Ranking tables
Litigation: Appellate | USA
Texas
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Aaron Streett Baker Botts L.L.P.10 Years Ranked
- Connie Pfeiffer Yetter Coleman LLP9 Years Ranked
- Douglas W Alexander Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP18 Years Ranked
- Macey Reasoner Stokes Baker Botts L.L.P.19 Years Ranked
- Reagan Simpson Yetter Coleman LLP22 Years Ranked
- Russell Post Beck Redden LLP18 Years Ranked
- Thomas R Phillips Baker Botts L.L.P.20 Years Ranked
- Warren W Harris Bracewell LLP20 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Anne Johnson Tillotson Johnson & Patton9 Years Ranked
- Ben Mesches Haynes and Boone, LLP7 Years Ranked
- Dana Livingston Cokinos | Young4 Years Ranked
- Daniel L Geyser Haynes and Boone, LLP7 Years Ranked
- Eva Guzman Wright Close & Barger, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jane Webre Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP9 Years Ranked
- Kent Rutter Haynes and Boone, LLP8 Years Ranked
- Kevin Dubose Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP20 Years Ranked
- Lisa Hobbs Kuhn Hobbs PLLC9 Years Ranked
- Marcy Hogan Greer Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP10 Years Ranked
- Mark Trachtenberg Haynes and Boone, LLP7 Years Ranked
- Scott A Keller Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP4 Years Ranked
- Thomas Wright Wright Close & Barger, LLP10 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Alan York Reed Smith LLP2 Years Ranked
- Amy Warr Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP5 Years Ranked
- Andrew Gould Arnold & Itkin LLP4 Years Ranked
- Chris Dove Troutman Pepper Locke LLP6 Years Ranked
- Cynthia Timms Troutman Pepper Locke LLP9 Years Ranked
- Dale Wainwright Greenberg Traurig, LLP6 Years Ranked
- David Coale Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP4 Years Ranked
- Heidi Bloch Greenberg Traurig, LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey S Levinger Levinger PC6 Years Ranked
- Jessica Barger Wright Close & Barger, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Kendyl Hanks Greenberg Traurig, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Kurt Kuhn Kuhn Hobbs PLLC1 Years Ranked
- Kyle D Hawkins Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael Heidler Vinson & Elkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- Rachel Ekery Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP6 Years Ranked
- Robert Dubose Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP8 Years Ranked
- Scott Hastings Troutman Pepper Locke LLP8 Years Ranked
- Amanda TaylorButler Snow LLP
- Michelle StrattonMurphy Ball Stratton LLP
Band 4
- Brett Kutnick Jackson Walker LLP1 Years Ranked
- Charles Frazier Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP7 Years Ranked
- Daryl Moore Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing 1 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Oldham Jackson Walker LLP2 Years Ranked
- Kirsten M. CastaƱeda Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP6 Years Ranked
- Lauren Harris Porter Hedges LLP5 Years Ranked
- Steven Knight Chamberlain Hrdlicka3 Years Ranked
- Susan Kidwell Troutman Pepper Locke LLP4 Years Ranked
- Wanda McKee Fowler Wright Close & Barger, LLP6 Years Ranked
- William Peterson Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP6 Years Ranked
- Gwen SamoraCopeland & Rice LLP
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLPLitigation: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedAlexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP 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: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 7 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: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 8 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: Appellate2025 | Band 2 | 8 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: Appellate2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedBracewell LLP 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: Appellate2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedLehotsky Keller Cohn LLP 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 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPLitigation: Appellate2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedTroutman Pepper Locke LLP 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.
2 Wright Close & Barger, LLPLitigation: Appellate2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedWright Close & Barger, LLP 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: Appellate2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedYetter Coleman LLP 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 Cokinos | YoungLitigation: Appellate2025 | Band 3 | 4 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: Appellate2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedGibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP 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: Appellate2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig, LLP 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 Kuhn Hobbs PLLCLitigation: Appellate2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedKuhn Hobbs is noted for its expertise representing clients in state and federal appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of Texas. Its experience spans cases concerning intellectual property, contract disputes and construction-related matters, among others.
3 Roach & Newton, LLPLitigation: Appellate2025 | Band 3 | 1 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 Tillotson Johnson & PattonLitigation: Appellate2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedTillotson Johnson & Patton is well regarded for its representation of clients in Texas appellate courts, including the Texas Supreme Court, and the Fifth Circuit. The team has experience handling matters spanning from commercial litigation to product liability.
3 Vinson & Elkins LLPLitigation: Appellate2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedVinson & Elkins LLP 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.