Michael C. Riddle
Michael C. Riddle began his practice of law as a gift and estate tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service. He graduated from the University of Houston Law School in 1972 and in 1991 became Board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Estate Planning and Probate. Mike Riddle has been a guest speaker for the White House Conference on Aging and he spoke before the International Association of Financial Planners in Washington, D.C. He has been guest speaker for 30 years on Christian radio station KHCB 105.7. He is the Managing Partner of Riddle & Butts, LLP and has been practicing law in Harris County and surrounding counties for almost 40 years. Mike is married to Texas State Representative Debbie Riddle.
Christine Butts
Christine Butts is a 1993 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin where she obtained her BBA in International Business. In 1996, she graduated from the University of Houston Law School. Christine is Board Certified in Probate and Estate Planning by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Christine limits her practice of law to the following areas: probate, estate planning, business entities, and charitable organizations. Christine was elected as Judge of Harris County Probate Court 4 in 2010 and served through 2018. Now back in practice, she remains dedicated to the mission of serving families in times of crisis when that crisis involves the loss or incapacity of a loved one.
Kristi Gourley
Kristi Gourley is a 1997 graduate of Texas A&M University where she obtained her BS in Biomedical Science. In 2003, she graduated from the Paul M. Hebert School of Law at LSU, where she was an editor for the Louisiana Law Review. After taking some time off to raise her four amazing boys, Kristi has since returned to the practice of Law. Kristi enjoys engaging with her clients one on one to discuss their needs, alleviate their concerns, and form a lasting partnership. When she isn’t working, Kristi can be found routing on her rival teams. Gig ’em Aggies and Geaux Tigers!
Kaitlyn R. Ready
Kaitlyn Ready is the most recent addition to the Riddle and Butts team. After graduating from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in 2016 with a degree in business management, Kaitlyn continued her education at South Texas College of Law Houston where she spent time serving the citizens of Harris County by volunteering in both the Guardianship and Veterans Clinic. After spending her first two years of practice focused on estate planning, she now handles both probate and estate planning matters. While some say they are ready to handle any challenge, Kaitlyn is proud to say that she was “born Ready.”
Tom Hopkins
Tom Hopkins graduated from the American University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Literature. He earned his law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1998. For most of his career, Tom has focused on probate, estate planning, asset protection, and business formation. Since moving to Texas in 2012, Tom and his family have enjoyed living in Kingwood. Tom is an Eagle Scout and has served as the camping coordinator and a committee member for his son’s troop. Tom enjoys travelling with his wife, Stacy, reading, and live music.