Department profile
Beck Redden LLP

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

USA Guide 2026 : Texas

Share profile

Beck Redden LLP

Rankings

About

Provided by Beck Redden LLP

Regardless of whether legal disputes involve large corporations, small businesses, or individuals, successful outcomes depend on the ability to shape the case from the outset. Consequently, Beck Redden’s Commercial Litigation practice aggressively pursues the facts and operative documents from the very beginning of the engagement. This allows the firm to home in on the legal theories and jury themes needed to win, and to develop the case with those theories and themes in mind. The lawyers at Beck Redden have successfully tried virtually every kind of commercial dispute there is. And they have done so before juries, judges, and arbitrators across the nation. Our clients have the satisfaction of going into court knowing that their case is backed by a trial team with a proven track record of success on both sides of the docket. Many firms only really begin preparing their case for a jury once they realize trial is imminent. We do not. At Beck Redden, we prepare each case for the ultimate test, the scrutiny of the factfinders and judges that will decide our clients’ fate. Putting in this effort helps ensure that our clients are in the strongest possible position throughout the lifecycle of their matter, including, if needed, the ability to prevail on appeal.

Our Commercial Litigation practice frequently assists clients with matters relating to:

  • Breach of Contract
  • Business Torts
  • Class Actions & MDLs
  • Antitrust
  • Securities Fraud & Shareholder Litigation
  • Real Estate


Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Litigation: Trial Lawyers - Texas

What the Team is Known For
Beck Redden LLP has an outstanding track record of representation in high-stakes litigation, with particular strength in trial work across the full ambit of complex commercial cases. The firm is also well equipped to handle high-stakes personal injury and product liability cases. It is often trusted by clients to handle appellate matters, as well as those at first instance. The group boasts an impressive and diverse client list including Fortune 500 companies.
View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Beck Redden represented Tempur Sealy International as co-counsel in successfully defeating the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block the $5 billion Tempur Sealy–Mattress Firm merger following a seven-day evidentiary hearing in Houston federal court.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Beck Redden's lawyers are excellent strategists. They spot legal issues and determine an appropriate list of options, making the right choice from those. It is a great group that really knows about businesses and handles complex, sophisticated matters in a pragmatic and efficient way.

    Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

  • Beck Redden is one of the premier litigation powerhouse boutiques in the Houston area. The firm is made up of tenacious, reliable and intelligent litigators who will take a case all the way through to trial. The quality of the bench is very strong. The team takes business considerations into account and is highly responsive.

    Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

  • Beck Redden can look and see the big picture of what's going on in a matter or dispute, not just what's on paper. It is very proactive on the strategy to find a resolution, both short term and long term, which is very helpful. The team performs extremely well at keeping us informed on the status of matters.

    Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

  • Beck Redden delivers excellent results and always adds value to our business. Its associate ranks are full of young people who are extremely dedicated to the practice and delivering the very best results. Its associates are fine litigators, and the team is extremely diligent with call-backs, generous with its time and very respectful of my time.

    Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

  • Beck Redden is a very good law firm and one of the strongest in terms of litigation strength.

    Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • David J Beck
    David J Beck

    David J Beck

    David Beck is especially renowned for his trial prowess. His vast commercial litigation experience includes a particular focus on energy disputes.

    • David is a great high-stakes commercial litigator. There's nothing bad I could say about him. He is one of the premier senior statesmen of litigation.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

    • David is a legend as a commercial trial lawyer. He is definitely a dean of the Texas litigation Bar.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

    • David is considered one of the top trial lawyers in the state.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

    • David is considered a titan of the Houston Bar and is extremely highly regarded.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

    • David is one of the best in the country.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
    View profile
  • Fields Alexander
    Fields Alexander

    Fields Alexander

    Fields Alexander handles a wide range of disputes, including energy and employment claims.

    • Fields is an outstanding, legitimate trial lawyer.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

    • Fields has a lot of trial experience, which is helpful in guiding a matter to a resolution even when it doesn't go to trial. He has very helpful experience in commercial litigation.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

    • Fields does a lot of sophisticated work and is not only very skilled, but is also very professional and ethical to deal with. He is a really excellent lawyer.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
    View profile
  • Matthew Whitley
    Matthew Whitley

    Matthew Whitley

    Matthew Whitley is well regarded for his commercial litigation expertise and is adept at representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of suits.

    • Matthew always has practical suggestions and solutions. He is quick at turning around work, which is essential and most appreciated.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

    • Matthew is an outstanding trial lawyer and a very good verbal advocate. He is also an exceptional writer and strategist, as well as being extremely professional, ethical and likable.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

    • Matthew is an exceptional lawyer. He is a brilliant legal mind, knows the courts inside and out and provides excellent counsel.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

    • Matthew is an excellent lawyer from top to bottom. He has great instincts for the courtroom and knows how to translate those instincts into concrete strategic advice for the client.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

    • Matthew is smart, efficient and he gets great results.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
    View profile
  • Mary Kate Raffetto
    Mary Kate Raffetto

    Mary Kate Raffetto

    Mary Kate Raffetto is a skilled trial and appellate litigator across a range of matters, with experience representing both defendants and plaintiffs.

    • Mary Kate is a fantastic practitioner and I would give her a ten. She is very responsive and very smart.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

    • Mary Kate is extremely confident and has a great sense of the long game in litigation.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA

    • Mary Kate is knowledgeable, detail-oriented and dedicated to her craft. She carries herself in the courtroom with the gravitas of a senior partner.

      Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondentUSA
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Beck Redden LLP (5)

Texas

Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Members

Provided by Beck Redden LLP

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership