Sam Sheffer focuses his practice on probate, trust, fiduciary, and guardianship litigation, representing clients in high-stakes disputes involving estates, trusts, and closely-held businesses. He handles matters across Texas trial and appellate courts, with experience spanning will contests, trust disputes, fiduciary liability claims, guardianship proceedings, heirship and paternity-inheritance disputes, estate administration disputes, and related civil litigation. 

Sam works closely with individuals, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and business owners to navigate emotionally charged and financially complex disputes. His practice includes both courtroom advocacy and strategic resolution efforts, with experience managing cases involving contested estates, business ownership conflicts, and allegations of fraud or mismanagement. 

Representative Experience

• Represented parties in a complex multi-state will contest. 
• Assisted in resolving a contentious guardianship and business ownership dispute involving a manager-managed Texas limited liability company.
• First and second-chaired numerous depositions and court hearings, including arguments involving motions for summary judgment, motions to compel, and applications to appoint temporary administrators pending contest. 
• Conducted detailed financial analyses of trust, business, and estate accountings to identify damages, trace assets, and uncover alleged fraud and fiduciary mismanagement.