GSBT Practice Areas - International Estate and Asset Protection Planning, Private Placement Life Insurance Planning, Investment Portfolio Planning, Domestic Estate Planning, Probate, Trust and Estate Administration, Tax and Entity Planning, Charitable Planning and Administration, Complex Structure Administration, Mediation

GSBT is AV rated in all of its practice areas, the highest rating available for any law firm. In addition, all of the firm's eligible lawyers are board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in their respective practice areas and are "A" rated.

Legal Ability Ratings take into consideration the standard of professional ability in the area where the lawyer practices, their expertise, and their qualifications in certain other areas. Legal Ability Ratings are:

C - Good to High

B - High to Very High

A - Very High to Preeminent

The General Ethical Standards Rating "V" denotes adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, diligence and relevant criteria relating to professional responsibilities. A lawyer will not receive a Legal Ability Rating unless they have been endorsed for a "V" rating.

For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Ratings, visit http://www.martindale.com/xp/Martindale/About_Us/Ratings/ratings_intro.xml