Ranking tables
Litigation: General Commercial | USA
Texas: Houston & Surrounds
Authored by Ajamie LLP, Courtney D. Scobie, Eric Chenoweth, Nick Petree, Andrea Whitley
Band 1
Band 2
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Band 4
Band 5
- Ajamie LLP
Arnold & Porter
BoyarMiller
Frost Brown Todd LLP
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Jackson Walker LLP
Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
McDowell Hetherington LLP
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
White & Case LLP- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz
- Copeland & Rice LLP
- MehaffyWeber
- Murphy Ball Stratton LLP
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Barrett Reasoner Gibbs & Bruns LLP
David J Beck Beck Redden LLP
Jean C Frizzell Reynolds Frizzell LLP
John Zavitsanos Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing
Kathy Patrick Gibbs & Bruns LLP
Neal Manne Susman Godfrey LLP
R Paul Yetter Yetter Coleman LLP
Robin C Gibbs Gibbs & Bruns LLP- Rusty Hardin Rusty Hardin & Associates
W Mark Lanier The Lanier Law Firm- Murray FoglerFogler, Brar, O'Neil & Gray LLP
Band 2
Adam Schiffer Brown Rudnick LLP
Ayesha Najam Gibbs & Bruns LLP
Charles Babcock Jackson Walker LLP
Chris Reynolds Reynolds Frizzell LLP
Collin Cox Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Craig Smyser Steptoe LLP
Geoffrey Harrison Susman Godfrey LLP
George Shipley Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP
Jesse Pierce Pierce & O’Neill, LLP- Karl S Stern Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan. LLP
- Lee Kaplan Murphy Ball Stratton LLP
Patrick W Mizell Vinson & Elkins LLP
Paul Genender Paul Hastings LLP
Paula Hinton Winston & Strawn LLP
Robin L Harrison Hicks Thomas LLP
Sean Gorman White & Case LLP
Stephen B Crain Bracewell LLP
Todd W Mensing Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing
Band 3
Alistair Dawson Beck Redden LLP
Anna Rotman Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Barry C Barnett Susman Godfrey LLP
Bruce D Oakley Hogan Lovells US LLP
Christopher Hanslik BoyarMiller
Christopher Popov Vinson & Elkins LLP
Cristina Rodriguez Hogan Lovells US LLP
Harry Susman Susman Godfrey LLP
Jeremy Doyle Reynolds Frizzell LLP
Joel Montgomery Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP
John Anaipakos O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Julie A. Hardin Reed Smith LLP
Mary-Olga Lovett Mo Lovett Law
Reagan Brown Norton Rose Fulbright
Shawn L Raymond Susman Godfrey LLP
Tracy LeRoy Yetter Coleman LLP
William Wood Pillsbury
Band 4
Amy L Snell Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP
Andrew Hicks Hicks Johnson PLLC
Ashley McKeand Kleber Gibbs & Bruns LLP
Chris Dodson White & Case LLP
Christopher M Odell Arnold & Porter
Christopher Porter Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Danny David Baker Botts L.L.P.
Erica S. Harris Susman Godfrey LLP
James Wetwiska Akin
John B Thomas Hicks Thomas LLP
Joseph Fischer Jackson Walker LLP
Mark Wawro Susman Godfrey LLP
Michael Oldham Reynolds Frizzell LLP
Robert Burford Burford Perry
Sam Cruse Gibbs & Bruns LLP
Thomas Ajamie Ajamie LLP
Thomas Farrell McGuireWoods LLP
Timothy McConn Yetter Coleman LLP
Travis J Sales O'Melveny & Myers LLP- M.C. CarringtonMehaffyWeber
- Morgan CopelandCopeland & Rice LLP
Band 5
Amy Hefley Baker Botts L.L.P.
Barry Abrams Blank Rome LLP
Bradley Benoit Bracewell LLP
Brian Ross Gibbs & Bruns LLP
Bryce Callahan Yetter Coleman LLP- Courtney Ervin Hicks Thomas LLP
Fields Alexander Beck Redden LLP
Gregg Costa Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Jack O'Neill Pierce & O’Neill, LLP
Joshua J. Newcomer McKool Smith
Katherine Treistman Arnold & Porter
Larry R Veselka Steptoe LLP
Lexie White Susman Godfrey LLP
Logan Johnson Hicks Johnson PLLC
Matthew Whitley Beck Redden LLP
Michael T Murphy Winston & Strawn LLP
Michelle Pector Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Stephanie McGraw Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP- Tim Shelby Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing
William Maines Hall Maines Lugrin, P.C.- Tracey RiceCopeland & Rice LLP
Band 1
1 Gibbs & Bruns LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1 |Gibbs & 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 Commercial2024 | Band 1 |Susman 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 Commercial2024 | Band 2 |Ahmad, 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 Commercial2024 | Band 2 |Beck 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 Reynolds Frizzell LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 |Reynolds 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 Commercial2024 | Band 2 |Vinson & 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 Commercial2024 | Band 2 |Yetter 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 Commercial2024 | Band 3 |Baker 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 Hicks Johnson PLLCLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 |Hicks 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 Commercial2024 | Band 3 |Hicks 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 King & Spalding LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 |King & 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.
3 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 |Quinn 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 Steptoe LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 |Steptoe 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.
Band 4
4 Bracewell LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 |Bracewell 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 |Gibson, 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.
4 Hogan Lovells US LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 |Hogan 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 Kirkland & Ellis LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 |Kirkland & 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.
4 Norton Rose FulbrightLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 |Norton 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 Reed Smith LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 |Reed 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 Shipley Snell Montgomery LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 |Shipley 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 Commercial2024 | Band 5 |Ajamie 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 Arnold & PorterLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 5 |Arnold & Porter LLP provides significant experience in commercial litigation. The firm's vast expertise allows them 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.5 BoyarMillerLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 5 |BoyarMiller 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 Commercial2024 | Band 5 |Frost 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 Commercial2024 | Band 5 |Hunton 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 Jackson Walker LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 5 |Jackson 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.5 Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLCLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 5 |Lightfoot, 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 Commercial2024 | Band 5 |McDowell 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 Commercial2024 | Band 5 |Morgan, 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 O'Melveny & Myers LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 5 |O'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.5 White & Case LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 5 |White & 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.- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & BerkowitzLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 5