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USA Texas Litigation: Trial Lawyers

The Chambers USA litigation chapters focus on commercial proceedings before state and federal court, circuit courts and US Supreme Court. The work covers the full course of a dispute such as pre-trial negotiations, documentation and preparation for trial, summary judgement motions, trial, appeals and enforcement proceedings. Chambers USA focuses on two main types of litigation: commercial disputes before civil courts and white-collar crime, including government investigations. Alternative dispute resolution, involving non-court mediation is also featured. Many commercial contracts contain arbitration clauses, which are handled by commercial litigators. Chambers USA has also identified those firms which field arbitration specialists. Please refer to the National: International Arbitration table for further information. In the USA, the Bar is sufficiently specialised for Chambers USA to identify litigators by the sector in which they practice. Areas such as Insurance, Construction, Environment, IP and Media all contain litigators who are experts in their field.

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    Alan S. Loewinsohn
    McKool Smith
    McKool Smith | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Alan Loewinsohn has an impressive breadth of commercial litigation expertise, which includes construction, real estate and securities disputes.
  2. Amy L Snell
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    Amy L Snell
    Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP
    Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Amy Snell is a respected litigator based in Houston who is praised for her trial skills. She is particularly noted for her representation of energy companies in commercial disputes.
  3. Charles Babcock
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    Charles Babcock
    Jackson Walker LLP
    Jackson Walker LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    "Chip is a master in the courtroom. He has the most incredible demeanor and is able to advocate effectively. He is an all-round fine lawyer and his presence alone helps to bring order to disorder."
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  4. Cristina Rodriguez
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    Cristina Rodriguez
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Cristina Rodriguez guides clients through a wide range of commercial disputes, from employment to securities law. She is commended for her skill in trial.
  5. David Gerger
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    David Gerger
    Gerger Hennessy & Martin LLP
    Gerger Hennessy & Martin LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    David Gerger of Gerger Hennessy & Martin LLP has a superb track record of representing individual and corporate clients in highly sensitive criminal trials and government investigations.
  6. George Shipley
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    George Shipley
    Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP
    Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    "George is incredibly persuasive on his feet and has great insight into legal issues and problems, with extremely good judgment. He is the real deal."
  7. Jean C Frizzell
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    Jean C Frizzell
    Reynolds Frizzell LLP
    Reynolds Frizzell LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    "Jean is a seasoned trial lawyer who has an easy way of explaining complex issues to clients, judges and juries, which makes him incredibly effective. People don't feel like they are being talked at, they feel they are being talked to."
  8. Jeff Tillotson
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    Jeff Tillotson
    Tillotson Johnson & Patton
    Tillotson Johnson & Patton | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    "He is outstanding at being able to take complex issues and explain them in an understandable way for non-lawyers. He is very likable which is also critical to success as a trial lawyer and he understands the mechanics and the flow of a trial. He is a quintessential trial lawyer."
  9. Jeremy A Fielding
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    Jeremy A Fielding
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    As head of Kirkland & Ellis' litigation practice in the Dallas office, Jeremy Fielding has considerable experience assisting clients with the full gamut of commercial disputes. He garners wide praise for his trial skill.
  10. John Zavitsanos
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    John Zavitsanos
    Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing
    Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    John Zavitsanos wins particular praise for his trial capability. He handles high-stakes litigation on behalf of an enviable client base, which includes preeminent energy companies.
  11. Karen C Burgess
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    Karen C Burgess
    Burgess Law PC | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    "Karen has a fantastic legal mind and is an excellent litigator with an impressive breadth of knowledge. She is highly experienced, responsive and trial-tested."
  12. Mary-Olga Lovett
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    Mary-Olga Lovett
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    "She uses her many years of experience in very creative ways to come up with novel solutions to intricate problems. She also puts the client's needs first and is one of the most driven people I have ever come across."
  13. Neal Manne
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    Neal Manne
    Susman Godfrey LLP
    Susman Godfrey LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    "Neal has a deep knowledge base and experience that he brings to his cases. He's very smart and practical and an outstanding trial lawyer too."
  14. R Paul Yetter
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    R Paul Yetter
    Yetter Coleman LLP
    Yetter Coleman LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    "Paul is thoughtful, knowledgeable and has a good appreciation for what is and isn't a big deal, what's an issue and what's not. He is an amazing leader too."
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    Reagan Brown
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    "Reagan Brown is thoughtful, quick and very collaborative. He's easy to work with, a real lawyer's lawyer."
  16. Richard A Sayles
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    Richard A Sayles
    Sayles Law Firm | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Richard Sayles handles a wide range of commercial disputes, including environmental, employment and intellectual property matters. He is the founder of Sayles Law Firm.
  17. Robin C Gibbs
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    Robin C Gibbs
    Gibbs & Bruns LLP
    Gibbs & Bruns LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Robin Gibbs is a leading trial lawyer who deftly handles a wide array of commercial disputes, with noted specialty in representing energy and natural resources companies.
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    Rusty Hardin
    Rusty Hardin & Associates
    Rusty Hardin & Associates | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    "People consider him one of the best trial lawyers in the US or at least on everyone's top 10 list. He has tried hundreds of cases and juries love him."
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    Samuel Baxter
    McKool Smith
    McKool Smith | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Samuel Baxter skillfully represents blue-chip corporate clients in commercial, antitrust and intellectual property litigation.
  20. Stephen McConnico
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    Stephen McConnico
    Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
    Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Stephen McConnico has a substantial track record of jury trial representations, and is experienced in representing individuals and international and local businesses.
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    Tom Melsheimer
    Winston & Strawn LLP
    Winston & Strawn LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Tom Melsheimer excels across a broad array of civil and criminal matters. He draws particular acclaim for his considerable trial expertise.
  22. Tracie Renfroe
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    Tracie Renfroe
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Tracie Renfroe wins particular praise for her trial skills, with considerable expertise across environment, product liability and general commercial litigation.
  23. Trey Cox
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    Trey Cox
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Trey Cox has a robust commercial litigation practice, representing clients from a range of industries in high-stakes disputes. He is noted for his trial capability.
  24. Victor Vital
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    Victor Vital
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Victor Vital of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is a strong performer in a range of commercial disputes and also has considerable experience handling high-stakes personal injury litigation. He is recognized for his trial abilities.
  25. W Mark Lanier
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    W Mark Lanier
    The Lanier Law Firm
    The Lanier Law Firm | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Mark Lanier has cultivated an impressive reputation for his representation of plaintiffs in high-profile product liability and personal injury cases, receiving particular praise for his courtroom skill.
  26. Wayne Mason
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    Wayne Mason
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Wayne Mason represents clients in significant class actions and other business-critical disputes. His expertise includes product liability and insurance-related matters.
  27. David J Beck
    Beck Redden LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1
  28. Jennifer Haltom Doan
    Haltom & Doan | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1
  29. Lamont A Jefferson
    Jefferson Cano | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1
  30. Leon Carter
    Carter Arnett PLLC | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1
  31. Murray Fogler
    Fogler, Brar, O'Neil & Gray LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1
  32. Ricardo G Cedillo
    Davis, Cedillo & Mendoza, Inc | Litigation: Trial Lawyers
    2023 | Band 1