Ranking tables
Litigation: General Commercial | USA
Texas: Houston & Surrounds
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Arnold & Porter 2 Years Ranked
- Bracewell LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Hogan Lovells US LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Jackson Walker LLP 2 Years Ranked
- King & Spalding LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP 3 Years Ranked
- O'Melveny & Myers LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Reed Smith LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Steptoe LLP 3 Years Ranked
- White & Case LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Winston & Strawn LLP 1 Years Ranked
Band 5
- Ajamie LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz 3 Years Ranked
- Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP 1 Years Ranked
- BoyarMiller 5 Years Ranked
- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Burford Perry 1 Years Ranked
- Frost Brown Todd LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC 5 Years Ranked
- McDowell Hetherington LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Paul Hastings LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Copeland & Rice LLP
- MehaffyWeber
- Murphy Ball Stratton LLP
Senior Statespeople
- David J Beck Beck Redden LLP23 Years Ranked
- D Ferguson McNielWare, Jackson, Lee, O'Neill, Smith & Barrow, LLP
- Lee KaplanMurphy Ball Stratton LLP
Band 1
- Barrett Reasoner Gibbs & Bruns LLP20 Years Ranked
- Collin Cox Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP11 Years Ranked
- Jean C Frizzell Reynolds Frizzell LLP21 Years Ranked
- John Zavitsanos Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing 14 Years Ranked
- Kathy Patrick Gibbs & Bruns LLP20 Years Ranked
- Neal Manne Susman Godfrey LLP22 Years Ranked
- R Paul Yetter Yetter Coleman LLP19 Years Ranked
- Robin C Gibbs Gibbs & Bruns LLP23 Years Ranked
- Rusty Hardin Rusty Hardin & Associates14 Years Ranked
- W Mark Lanier The Lanier Law Firm19 Years Ranked
- Murray FoglerFogler, Brar, O'Neil & Gray LLP
Band 2
- Adam Schiffer Brown Rudnick LLP21 Years Ranked
- Alistair Dawson Beck Redden LLP21 Years Ranked
- Anna Rotman Kirkland & Ellis LLP8 Years Ranked
- Ayesha Najam Gibbs & Bruns LLP6 Years Ranked
- Charles Babcock Jackson Walker LLP20 Years Ranked
- Chris Reynolds Reynolds Frizzell LLP22 Years Ranked
- Geoffrey Harrison Susman Godfrey LLP13 Years Ranked
- George Shipley Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP14 Years Ranked
- Gregg Costa Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP2 Years Ranked
- Harry Susman Susman Godfrey LLP21 Years Ranked
- Jesse Pierce Pierce & O’Neill, LLP17 Years Ranked
- John Anaipakos O'Melveny & Myers LLP19 Years Ranked
- Julie A. Hardin Reed Smith LLP5 Years Ranked
- Karl S Stern Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan. LLP13 Years Ranked
- Patrick W Mizell Vinson & Elkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Paul Genender Paul Hastings LLP5 Years Ranked
- Reagan Brown Norton Rose Fulbright23 Years Ranked
- Robin L Harrison Hicks Thomas LLP12 Years Ranked
- Sean Gorman White & Case LLP13 Years Ranked
- Stephen B Crain Bracewell LLP14 Years Ranked
- Todd W Mensing Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing 12 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Amy L Snell Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP6 Years Ranked
- Barry C Barnett Susman Godfrey LLP19 Years Ranked
- Bruce D Oakley Hogan Lovells US LLP11 Years Ranked
- Chris Dodson White & Case LLP4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Hanslik BoyarMiller11 Years Ranked
- Christopher Popov Vinson & Elkins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Porter Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP4 Years Ranked
- Craig Smyser Steptoe LLP20 Years Ranked
- Cristina Rodriguez Hogan Lovells US LLP7 Years Ranked
- Erica S. Harris Susman Godfrey LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Doyle Reynolds Frizzell LLP14 Years Ranked
- Joel Montgomery Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP8 Years Ranked
- John B Thomas Hicks Thomas LLP9 Years Ranked
- Joseph Fischer Jackson Walker LLP3 Years Ranked
- Mary-Olga Lovett Mo Lovett Law4 Years Ranked
- Shawn L Raymond Susman Godfrey LLP5 Years Ranked
- Tracy LeRoy Yetter Coleman LLP4 Years Ranked
- Travis J Sales O'Melveny & Myers LLP10 Years Ranked
- William Wood Pillsbury21 Years Ranked
- Morgan CopelandCopeland & Rice LLP
Band 4
- Amy Hefley Baker Botts L.L.P.6 Years Ranked
- Andrew Hicks Hicks Johnson PLLC3 Years Ranked
- Ashley McKeand Kleber Gibbs & Bruns LLP5 Years Ranked
- Bradley Benoit Bracewell LLP2 Years Ranked
- Bryce Callahan Yetter Coleman LLP4 Years Ranked
- Christopher M Odell Arnold & Porter5 Years Ranked
- Courtney Ervin Hicks Thomas LLP3 Years Ranked
- Danny David Baker Botts L.L.P.10 Years Ranked
- Jack O'Neill Pierce & O’Neill, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Joshua J. Newcomer McKool Smith2 Years Ranked
- Lexie White Susman Godfrey LLP3 Years Ranked
- Logan Johnson Hicks Johnson PLLC2 Years Ranked
- Michael Oldham Reynolds Frizzell LLP6 Years Ranked
- Michael T Murphy Winston & Strawn LLP2 Years Ranked
- Michelle Pector Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
- Robert Burford Burford Perry4 Years Ranked
- Sam Cruse Gibbs & Bruns LLP4 Years Ranked
- Thomas Ajamie Ajamie LLP15 Years Ranked
- Thomas Farrell McGuireWoods LLP6 Years Ranked
- Timothy McConn Yetter Coleman LLP7 Years Ranked
- M.C. CarringtonMehaffyWeber
Band 5
- Andrew Pearce BoyarMiller1 Years Ranked
- Bradley E Chambers Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz1 Years Ranked
- Brian Ross Gibbs & Bruns LLP2 Years Ranked
- Craig Stanfield Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
- Denise Scofield O'Melveny & Myers LLP1 Years Ranked
- Fields Alexander Beck Redden LLP5 Years Ranked
- James A. Collura Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP1 Years Ranked
- James Phillips BakerHostetler LLP1 Years Ranked
- James Wetwiska Akin6 Years Ranked
- Katherine Treistman Arnold & Porter2 Years Ranked
- Kenneth Broughton Reed Smith LLP1 Years Ranked
- Larry R Veselka Steptoe LLP8 Years Ranked
- Matthew Whitley Beck Redden LLP2 Years Ranked
- Quentin Smith Vinson & Elkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Rey Flores Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing 1 Years Ranked
- Stephanie McGraw Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP2 Years Ranked
- Tim Shelby Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing 2 Years Ranked
- William Maines Hall Maines Lugrin, P.C.2 Years Ranked
- Land MurphyMurphy Ball Stratton LLP
- Tracey RiceCopeland & Rice LLP
Up and Coming
- Heaven Chee León Cosgrove Jiménez, LLP1 Years Ranked
- Mary Kate Raffetto Beck Redden LLP1 Years Ranked
- Matt Parks Burford Perry3 Years Ranked
- Mia Lorick Troutman Pepper Locke LLP3 Years Ranked
- Ryan Caughey Susman Godfrey LLP2 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Noble Vinson & Elkins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Sydney A Scott Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Gibbs & Bruns LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedGibbs & Bruns LLP provides superbly accomplished representation on both sides of the docket in a range of headline commercial disputes. The firm has particular expertise in the securities and energy arenas, with additional capability in relation to environmental litigation. It possesses an impressive client list including industry giants, as well as small and midsized companies across numerous sectors. The group is particularly noted for its representation of clients in the banking and finance, energy and technology sectors.1 Susman Godfrey LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedSusman Godfrey LLP possesses a broad-ranging and highly respected litigation practice with a policy of recruiting attorneys with previous clerking experience. The firm acts for both plaintiffs and defendants on a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including in the antitrust, IP and oil and gas spaces. It frequently takes on complex bet-the-company cases for its list of prestigious clients. The group boasts an impressive number of Fortune 500 companies on its client roster.
Band 2
2 Ahmad, Zavitsanos & MensingLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedAhmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing houses robust litigation specialists with a reputation as feared opponents for established national firms. The firm has especially strong experience in representing clients in the technology and energy arenas. It has a trial-oriented group of attorneys who are unafraid to take on the full range of high-value commercial disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants. The team is particularly active in intellectual property, employment and breach of contract cases.2 Beck Redden LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedBeck Redden LLP has an outstanding track record of representation in high-stakes litigation, with particular strength in trial work across the full ambit of complex commercial cases. The firm is also well equipped to handle high-stakes personal injury and product liability cases. It is often trusted by clients to handle appellate matters, as well as those at first instance. The group boasts an impressive and diverse client list including Fortune 500 companies.2 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has skilled litigators with particular strength representing clients in the energy sector. The firm is well versed in antitrust, intellectual property and bankruptcy-related disputes. It is capable of assisting clients with both domestic and cross-border matters.2 Reynolds Frizzell LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedReynolds Frizzell LLP is a well-regarded litigation boutique with a strong track record of representing clients in a range of commercial matters, with particular emphasis on energy and natural resources. It has additional expertise including handling IP, breach of fiduciary duty and shareholder disputes. The firm handles litigation in state and federal courts, including courts of appeal, as well as assisting clients with domestic and international arbitration, representing both plaintiff and defendant companies from a broad range of industries.2 Vinson & Elkins LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedVinson & Elkins LLP is a well-resourced national firm with a great depth of experience in handling litigation across the full gamut of commercial areas. Especially well known for its expertise in energy disputes, the firm has additional prowess in antitrust, environmental and construction matters. It frequently acts for major oil and natural gas production companies, as well as catering to clients in the construction, mining, financial services and technology sectors. The firm also boasts highly regarded securities and appellate specialists, in addition to a fast-growing white-collar criminal defense practice which handles significant investigations.2 Yetter Coleman LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedYetter Coleman LLP is a nimble boutique with a strong and creative bench of litigators well versed in handling complex business disputes spanning a diverse array of matters including antitrust, IP and contractual disputes. The firm is highly accomplished in representing clients from a variety of industries, such as energy, technology and finance and also offers capabilities in appellate litigation.
Band 3
3 Baker Botts L.L.P.Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBaker Botts LLP provides an excellent standard of representation in a wide range of commercial disputes, with a particularly robust reputation in energy and securities litigation. The firm is able to draw on a strong geographic footprint in litigating cases across the country, offering expertise in antitrust and environmental disputes. The team is also highly acclaimed for its capacity to take on an array of disputes at appellate level. It is also well equipped to handle merger objection cases brought by shareholders.3 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a nationally prominent firm with a long-established Texas presence supported by a decorated roster of highly respected commercial litigators. The firm has particular prowess in relation to the defense of product liability, antitrust and FCA suits. It frequently handles high-value matters for nationally or internationally prominent clients in the energy, utilities, telecommunications and healthcare industries, among others. The team offers further expertise in appellate-level advocacy.3 Hicks Johnson PLLCLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedHicks Johnson is a Houston-based commercial litigation boutique. The team acts in high-stakes disputes for corporate clients, with notable experience navigating appellate matters in addition to trials. It represents clients in an array of industries including energy, healthcare and construction.3 Hicks Thomas LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedHicks Thomas LLP is an accomplished team of commercial litigators with a wealth of trial experience. The firm handles a wide array of contentious matters, including intellectual property and breach of contract claims. It is especially active in oil and gas disputes.3 Norton Rose FulbrightLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright possesses wide-ranging expertise in litigation, spanning securities, general commercial, product liability and energy disputes. It has a highly regarded bench of litigators well versed both in securing favorable settlements and in taking cases to trial. The firm's geographic reach allows the team to provide comprehensive representation for clients in multiple industries throughout the USA and internationally. It boasts an impressive client roster, featuring companies in the energy, finance and healthcare sectors, among others.3 Shipley Snell Montgomery LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedShipley Snell Montgomery LLP is a highly regarded litigation boutique offering expert representation in a wide range of energy sector disputes. It is capable of advising on environmental, personal injury and commercial cases. The team is frequently sought out for its strength in trials.
Band 4
4 Arnold & PorterLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedArnold & Porter LLP provides significant experience in commercial litigation. The firm's vast expertise allows it to service clients in a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, energy and technology. The litigation group offers adept representation across a variety of contentious matters, such as class actions, trade secrets suits and product liability cases.
4 Bracewell LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBracewell LLP has a deep bench with a reputation for taking creative approaches to disputes both before and in trial on behalf of major corporate clients. The firm is especially accomplished at handling appeals and suits arising out of the energy sector. It has further capabilities in banking, securities, IP and environmental matters. The team has enjoyed a number of recent successes in high-level appeal courts, and also fields expertise in white-collar litigation.
4 Hogan Lovells US LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedHogan Lovells has a robust disputes team possessing domestic and cross-border litigation strengths. The firm is particularly adept in matters arising from the energy sector as well as impressive tech sector expertise.4 Jackson Walker LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJackson Walker LLP is a renowned Texas firm with experience at every stage of local, national and international litigation. It has notable capabilities in a broad range of litigation, including professional liability and contractual disputes. The firm also handles fraud and breach of fiduciary cases, acting for both claimants and defendants. It also represents clients from a variety of sectors, ranging from energy to agriculture and insurance. With six offices across the state, the firm provides wide-ranging coverage in Texas.4 King & Spalding LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedKing & Spalding LLP has a well-established dispute resolution team providing excellent coverage for a wide range of local and national clients. It has noted ability in relation to the representation of clients in the energy industry. The firm handles securities cases and white-collar defense in addition to high-stakes commercial litigation. Its further proficiency in handling class actions and international arbitrations adds to the comprehensive coverage afforded to clients by the practice group.4 Kirkland & Ellis LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis fields a highly regarded litigation offering in Texas which is also able to draw upon the firm's statewide, national and international bench. The firm boasts an enviable client roster and a strong track record in high-stakes commercial disputes. Particular areas of expertise include energy and natural resources, and bankruptcy litigation.
4 O'Melveny & Myers LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedO'Melveny & Myers LLP has a broad and well-respected litigation practice. The team has experience in a variety of sectors, including insurance and energy. The firm offers strengths in bankruptcy and contract-related disputes, among others.4 Reed Smith LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedReed Smith LLP provides a strong litigation offering, with experience handling complex business disputes and high-exposure personal injury cases. Its diverse client base encompasses the energy, construction, life sciences and technology industries.4 Steptoe LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedSteptoe LLP is a highly skilled litigation practice called upon to handle high-profile commercial matters in a range of sectors. It is experienced with representing clients in the energy, automotive and technology sectors. The firm's expertise covers investigations and white-collar criminal cases involving securities fraud, insider trading, FCPA violations and environmental crime.4 White & Case LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedWhite & Case LLP possesses a team of experienced litigators who are capable of handling a diverse range of commercial litigation matters, including contract, intellectual property and bankruptcy-related disputes. The firm acts for clients in the energy, manufacturing and construction spheres.4 Winston & Strawn LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedWinston & Strawn LLP has a deep bench of seasoned trial lawyers, offering wide-ranging expertise in commercial and white-collar litigation. The firm is well equipped to handle disputes in the energy sector, with additional experience litigating on behalf of financial services, technology, real estate and manufacturing companies.
Band 5
5 Ajamie LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedAjamie LLP houses a robust commercial disputes practice offering expertise in a wide range of matters, including contract, securities and ERISA-related litigation. The firm ably assists clients from the financial services, telecommunications and construction sectors, among others.5 Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & BerkowitzLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz is noted for its breadth of litigation expertise, with strengths in construction, environmental, real estate and insurance-related disputes. It offers additional capabilities in a range of business litigation, including fraud and breach of contract claims.5 Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedBissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger specializes in complex commercial litigation, with experience in a wide range of disputes including business torts, contract issues and securities fraud, amongst others. Its team is known for handling high-stakes cases for both plaintiffs and defendants across various industries.
5 BoyarMillerLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedBoyarMiller has a notable commercial disputes practice capable of effectively assisting clients across a breadth of sectors, including energy and construction. The firm is a strong performer across a wide variety of areas, including employment, real estate and partnership disputes.5 Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP handles a wide range of matters including commercial litigation, product liability and intellectual property, and demonstrates additional expertise in appellate litigation. It caters to a diverse client base which includes notable companies in the manufacturing sector.5 Burford PerryLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedBurford Perry represents both plaintiffs and defendants across various industries, including real estate, healthcare and oil and gas. The firm is sought after by corporates and individuals seeking trial and appellate counsel in an array of complex commercial disputes.
5 Frost Brown Todd LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedFrost Brown Todd LLP is a respected commercial disputes practice with offices in Houston and Dallas. The firm offers experienced handling of a wide array of matters in and out of trial on behalf of a broad client base, including those from the energy, real estate, construction and manufacturing sectors.5 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth LLP is well regarded for its diverse litigation practice. The firm offers experience in a variety of disputes, such as class actions, patent litigation and high-exposure personal injury cases. With a broad range of expertise, the firm is able to handle contentious matters arising from a range of industries, including technology, retail and energy.
5 Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLCLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedLightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC has a capable commercial disputes practice offering expertise across a wide range of areas, including environment, energy and contract litigation. The firm advises a diverse client base, which includes companies in the automotive, oil and gas and construction sectors.5 McDowell Hetherington LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedMcDowell Hetherington LLP offers clients broad expertise in commercial litigation. The firm handles a variety of complex contentious matters, such as contractual disputes, class actions and bankruptcy-related cases. The team has deep litigation experience in a diverse range of sectors, including energy and real estate, among others.5 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP handles complex commercial litigation for its enviable client base. The firm represents clients at all stages of complex litigation, including trial and appeal. It has particular experience in energy and environmental litigation.5 Paul Hastings LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedPaul Hastings has extensive experience handling complex business disputes, including securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and trade secret-related cases. The firm serves clients across a range of industries and sectors, such as financial services, energy and telecommunications.
5 Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedShook, 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.