Raymond Gray, Esq.

Representative Bio

Raymond Gray has been immersed in Texas Property Tax since serving as Law Clerk to the Texas House Committee on Ways and Means during the initial revisions to the Texas Property Tax Code in 1981.

Representing all types of properties as a property tax attorney, Raymond’s caseload includes a wide array of tax protests and appeals. Among his complex industrial cases are an array of electric generation facilities, including nuclear power, wind and solar farms, BESS, fossil fuel and co-generation plants. He has also litigated chemical manufacturing, refineries, food processing facilities and any number of other large-scale properties. His commercial real estate appeals include corporate campuses, hotels, large and small offices, medical offices, multi-family, national retail chains, as well as malls, and regional and local shopping centers. Although a proud graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Raymond has been proud to successfully represent the Texas A&M University Systems on several property tax exemption issues.

Prior to co-founding Gray Winston & Hart, Raymond was a driving force in one of the country’s largest property tax law firms. Even earlier, Raymond spent 15 years representing appraisal districts and taxing units. Raymond’s understanding of the pressures and constraints under which appraisal districts operate, and the interplay between local appraisal efforts and tax revenue, continues to pay dividends for his clients.

Recognized by his peers as one of the top attorneys in Texas property tax, Raymond is AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. Raymond is a Sustaining Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, an invitation-only organization consisting of the top 1/3rd of 1% of lawyers in Texas. Raymond’s standing among property tax lawyers has led to him being retained as an expert witness by several county assessors, and by several cities and taxing jurisdictions challenging the actions of appraisal districts. Known for his integrity, professionalism and expertise, Raymond receives referrals from big four accounting firms, property tax consultants, and lawyers in firms big and small. Raymond’s reputation has led property tax attorneys on both sides of the bar, competitors and opposing counsel alike, to refer cases to him.

Lee Winston, Esq.

Representative Bio

Our newest partner, Lee Winston joined Gray Winston & Hart in 2020 and practices in the areas of property tax consulting, property tax litigation, mediation and arbitration. Prior to joining Gray Winston & Hart, Lee practiced commercial and real property litigation in Dallas, Texas.

In a very short time, Lee distinguished himself with his quick aptitude for property tax valuation, as well as property tax law, including appellate litigation. As one indication of Lee’s rapid ascension as a leader in property tax law, his case law analysis in GWH's “News You Can Use” column is read by more than 500 property tax professionals. Lee’s most recent appellate court success was on behalf of a client whose property tax consultant made a mistake on her Freeport Exemption application. Harris County Appraisal District refused to recognize this clerical error, which increased the taxpayer’s property tax liability by over $125,000.  After another firm was unsuccessful at trial, Lee filed and won the appeal at the 14th Court of Appeals.

Lee is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, where he was the editor-in-chief for the Texas Environmental Law Journal and associate editor for the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law. In addition, Lee worked as a legislative intern for Texas State Senator Judith Zaffirini. Prior to law school, Lee graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.

Greg Hart, Esq.

Representative Bio

Greg has been practicing law for over 20 years. All of that time has been dedicated to litigating the value of real estate. Greg started his career trying eminent domain cases as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas. He then spent several years as in house counsel for an appraisal district. Greg changed sides and spent the next decade working at one of the largest property tax law firms in Texas representing a wide variety of clients. He has represented taxpayers in property tax disputes at the administrative and judicial levels including arbitration.

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Firm Information

Gray Winston & Hart are high stakes litigators redefining what’s possible in property tax appeals. We have a reputation for being bold, inventive property tax litigators who take on even the toughest cases. We work to outthink and outmaneuver our opponents, always focused on achieving the best and most fair outcomes for our clients.

We have extensive courtroom experience and are always trial-ready, representing our clients in every area and level of property tax litigation. We are committed to pursuing aggressive and innovative approaches to our clients’ most challenging property tax matters.

Understanding the needs of our clients is a priority commitment for us. If there is a single characteristic that describes Gray Winston it is the desire to serve, to serve first. Our team embodies a “humble, hungry and smart” approach to representing our clients—putting in the work to pursue appeals quickly and efficiently, always focused on meaningful results.

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