters such as probate and estate planning, Mr. Stiles believes in being straightforward and upfront, as the decisions made today will have an impact in the future. He wastes no time in getting an appropriate plan in place for his clients based on their individual needs and fits all important discussions according to his clients’ schedules, ensuring no unnecessary stress.

Mr. Stiles graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1990 and enrolled straight away at the University of Houston Law Center.  He received his Juris Doctor in 1993 as well as his license to practice in Texas. 

A beacon of high ethical standards and staunch leadership, Mr. Stiles has been recognized by myriad legal organizations for his tireless efforts in creating a pristine client-centric practice that sets the benchmark for top-quality legal service. H Texas magazine has named him to their Top Lawyers in Houston list on numerous occasions, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel included him in their Nation’s Top One Percent list since 2015. Moreover, he has been rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and was a recipient of Avvo’s Client’s Choice Award, along with holding a perfect “10.0” rating on the site.

With over 30 years of experience in the legal profession, Mr. Stiles holds close affiliations with prominent organizations, including the State Bar of Texas,  Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association and Attorneys in Tax and Probate Association. He has spent considerable time and resources toward local community organizations such as St. Mark’s Episcopal School, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and the West University Little League.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.