Ranking tables
Litigation: General Commercial | USA
Texas: Houston & Surrounds
Authored by Ajamie LLP, Courtney D. Scobie
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Bracewell LLP 3 Years Ranked
Hicks Thomas LLP 3 Years Ranked
Hogan Lovells US LLP 3 Years Ranked
King & Spalding LLP 3 Years Ranked
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 3 Years Ranked
Norton Rose Fulbright 3 Years Ranked
Schiffer Hicks Johnson PLLC 2 Years Ranked
Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP 3 Years Ranked- MehaffyWeber
Band 5
- Ajamie LLP 3 Years Ranked
BoyarMiller 3 Years Ranked
Frost Brown Todd LLP 3 Years Ranked
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 1 Years Ranked
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 1 Years Ranked
Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC 3 Years Ranked
Reed Smith LLP 1 Years Ranked
White & Case LLP 1 Years Ranked- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz
- Copeland & Rice LLP
Band 1
Jean C Frizzell Reynolds Frizzell LLP19 Years Ranked
Kathy Patrick Gibbs & Bruns LLP18 Years Ranked
Neal Manne Susman Godfrey LLP20 Years Ranked
R Paul Yetter Yetter Coleman LLP17 Years Ranked
Robin C Gibbs Gibbs & Bruns LLP21 Years Ranked- Rusty Hardin Rusty Hardin & Associates12 Years Ranked
- David J BeckBeck Redden LLP
- Murray FoglerFogler, Brar, O'Neil & Gray LLP
Band 2
Barrett Reasoner Gibbs & Bruns LLP18 Years Ranked
Barry C Barnett Susman Godfrey LLP17 Years Ranked
Chris Reynolds Reynolds Frizzell LLP20 Years Ranked
Collin Cox Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP9 Years Ranked
Craig Smyser Steptoe LLP18 Years Ranked
Geoffrey Harrison Susman Godfrey LLP11 Years Ranked
George Shipley Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP12 Years Ranked
Jesse Pierce Pierce & O’Neill, LLP15 Years Ranked
John Zavitsanos Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing 12 Years Ranked- Karl S Stern Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan. LLP11 Years Ranked
- Lee Kaplan Murphy Ball Stratton LLP18 Years Ranked
Patrick W Mizell Vinson & Elkins LLP3 Years Ranked
Paul Genender Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
Robin L Harrison Hicks Thomas LLP10 Years Ranked
Stephen B Crain Bracewell LLP12 Years Ranked
W Mark Lanier The Lanier Law Firm17 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Adam P Schiffer Schiffer Hicks Johnson PLLC19 Years Ranked
Anna Rotman Kirkland & Ellis LLP6 Years Ranked
Ayesha Najam Gibbs & Bruns LLP4 Years Ranked
Bruce D Oakley Hogan Lovells US LLP9 Years Ranked
Christopher Hanslik BoyarMiller9 Years Ranked
Cristina Rodriguez Hogan Lovells US LLP5 Years Ranked
D Ferguson McNiel Vinson & Elkins LLP21 Years Ranked
Harry Susman Susman Godfrey LLP19 Years Ranked
Jeremy Doyle Reynolds Frizzell LLP12 Years Ranked
John Anaipakos O'Melveny & Myers LLP17 Years Ranked
Julie A. Hardin Reed Smith LLP3 Years Ranked
Paula Hinton Winston & Strawn LLP7 Years Ranked
Sean Gorman White & Case LLP11 Years Ranked
Todd W Mensing Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing 10 Years Ranked
William Wood Pillsbury19 Years Ranked- Alistair DawsonBeck Redden LLP
Band 4
Amy L Snell Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP4 Years Ranked
Barry Abrams Blank Rome LLP9 Years Ranked
Christopher M Odell Arnold & Porter3 Years Ranked
Christopher Popov Vinson & Elkins LLP2 Years Ranked- Christopher Porter Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP2 Years Ranked
James Wetwiska Akin4 Years Ranked
Joel Montgomery Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP6 Years Ranked
John B Thomas Hicks Thomas LLP7 Years Ranked
Larry R Veselka Steptoe LLP6 Years Ranked
Maria Boyce Hogan Lovells US LLP3 Years Ranked
Mark Wawro Susman Godfrey LLP20 Years Ranked
Mary-Olga Lovett King & Spalding LLP2 Years Ranked- Reagan Brown Norton Rose Fulbright21 Years Ranked
Shawn L Raymond Susman Godfrey LLP3 Years Ranked
Thomas Ajamie Ajamie LLP13 Years Ranked
Timothy McConn Yetter Coleman LLP5 Years Ranked
Tracy LeRoy Yetter Coleman LLP2 Years Ranked
Travis J Sales O'Melveny & Myers LLP8 Years Ranked- M.C. CarringtonMehaffyWeber
Band 5
- Andrew Hicks Schiffer Hicks Johnson PLLC1 Years Ranked
Ashley McKeand Kleber Gibbs & Bruns LLP3 Years Ranked
Bryce Callahan Yetter Coleman LLP2 Years Ranked
Christopher Dodson White & Case LLP2 Years Ranked- Courtney Ervin Hicks Thomas LLP1 Years Ranked
Erica S. Harris Susman Godfrey LLP1 Years Ranked
Joseph Fischer Jackson Walker LLP1 Years Ranked
Lexie White Susman Godfrey LLP1 Years Ranked
Michael Oldham Reynolds Frizzell LLP4 Years Ranked
Michelle Pector Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP2 Years Ranked
Phillip B Dye Jr Vinson & Elkins LLP19 Years Ranked
Robert Burford Burford Perry2 Years Ranked
Sam Cruse Gibbs & Bruns LLP2 Years Ranked
Thomas Farrell McGuireWoods LLP4 Years Ranked- Fields AlexanderBeck Redden LLP
- Morgan CopelandCopeland & Rice LLP
Up and Coming
Matt Parks Burford Perry1 Years Ranked- Mia Lorick Locke Lord LLP1 Years Ranked
Quentin Smith Vinson & Elkins LLP1 Years Ranked- Tracey RiceCopeland & Rice LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Gibbs & Bruns LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 1 | 3 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 Commercial2023 | Band 1 | 3 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.
1 Yetter Coleman LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 1 | 3 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 2
2 Ahmad, Zavitsanos & MensingLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 2 | 3 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 Reynolds Frizzell LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 2 | 3 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 Steptoe LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedSmyser Kaplan & Veselka LLP is a highly skilled litigation boutique 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.
Band 3
3 Baker Botts L.L.P.Litigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 3 | 3 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 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 3 | 3 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.
3 Vinson & Elkins LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 3 | 3 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.
Band 4
4 Bracewell LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 4 | 3 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 appeals courts, and also fields expertise in white-collar litigation.4 Hicks Thomas LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 4 | 3 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.4 Hogan Lovells US LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 4 | 3 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 King & Spalding LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 4 | 3 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 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked"Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is an excellent firm. It's very highly regarded. The practitioners I have worked with have all been outstanding. They are national counsel in some high-profile litigation. They are fantastic, they are organised, punctual and very skilled at the general nuts and bolts of litigation including strategy and action for complex, multi-issue, multistate litigation matters - they handle that sort of work easily and with experience."4 Norton Rose FulbrightLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 4 | 3 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.4 Schiffer Hicks Johnson PLLCLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedSchiffer Hicks Johnson PLLC 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.4 Shipley Snell Montgomery LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 4 | 3 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 5
5 Ajamie LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 5 | 3 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 BoyarMillerLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 5 | 3 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 Frost Brown Todd LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 5 | 3 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 5 | 1 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.5 Kirkland & Ellis LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis fields a highly regarded litigation offering in Dallas 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.5 Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLCLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 5 | 3 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 Reed Smith LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 5 | 1 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.5 White & Case LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 5 | 1 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 environment-related disputes. The firm acts for clients in the energy, manufacturing and construction spheres.- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & BerkowitzLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 5