Ranking tables
Litigation: Appellate | USA
Texas
Authored by Wright Close & Barger, LLP
Rankings overview for Departments
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Band 2
Senior Statespeople
Lynne Liberato Haynes and Boone, LLP19 Years Ranked
Marie Yeates Vinson & Elkins LLP22 Years Ranked- Harriet O'NeillLaw Office of Harriet O'Neill
Star Individuals
Band 1
Aaron Streett Baker Botts L.L.P.9 Years Ranked
Allyson N Ho Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP15 Years Ranked
Connie Pfeiffer Yetter Coleman LLP8 Years Ranked
Douglas W Alexander Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP17 Years Ranked
Macey Reasoner Stokes Baker Botts L.L.P.18 Years Ranked
Nina Cortell Haynes and Boone, LLP19 Years Ranked
Reagan Simpson Yetter Coleman LLP21 Years Ranked
Russell Post Beck Redden LLP17 Years Ranked
Thomas R Phillips Baker Botts L.L.P.19 Years Ranked
Warren W Harris Bracewell LLP19 Years Ranked
Band 2
Anne Johnson Tillotson Johnson & Patton8 Years Ranked
Ben Mesches Haynes and Boone, LLP6 Years Ranked
Dale Wainwright Greenberg Traurig, LLP5 Years Ranked
Daniel L Geyser Haynes and Boone, LLP6 Years Ranked
Jane Webre Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP8 Years Ranked
Kevin Dubose Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP19 Years Ranked
Marcy Hogan Greer Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP9 Years Ranked
Mark Trachtenberg Haynes and Boone, LLP6 Years Ranked
Scott A Keller Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP3 Years Ranked
Thomas Wright Wright Close & Barger, LLP9 Years Ranked- Lisa HobbsKuhn Hobbs PLLC
Band 3
Amy Warr Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP4 Years Ranked
Cynthia Timms Troutman Pepper Locke LLP8 Years Ranked
Dana Livingston Cokinos | Young3 Years Ranked
David Coale Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP3 Years Ranked
Heidi Bloch Greenberg Traurig, LLP3 Years Ranked
Jessica Barger Wright Close & Barger, LLP2 Years Ranked
Karen S Precella Haynes and Boone, LLP13 Years Ranked
Kent Rutter Haynes and Boone, LLP7 Years Ranked
Michael Heidler Vinson & Elkins LLP5 Years Ranked
Rachel Ekery Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP5 Years Ranked
Robert Dubose Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP7 Years Ranked
Scott Hastings Troutman Pepper Locke LLP7 Years Ranked- Jeffrey S LevingerLevinger PC
Band 4
Alan York Reed Smith LLP1 Years Ranked
Amanda Taylor Butler Snow LLP3 Years Ranked
Andrew Gould Arnold & Itkin LLP3 Years Ranked
Charles Frazier Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP6 Years Ranked
Charles R Watson Greenberg Traurig, LLP8 Years Ranked
Chris Dove Troutman Pepper Locke LLP5 Years Ranked
Eva Guzman Wright Close & Barger, LLP1 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Oldham Bracewell LLP1 Years Ranked- Kendyl Hanks Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
Kirsten M. Castañeda Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP5 Years Ranked
Kyle D Hawkins Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP2 Years Ranked
Lauren Harris Porter Hedges LLP4 Years Ranked- Michelle Stratton Murphy Ball Stratton LLP2 Years Ranked
Steven Knight Chamberlain Hrdlicka2 Years Ranked
Susan Kidwell Troutman Pepper Locke LLP3 Years Ranked
Wanda McKee Fowler Wright Close & Barger, LLP5 Years Ranked
William Peterson Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP5 Years Ranked- Gwen SamoraCopeland & Rice LLP
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLPLitigation: Appellate2024 | Band 1 | 7 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, pharmaceutical and education. The team attracts particular praise for its handling of cases in the Texas Supreme Court.
1 Baker Botts L.L.P.Litigation: Appellate2024 | Band 1 | 6 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: Appellate2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedHaynes and Boone remains a destination appellate practice, highlighted for its expertise in representing leading corporate clients in complex appeals, 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: Appellate2024 | Band 2 | 7 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 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPLitigation: Appellate2024 | Band 2 | 5 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.
On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.
2 Vinson & Elkins LLPLitigation: Appellate2024 | Band 2 | 5 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.
2 Yetter Coleman LLPLitigation: Appellate2024 | Band 2 | 4 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 Bracewell LLPLitigation: Appellate2024 | Band 3 | 5 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 on energy-related appeals, as well as cases involving insurance, product liability and intellectual property.
3 Cokinos | YoungLitigation: Appellate2024 | Band 3 | 3 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 Enoch Kever PLLCLitigation: Appellate2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedEnoch Kever PLLC is an Austin-based firm 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPLitigation: Appellate2024 | Band 3 | 4 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: Appellate2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig, LLP is 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 Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLPLitigation: Appellate2024 | Band 3 | 2 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.3 Wright Close & Barger, LLPLitigation: Appellate2024 | Band 3 | 5 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.