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Robert 'Bob' Griffin
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I am Robert 'Bob' Griffin, a trial attorney operating in the Conroe and Greater Houston Area. I represent individuals, businesses, beneficiaries, and administrators who are in search of prompt and effective resolutions to complex issues. From the outset of your case, I leverage my courtroom experience to your advantage, ensuring I am a steadfast advocate should you need to present your case in court.
My legal practice is geared towards assisting start-ups, small businesses, construction litigation, automotive issues, and medical technology. Additionally, I handle estate planning and probate litigation.
I have been practicing law for over a decade. I hold certificates in both international commercial arbitration and mediation from the A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center at the University of Houston Law Center. I graduated cum laude from the University of Houston Law Center and magna cum laude from the Honors College at the University of Houston, where I double majored in economics and political science. I am also a member of the Texas Bar College and frequently deliver lectures on firearms law and negotiation.
Practice Areas
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Tax Law
- Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Sales Taxes, Tax Planning
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat Fee Services – Probate and Estate Planning Flat Fees, or a set price for services rendered, is an attractive way to minimize expenses while gaining certainty. Not every case is suitable for a flat fee, sometimes the flat fee is too expensive, and other times it does not allow for adequate representation. However, there are a few case types which often work well in the flat fee model. These fees do not cover tax filings or further real property work as necessary. These fees are inclusive of filing fees and recording fees but are not inclusive of travel expenses. https://www.griffinandcain.com/probate-and-estate/probate-and-estate-planning-flat-fee-services
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
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Languages
- English
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Griffin, Cain & Herbig Attorneys at Law, PLLC
- - Current
Education
- University of Houston - Main Campus
- B.S. | Economics and Political Science
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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- University of Houston - Main Campus
- J.D. (2012)
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Awards
- Texas Bar College
- State Bar of Texas
- Award and Scholarship for Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Law
- Houston Bar Association
- Outstanding Success in Wills, Trusts, Estate Administration and Estate Planning
- University of Houston Law Center
- Scholarship and Certificate given for high marks in a series of courses with a focus on that area of practice.
Professional Associations
- Texas State Bar
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- FRT Laws in Texas
- Robert Griffin, Partner
- Big Update on the Legal Status of Forced Reset Triggers as of June 10, 2025
- Robert Griffin, Partner
- Local Rules Series – Montgomery County Local Rules in Probate Cases
- Robert Griffin, Partner
- Who Gets the House? Real Estate and Divorce in Texas.
- Davida Johnson, Attorney
Speaking Engagements
- Methods in Negotiation for Engineers, Masters Course on Practical Medical Device Design, University of Texas San Antonio
- College of Mechanical Engineering
Certifications
- Mediation
- A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center - UH Law Center
- Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Repair
- EPA
- International Arbitration
- A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center - UH Law Center
Legal Answers
6 Questions Answered
- Q. Is the wife responsible for HOA fees on deceased husband's separately owned condo in Texas?
- A: In addition to my colleague's answer, I would also add the following caveat.
If you are living in the property, or treating it as your homestead, you may want to consider paying the HOA assessment to keep your personal running costs lower. Those assessments are rather easy to collect once the appropriate actions have been completed, and they come with additional collection fees.
If he was renting the property out; and it is generally profitable, you would be entitled to a 1/3rd life estate in the heirship process in Texas. However, if you do not have access to the funds being paid in rent or the like, it would be fairly burdensome to pay the HOA fees at this time.
- Q. Will signing affidavits for property transfer affect our inheritance rights?
- A: There are a few documents often used in a situation like this. One is called an Affidavit of Heirship, and that document merely places the property into the heirs' names. Basically, if drafted honestly, the affidavit does nothing more than clarify who the heirs are, and what their statutory ownership percentage is in the piece of real property. I would be deeply concerned if I were you, as a simple Affidavit of Heirship generally does not need the signature of all heirs, just one heir and two dis-interested witnesses.
It is not uncommon to have language in the Affidavit of Heirship, or to have additional documents such as a Quitclaim Deed or Special Warranty Deed completed and signed ... Read More
- Q. How to resolve title issues for a car with a defunct title loan company?
- A: This is a challenging scenario you face. You have a couple options; and unfortunately this is not legal advice, as a lot more facts would have to be known. If there was a probate opened for the boss's wife's father (BWF) that could be very useful for this - but given the title loan, no likely.
First, the deceased individual's who the title is in the name of could complete a form VTR-262. However, ALL heirs to BWF would have to sign this document in front of a notary. You would also complete the other transaction documents. Then, you would go to the tax office - and well - see what they say about the lienholder. It is not uncommon that an entity has purchased the notes/loans ... Read More
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