USA Guide 2026 : Texas
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Bracewell’s appellate team is highly regarded within the legal industry because of its impressive track record handling issues of first impression and landmark appeals at federal courts of appeal and state appellate courts throughout the country, as well as before the Texas Supreme Court.
Clients rely on us to handle some of the nation’s most complex cases at the appellate level. Recently, for example, we successfully defended Hilcorp Energy in a closely watched royalties dispute. We have also helped secure appeals for Apache Corporation, Carlton Energy, GDF SUEZ, KBR, Prosperity Bancshares, Westlake Chemical and Weatherford International.
Bracewell's appellate team handles a range of matters, from energy to environmental litigation, to insurance and toxic torts, to healthcare and intellectual property matters. We regularly join clients’ legal teams early in the litigation process and work to develop a comprehensive appeal strategy from the very beginning.
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Bracewell boasts an impressive track record in representing clients in appeals across the state, including before the Texas Supreme Court. It demonstrates expertise in energy-related appeals, as well as cases involving insurance, product liability and intellectual property.
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Bracewell represented Koninklijke KPN in the Texas Sixth Court of Appeals after Samsung appealed the $287 million judgment in favor of KPN in a breach of contract case, with the appeal settling following oral argument in the court.
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Bracewell displays excellence in its briefing.
Bracewell's knowledge of appellate law and process and its ability to describe highly complicated matters in a clear and understandable way are its key strengths. Its attorneys' writing skills are excellent and their arguments are compelling. They do excellent work.
Bracewell has a team of experts who are professional and have fabulous writing and speaking skills.
Bracewell has a really good team of appellate lawyers.
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Warren is a very good practitioner and a skilled oral advocate.
Warren is the best appellate litigator in Texas. He is a total professional, a gentleman and an incredibly smart and talented appellate lawyer. He works exceedingly cordially with his co-counsel.
Warren is generally thought to be one of the top five appellate lawyers in Texas.
Warren has a unique ability to distill complex facts and legal principles into persuasive arguments to consistently produce successful results. There are few, if any lawyers, appellate or otherwise, who enjoy Warren’s reputation or the esteem he is held in by the courts in which he practices.
Warren stands out for his expertise, professionalism and responsiveness. His brief writing and his oratory skills are also excellent.
Walter Simons is noted for his representation of clients in complex appeals in both state and federal courts. He has handled cases involving breach of contract and trade secrets.
Walter's writing is superb.
Walter is super intelligent.
Litigation: Appellate
Litigation: Appellate
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