Formed over 85 years ago on Galveston Island, Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP has grown from an insurance and real estate law firm with three attorneys to a full-service law firm with over 20 attorneys and offices in Galveston, the Bay Area Houston, and Denver, Colorado.
We offer a diverse range of professional legal services from sophisticated civil trial and appellate practice for both plaintiffs and defendants to complex corporate, lending and development transactions.
For more than 85 years, Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP has served clients with integrity, professionalism, and deep legal experience. Founded on Galveston Island, the firm began as a small practice focused on insurance and real estate law and has grown into a respected full-service law firm.
Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP was formed through the 1980 merger of Phipps, Smith & Herz and Dibrell, Dibrell, Greer & Brown, bringing together decades of legal tradition and leadership.
Today, the firm includes more than 20 attorneys serving clients from offices in Galveston, Bay Area Houston, and Denver, Colorado. Our attorneys provide counsel across a broad range of practice areas, including litigation, real estate and banking transactions, property tax litigation, employment law, estate planning, and probate.
Our approach has always been grounded in long-term client relationships built on trust, responsiveness, and practical legal guidance. The firm and its attorneys are regularly recognized in respected legal directories, including Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.
Community Commitment
At Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP, we believe strong communities are built through service. Our attorneys and staff support the communities of Galveston, Bay Area Houston, and Denver through:
- Community Partnerships — Supporting local nonprofits and charitable initiatives
- Leadership — Serving on nonprofit boards and community organizations
- Pro Bono Service — Expanding access to justice
We are proud to contribute our time, experience, and resources to organizations that strengthen the communities we serve.
A Team Approach
Our attorneys are supported by a highly experienced team of paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative professionals who help ensure efficiency and exceptional client service. We also leverage modern legal technologies to streamline communication and deliver responsive, high-quality legal support.
For more than eight decades, Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP has built its reputation on experience, dedication, and lasting relationships with the clients and communities we serve.



