Ranking tables
Litigation: Appellate | USA
Texas
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Locke Lord LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Vinson & Elkins LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Beck Redden LLP
Senior Statespeople
- Lynne Liberato Haynes and Boone, LLP18 Years Ranked
- Mike A Hatchell Haynes and Boone, LLP19 Years Ranked
- Harriet O'NeillLaw Office of Harriet O'Neill
- Pamela BaronThe Law Office of Pamela Baron
- Thomas S LeatherburyThomas S. Leatherbury Law, PLLC
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Allyson N Ho Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP14 Years Ranked
- Douglas W Alexander Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP16 Years Ranked
- Macey Reasoner Stokes Baker Botts L.L.P.17 Years Ranked
- Marie Yeates Vinson & Elkins LLP21 Years Ranked
- Reagan Simpson Yetter Coleman LLP20 Years Ranked
- Thomas R Phillips Baker Botts L.L.P.18 Years Ranked
- Wallace B Jefferson Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP9 Years Ranked
- Warren W Harris Bracewell LLP18 Years Ranked
- David M GunnBeck Redden LLP
Band 2
- Aaron Streett Baker Botts L.L.P.8 Years Ranked
- Anne Johnson Tillotson Johnson & Patton7 Years Ranked
- Connie Pfeiffer Yetter Coleman LLP7 Years Ranked
- Dale Wainwright Greenberg Traurig, LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jane Webre Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP7 Years Ranked
- Kevin Dubose Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP18 Years Ranked
- Marcy Hogan Greer Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP8 Years Ranked
- Mark Trachtenberg Haynes and Boone, LLP5 Years Ranked
- Roger Townsend Cokinos | Young18 Years Ranked
- Scott A Brister Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP14 Years Ranked
- Lisa HobbsKuhn Hobbs PLLC
- Russell PostBeck Redden LLP
Band 3
- Ben Mesches Haynes and Boone, LLP5 Years Ranked
- Charles R Watson Greenberg Traurig, LLP7 Years Ranked
- Cynthia Timms Locke Lord LLP7 Years Ranked
- Daniel L Geyser Haynes and Boone, LLP5 Years Ranked
- Karen S Precella Haynes and Boone, LLP12 Years Ranked
- Kent Rutter Haynes and Boone, LLP6 Years Ranked
- P Michael Jung Clark Hill17 Years Ranked
- Rachel Ekery Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP4 Years Ranked
- Robert Dubose Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP6 Years Ranked
- Scott A Keller Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP2 Years Ranked
- Scott Hastings Locke Lord LLP6 Years Ranked
- Thomas Wright Wright Close & Barger, LLP8 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey S LevingerLevinger PC
Band 4
- Amy Warr Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP3 Years Ranked
- Charles Frazier Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP5 Years Ranked
- Chris Dove Locke Lord LLP4 Years Ranked
- Dana Livingston Cokinos | Young2 Years Ranked
- David Coale Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Heidi Bloch Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Caughey Jackson Walker LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jessica Barger Wright Close & Barger, LLP1 Years Ranked
- Kendyl Hanks Greenberg Traurig, LLP1 Years Ranked
- Kirsten M. Castañeda Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP4 Years Ranked
- Kyle D Hawkins Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP1 Years Ranked
- Lauren Harris Porter Hedges LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael Heidler Vinson & Elkins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Michelle Stratton Murphy Ball Stratton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Susan Kidwell Locke Lord LLP2 Years Ranked
- Wanda McKee Fowler Wright Close & Barger, LLP4 Years Ranked
- William Peterson Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLPLitigation: Appellate2023 | Band 1 | 6 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: Appellate2023 | Band 1 | 5 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: Appellate2023 | Band 1 | 6 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 Locke Lord LLPLitigation: Appellate2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedLocke Lord 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.2 Vinson & Elkins LLPLitigation: Appellate2023 | Band 2 | 4 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.
Band 3
3 Bracewell LLPLitigation: Appellate2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedBracewell LLP represented Apache against Apollo Exploration in the Texas Supreme Court in a case involving alleged potential damages of over $1.1 billion relating to certain purchase and sale agreements, mineral leases and mutual interest agreements concerning properties located in four Texas counties in the Permian Basin.3 Cokinos | YoungLitigation: Appellate2023 | Band 3 | 2 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPLitigation: Appellate2023 | Band 3 | 3 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: Appellate2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig, PA 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: Appellate2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedLehotsky Keller 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: Appellate2023 | Band 3 | 4 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.3 Yetter Coleman LLPLitigation: Appellate2023 | Band 3 | 3 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.