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Litigation: General Commercial | Spotlight Texas

Houston

This table captures Houston's interesting ecosystem of litigation boutiques. The law firms listed below handle work across the full spectrum of litigation, with civil disputes ranging from general commercial and insurance to catastrophic injury and mass tort. A sizeable portion of contentious work is fueled by Houston's energy industry.

Rankings overview for Firms

  1. Diamond McCarthy LLP 2 Years Ranked
  2. Foster Yarborough Killingsworth PLLC
    Foster Yarborough Killingsworth PLLC 1 Years Ranked
  3. Gregor Wynne Arney, PLLC 1 Years Ranked
  4. Hagans
    Hagans 1 Years Ranked
  5. Hendershot Cowart P.C. 2 Years Ranked
  6. Jordan Lynch & Cancienne PLLC
    Jordan Lynch & Cancienne PLLC 2 Years Ranked
  7. Mitby Pacholder Johnson PLLC.
    Mitby Pacholder Johnson PLLC. 2 Years Ranked
  8. Nathan Sommers Gibson Dillon 1 Years Ranked
  9. Pierce & O’Neill, LLP
    Pierce & O’Neill, LLP 2 Years Ranked
  10. Rapp & Krock, PC.
    Rapp & Krock, PC. 2 Years Ranked
  11. Rusty Hardin & Associates
    Rusty Hardin & Associates 2 Years Ranked
  12. Stibbs & Co., P.C.
    Stibbs & Co., P.C. 2 Years Ranked
  13. Strawn Pickens LLP
    Strawn Pickens LLP 2 Years Ranked
  14. Berg PC
  15. Brar Law Firm
  16. Buck Keenan LLP
  17. Crain Caton & James
  18. Edwards Sutarwalla Samani LLP
  19. Fogler, O'Neil & Gray LLP
  20. Gibson PC
  21. Lotz Law Firm PLLC
  22. Pratt & Flack, LLP
  23. Schirrmeister Diaz-Arrastia Brem LLP
  24. Shannon, Martin, Finkelstein, Alvarado & Dunne, P.C.
  25. Shepherd Prewett PLLC
  26. The Kim Law Firm
  27. Ware, Jackson, Lee, O'Neill, Smith & Barrow, LLP

All Firms profiles

Spotlight

  1. Diamond McCarthy LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Diamond McCarthy LLP is a well-regarded commercial litigation group in Houston with a roster of trial experts, the team has demonstrated strength in domestic and cross-border disputes. The team routinely handles breach of contract and fiduciary litigation and offers expertise in disputes arising from transactions. The group's experience also includes partnership and shareholder disputes. The firm acts for US and internationally-based corporate clients.

  2. Foster Yarborough Killingsworth PLLC
    Foster Yarborough Killingsworth PLLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Foster Yarborough Killingsworth PLLC represents a range of real estate, energy and financial services SMEs on complex business disputes. The Houston-based team has experience across oil & gas, restrictive covenants, IP and employment disputes. The team is adept at handling cases in state and federal courts around Houston and has notable appellate expertise.

  3. Gregor Wynne Arney, PLLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Gregor Wynne Arney, PLLC is recognized for its broad commercial litigation offering. Based in Houston, the firm has strong experience with breach of contract cases, partnership disputes and energy-related issues. The team also has expertise in the realm of securities and financial services litigation.

  4. Hagans
    Hagans
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Hagans houses a strong commercial litigation group in Houston. The team represents its Texas-centric client base on a range of issues, including breach of contract cases, shareholder disputes and breach of fiduciary duty claims. The team has additional experience in IP and oil & gas disputes.

  5. Hendershot Cowart P.C.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Hendershot Cowart P.C. is regarded for its broad litigious capabilities, which include a strong offering in commercial litigation. The diverse Houston team handles everything from contract issues and partnership disputes to fraud claims and trade secrets. The firm has expertise in the healthcare and technology industries, among others.

  6. Jordan Lynch & Cancienne PLLC
    Jordan Lynch & Cancienne PLLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Jordan Lynch & Cancienne PLLC is recognized for its diverse litigation practice in Houston. The firm offers experience in a variety of disputes, such as IP claims, product liability and energy litigation. The group is able to handle contentious matters arising from a range of industries, including maritime, manufacturing and construction.

  7. Mitby Pacholder Johnson PLLC.
    Mitby Pacholder Johnson PLLC.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Mitby Pacholder Johnson PLLC. has a strong litigation practice group noted for its work in the energy and intellectual property space, as well as breach of contract cases and multi-party disputes. The team is particularly sought after by technology, energy and construction companies. The Houston-based firm also offers arbitration expertise to its sophisticated clientele of publicly traded companies.

  8. Nathan Sommers Gibson Dillon
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Nathan Sommers Gibson Dillon expertly handles business disputes in state and federal courts. The Houston-based group represents clients ranging from entrepreneurs and real estate developers to mid-sized companies and partnerships. The firm advises on a spectrum of litigation, including real estate, energy, healthcare, employment and IP matters.

  9. Pierce & O’Neill, LLP
    Pierce & O’Neill, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Pierce & O'Neill, LLP has a strong track record representing clients in complex business and energy litigation. The Houston team is accustomed to handling trials in district, state and federal courts, as well as having experience in appellate proceedings. The firm also offers strong capabilities in arbitration and mediation.

  10. Rapp & Krock, PC.
    Rapp & Krock, PC.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Rapp & Krock, PC. has a broad litigation practice, with particular strength in its general business disputes, including partnership disputes and contract issues. The Houston team is accomplished at handling complex contentious matters on behalf of local and national clients. Additional contentious expertise lies in bankruptcy, oil & gas, IP and trusts and estates..

  11. Rusty Hardin & Associates
    Rusty Hardin & Associates
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Rusty Hardin & Associates houses a strong commercial litigation practice. The team has experience in the financial services, energy and healthcare sectors. The group is also well regarded for its strong track record in handling high-stakes personal injury cases.

  12. Stibbs & Co., P.C.
    Stibbs & Co., P.C.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Stibbs & Co., P.C. has a strong litigation team noted for its impressive commercial litigation expertise. The firm is sought after by corporations and individuals drawn from a range of industries including energy, financial services and construction. The Houston-based firm regularly tries cases in state and federal court.

  13. Strawn Pickens LLP
    Strawn Pickens LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Strawn Pickens LLP is home to a strong team of commercial litigators and demonstrates a wealth of trial experience. The team is experienced at handling breach of contract, fiduciary duty and fraud litigation. The Houston-based firm is also skilled at working with clients in the oil & gas and insurance space.

  14. Berg PC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  15. Brar Law Firm
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  16. Buck Keenan LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  17. Crain Caton & James
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  18. Edwards Sutarwalla Samani LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  19. Fogler, O'Neil & Gray LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  20. Gibson PC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  21. Lotz Law Firm PLLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  22. Pratt & Flack, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  23. Schirrmeister Diaz-Arrastia Brem LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  24. Shannon, Martin, Finkelstein, Alvarado & Dunne, P.C.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  25. Shepherd Prewett PLLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  26. The Kim Law Firm
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight
  27. Ware, Jackson, Lee, O'Neill, Smith & Barrow, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Spotlight