Stephen T. Dyer

Stephen T. Dyer is a nationally respected estate planning attorney whose practice focuses on advanced asset transfer and business succession strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families. He represents clients across the country in trust and estate administration, complex tax planning, family business transitions, and wealth preservation matters.

Stephen earned his B.B.A. with highest honors from the University of Texas in 1989, followed by an M.B.A. in 1994 and a J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law in the same year. He was a member of the Chancellors and the Order of the Coif and served on the Houston Journal of International Law.

Stephen is recognized for advising entrepreneurs, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries on estate and tax matters involving complex assets, family limited partnerships, and charitable planning. He also advises in high-asset divorce cases involving family trusts and estate matters. His strong technical skills and sound judgment have made him a go-to advisor for clients with multigenerational wealth.

Stephen is consistently ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Law by Chambers High Net Worth (2016–2024) and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Texas Super Lawyers annually since the early 2000s. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and actively participates in legal organizations such as the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. He is also deeply involved in philanthropic boards and legal education initiatives.

Stephen T. Dyer brings decades of experience and a reputation for excellence to the field of estate planning and private wealth law. He guides clients in developing effective strategies to preserve and transfer wealth. His work supports multigenerational planning and ensures long-term financial stability for individuals and families across generations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner | Section Chair – Private Clients (Houston), Baker Botts L.L.P
• Member, State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section
• Member, American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
• Member, Houston Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estates Section
• Member, Houston Business and Estate Planning Council
• Member, Houston Estate and Financial Forum
• Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
• Fellow, Houston Bar Foundation
• Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• The University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The University of Texas
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• The University of Texas
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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