Ranking tables
Litigation: Appellate | USA
Texas
Rankings overview for Departments
Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing 1 Years Ranked
Butler Snow LLP 2 Years Ranked
Cokinos | Young 5 Years Ranked
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 6 Years Ranked
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 7 Years Ranked
Jackson Walker LLP 1 Years Ranked
Norton Rose Fulbright 1 Years Ranked- Roach & Newton, LLP 2 Years Ranked
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP 7 Years Ranked
Vinson & Elkins LLP 7 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedAlexander Dubose & Jefferson is a leading appellate boutique boasting a deep bench of experienced counsel. The firm is regularly called upon to represent clients in high-stakes matters in state and federal courts. It offers expertise in a diverse array of sectors, including energy, financial services, pharmaceuticals and education. The team attracts particular praise for its handling of cases in the Texas Supreme Court.

1 Baker Botts L.L.P.Litigation: Appellate2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedBaker Botts houses a strong bench of appellate experts who are well positioned to act for clients across both state and federal courts. Practicing from offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston, the group offers statewide expertise and coverage. The firm regularly acts for an impressive roster of corporate clients, with particular expertise in advising those in the energy sector.
1 Haynes and Boone, LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedHaynes and Boone remains a destination appellate practice, highlighted for its expertise in representing leading corporate clients in complex appeals, and regularly advising on financial services, product liability and energy-related appeals. Its deep bench is well equipped to advise on matters before the Texas Supreme Court, as well as other state and federal courts.
Band 2

2 Beck Redden LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedBeck Redden is a Houston stalwart, highly praised for its longstanding appellate strength. Its expertise covers antitrust, energy and product liability appeals, among others. The firm is able to act for a variety of clients, including corporates, municipalities and individuals, who turned to its attorneys for their excellent pedigree in complex state and federal appellate matters, including a strong track record before the Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit.

2 Bracewell LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedBracewell 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.

2 Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedLehotsky Keller Cohn is a national litigation boutique whose Austin-based team boasts several experienced appellate practitioners. The firm has an enviable list of corporate and public clients, including prominent industry associations, governmental and other organizations. The team has a number of Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court appearances under its belt.

2 Wright Close Barger & Guzman, LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedWright Close Barger & Guzman is a respected litigation boutique with a strong track record before state and federal appeals courts. The firm offers expertise in a wide range of claims, including personal injury, insurance, intellectual property and product liability.

2 Yetter Coleman LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedYetter Coleman is a well-known Houston litigation boutique with expertise in advising clients on high-stakes appeals. Its experience includes disputes within the natural resources, technology and financial services sectors. The firm is equally adept when acting in both state and federal courts.
Band 3

3 Ahmad, Zavitsanos & MensingLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedAhmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing's appellate offering is seasoned at representing clients in matters related to energy, IP, business disputes and tort claims. The firm is experienced in handling appeals in state and federal courts, including before the Texas Supreme Court.

3 Butler Snow LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedButler Snow is noted for its strong appellate practice. Its lawyers regularly appear before state and federal courts in complicated disputes, including experience appearing before the Texas Supreme Court and the US Supreme Court. The firm has expertise spanning energy and employment related matters, among others.

3 Cokinos | YoungLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedCokinos | Young enjoys a robust reputation for its credentials in appellate disputes, with clients benefiting from a growing team of appeals specialists spread across its extensive office network in Texas. The firm offers considerable experience in both federal and state litigation in a broad array of commercial disputes, including notable expertise in energy matters.
3 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedGibson Dunn & Crutcher is a nationally recognized appellate practice, well known for its litigation prowess and deep institutional knowledge and expertise in appellate disputes. With offices in Houston and Dallas, it regularly acts for clients in courts across the state. Its enviable client roster includes energy, healthcare and technology giants, among other leading corporates.

3 Greenberg Traurig, LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig has a trusted appellate practice offering statewide coverage. From its offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston, it represents clients in bet-the-company appeals in state and federal courtrooms. As well as housing a deep bench of experts, the firm is home to former Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright.

3 Jackson Walker LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedJackson Walker's appellate practice is highlighted for its work related to contractual and other commercial disputes, along with its acumen regarding energy matters, class actions and a range of other areas of law. The team has experience representing clients before the Texas Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit and other federal circuit courts.

3 Norton Rose FulbrightLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright has a broad based appellate litigation offering, spanning a wide array of business disputes as well as product liability cases. The team is experienced acting for clients across Texas appellate courts, including the Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit.
3 Roach & Newton, LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedRoach & Newton represents clients in state and federal appellate courts across Texas. The firm has experience assisting clients hailing from the energy, healthcare and real estate sectors, among others. It has notable expertise in insurance-related matters.

3 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedTroutman Pepper Locke continues to be regarded as a go-to appellate firm. On top of its deep knowledge of the Texas appellate courtrooms, it is able to adeptly represent clients in a broad array of federal disputes. The firm is well known for its expertise in advising on energy-specific appeals, particularly those involving oil and gas litigation.

3 Vinson & Elkins LLPLitigation: Appellate2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedVinson & Elkins comes highly recommended for its appellate expertise and is well placed to assist in all manner of commercial disputes, with the ability to advise on energy, product liability and financial services appeals. It also offers noteworthy expertise in defending First Amendment claims. The firm has offices in the Texas cities of Austin, Dallas and Houston.