USA Guide 2026 : Texas: Houston & Surrounds
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Shook, Hardy & Bacon's Houston office boasts experience handling complex disputes across a range of sectors such as energy, finance and life sciences. The firm is adept at managing class actions and multidistrict litigation. It is noted also for its considerable strengths in product liability and intellectual property-related matters.
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Shook, Hardy & Bacon brings practicality to its decision-making. The team is fantastic at taking a large litigation and breaking it down to achieve management outcomes.
Shook, Hardy & Bacon displays great judgment and acumen. Its lawyers are hard workers who get great results. It is a powerful firm with a deep bench that can do it all. I give them a 10/10 across the board.
Shook, Hardy & Bacon is smart, tough, thorough and collegial. It has a strong team with a wide breadth of skill and expertise. Its attorneys are also responsive.
Shook, Hardy & Bacon is very client service-focused, which is wonderful, and the team always ensures our needs are met. Its lawyers are good at what they do and are strong litigators. They know the landscape very well and they are very comfortable navigating through complex matters.
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James Shepherd is a commercial litigator who offers particular expertise in matters concerning energy and pharmaceutical and medical devices.
James is communicative, trustworthy and organized. He can keep so many balls in the air, you can trust he will do it and do it well.
James is fantastic. He is dedicated and really knows his stuff. He is a hard-working, friendly and quality litigator from top to bottom.
James is an excellent, knowledgeable and collaborative litigator. He is also plugged in from a business point of view.
James is an excellent lawyer with great communication and legal skills. He is a pleasure to work with.
James provides excellent tactical and strategic counsel on large, high-risk litigation. He has excellent business and common sense.
Stephanie McGraw represents clients in a range of sophisticated commercial litigation. She is particularly skilled in product liability cases.
Stephanie is super-responsive. She understands the client's needs in that regard and never leaves you hanging in a pinch.
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
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