Practice Areas
Education
- Washington & Lee University, B.A., 1964
- University of Texas, LL.B., 1967
- New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1970
Honors
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
- Former Chairman, Probate & Trust Law Section, Houston Bar Association
- Named to Best Lawyers in America, Trust & Estates Law, 1991-2006
- Named to “Best Lawyers in Houston” by Inside Houston Magazine
- Named a “Texas Super Lawyer” in estate planning and trusts, by Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003-2008
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- American Bar Association
- Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Board Certified Tax Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Court Admissions
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Richard R. Cruse
Shareholder
1200 Smith Street
14th Floor
Houston, TX 77002-4310
TEL: 713.658.2522
FAX: 713.658.2553
In a career distinguished by numerous awards and accolades, Richard R. Cruse has established an active and comprehensive practice that focuses on estate planning and administration for individuals, families, executors and trustees. Mr. Cruse assists with all manner of issues including wills, guardianships, probate matters, trusts, wealth transfer transactions and tax planning strategies. He actively participates in numerous estate planning and tax associations to stay abreast of developments in his field.
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Professional Affiliations
- Member, Probate Trust and Estate Section, Houston Bar Association
- Member, Probate and Trust Law Section, State Bar of Texas
- Trustee, Goodwill Industries of Houston
- President, St. Martin’s Endowment Committee, St Martin’s Episcopal Church
- Member, Board of Directors, Interface-Samaritan Counseling Center
- U.S. Army Infantry 82nd Airborne Division, Vietnam (1968-1969)