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Texas' Best Lawyers 2022

Our Texas' Best Lawyers 2022 publication features top-ranked legal talent in Texas.

June 15, 2022 06:00 AM

The 2022 Texas’ Best Lawyers publication includes top-ranked Texan legal talent excerpted from The Best Lawyers in America^® and the second edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America as well as articles highlighting some of Texas’ most prolific legal news, attorneys and firms.

In this issue, we feature Dallas-based personal injury lawyer Frank L. Branson, founder of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson and member of the Best Lawyers Advisory Board. Branson discusses the dangers of inexperienced and under qualified truck drivers on the road and how their poor training can lead to unsafe roadways. Near record levels of highway accidents involving large trucks are contributing to injury and death across the nation. Branson is continuing his more than 30 years of work exposing trucking companies and raising awareness for truck safety, urging companies to offer better training, adequate supervision and better conditions for drivers. Background checks and better screening processes are also needed for truck drivers. Branson states: “There’s no excuse for cutting safety when 40-ton 18-wheelers are sharing the roads with motorists.” If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, it’s crucial to hire a lawyer who understands the complexities of trucking litigation and can protect your rights.

This issue also features cover stories and articles about:

Leading San Antonio trial lawyer Daniel J.T. Sciano and the major wins he had in both federal and state courts in 2021
Joseph F. Brophy and his Austin firm on how passion, hard work and preparation are their keys to success in and out of the courtroom
Dallas trail attorneys Michael Lyons and Christopher Simmons and their unwavering dedication to their clients
Houston trial icon Dan Cogdell and the upcoming Netflix series that documents his career and a huge 1990s acquittal he achieved for one of 11 Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas
A look at how ESG is changing the legal landscape in Texas, with a breakdown of ESG standards and how they are altering the field of law in the state
A feature on 2022 Dallas Immigration Law “Lawyer of the Year” Charla Truett, attorney at Richard A. Gump Jr. Law Group
Listings for Texas lawyers honored in The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America and "Lawyer of the Year" listings

Continue exploring legal insight or return to the 2021 Texas Best Lawyers publication for additional perspectives and analysis from leading lawyers across the state.

Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio

Alexander M. Brown

Dickinson Wright PLLC

Recognized since 2015

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Alexander M. Brown

Alex Brown is a member of Dickinson Wright in Columbus, Ohio. He practices business transactional law, with an emphasis on advising privately-held and venture-capital backed companies in capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, and transactions involving technology, software, outsourcing, electronic commerce and intellectual property. He serves as outside counsel to a number of companies, from startup software businesses to national healthcare technology companies. Other areas of his prac...

 
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Joseph A. Nigh

The Nigh Law Group LLC

Recognized since 2020

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Family Law

Joseph A. Nigh

Joseph A. Nigh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Joseph A., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

 
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Eric B. Kjellander

Taft

Recognized since 2024

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Eric B. Kjellander

Eric B. Kjellander is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Eric B., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric B. Kjellander

James J. Chester

Taft

Recognized since 2008

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Corporate Law

Real Estate Law

Specific Focus

Automobile Dealerships

James J. Chester

James J. Chester is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. James J., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

 
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Matthew S. Bailey

JRW Esquire LTD

Recognized since 2023

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Matthew S. Bailey

Matthew S. Bailey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Matthew S., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew S. Bailey

Gerald J. Todaro

Arnold Todaro Welch & Foliano

Recognized since 1993

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Specific Focus

Professional Malpractice

Gerald J. Todaro

Jerry has been successfully trying cases since he received his law licence. His career with the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office in 1974 as an Assistant Prosecutor, where he tried over 75 cases in a three-year period. In less than two years, he was lead counsel in a death penalty case and obtained a conviction under Ohio's new death penalty statute. He entered private practice in 1977 after taking courses in gross anatomy and clinical pathology at The Ohio State University School of ...

 
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Meredith K. Sugar

Taft

Recognized since 2021

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Trusts and Estates

Meredith K. Sugar

Meredith K. Sugar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. Meredith K., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meredith K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Meredith K. Sugar

Carol A. Sheehan

Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP

Recognized since 2013

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Nonprofit / Charities Law

Carol A. Sheehan

Carol Sheehan practices real estate law and taxation law at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. She focuses on the development and ?nancing of a?ordable housing and represents real estate developers (both for pro?t and non-pro?t), as well as other small businesses. Carol joined CPM in June 1977. She was formerly a co-managing Partner and is currently chair of CPM’s Commercial Practice Group.

 
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Steven E. Seasly

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Recognized since 2024

Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Steven E. Seasly

A Partner in Hahn Loeser’s Cleveland office since 2007 and current Chair of the Firm’s Labor and Employment Group, Steven E. Seasly has nearly 30 years of labor and employment law experience – exclusively representing and counseling employers across the country on the wide variety of employment and labor law issues. His breadth of experience includes complex employment law litigation, collective and/or class action wage and hour litigation, labor arbitrations, union avoidanc...

 
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Patrick D. Cornelius

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Recognized since 2013

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Health Care Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Patrick D. Cornelius

Patrick D. Cornelius is a thoughtful, creative adviser, whether regarding strategic transactions or general business counseling. Pat makes it a priority to understand his clients’ goals, objectives and concerns and offer practical advice to help them solve problems, realize and execute on advantageous opportunities, and balance risk and reward. Pat has extensive experience leading M&A transactions for acquirers and targets, as well as advising clients on joint venture, capital raisi...

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Battle-Tested Dedication for Truck Wreck Victims

by The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson

Courtroom legend Frank L. Branson and his team give a voice to the voiceless, representing victims of catastrophic trucking and motor vehicle accidents.

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When the Result Means Everything

by Lyons & Simmons

Michael Lyons and Christopher Simmons, Texas-based trial attorneys and founders of the firm Lyons & Simmons, are dedicated to finding justice for their clients.

Two suited lawyers walk side by side while talking

Unwavering Dedication to Clients

by Best Lawyers

Trial attorneys Michael Lyons and Chris Simmons find motivation when the result means everything.

Photo Trial attorneys Michael Lyons and Chris Simmons discussing the case

Dan Sciano Renaissance Lawyer

by Justin Smulison

Tinsman & Sciano recently celebrated 50 years as greater San Antonio’s leading trial law firm for civil litigation and personal injury. Daniel J.T. Sciano obtained judgments for his clients in both Federal and State courthouses in 2021. A trial lawyer with many talents and diverse knowledge of the law.

Exceptional Advocacy

by Justin Smulison

Two-time Personal Injury “Lawyer of the Year”, Daniel J.T. Sciano, reflects on the uniqueness and successes of his 40th year as one of San Antonio’s top litigators

Big Case Warriors

by Best Lawyers

The co-founders of Lyons & Simmons, LLP discuss their relentless dedication to pursuing justice for clients while also invoking change.

Co-founders of Lyons & Simmons LLP, Michael Lyons and Chris Simmons

Trial Law Leadership

by Justin Smulison

Daniel J.T. Sciano, twice-named Best Lawyers® San Antonio “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2010, 2012), discusses how his record of success impacts clients and Texas’ legal community

IN PARTNERSHIP

What Is the Personal Injury Claims Process in Madison, Wisconsin?

by Steve Eisenberg

Person writing notes on paper with pen reviewing personal injury claim documentation

New Texas Family Laws Transform Navigating Divorce, Custody

by Bryan Driscoll

Reforms are sweeping, philosophically distinct and designed to change the way families operate.

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer? What to Know Before You Decide

by Bryan Driscoll

A clear guide to understanding when legal help can protect your rights after an injury.

lawyer reviewing documents with client during personal injury consultation

When Being 17 Really Is a Crime

by Bryan Driscoll

Why harsh juvenile justice laws are making a comeback in some states.

Texas Targets Bail Reform, Improving Victims' Rights in 2025 Criminal Laws

by Laurie Villanueva

Austin had one of the most consequential legislative sessions in recent history.

Bail definition with Texas Flag overlaid

Georgia’s Tort Reform Overhaul

by Bryan Driscoll

A New Front in the National Battle Over Civil Justice

Supreme Court Opens New Door for Personal Injury Claims Under RICO

by Bryan Driscoll

The litigation landscape is rapidly shifting

Personal injury RICO claims marijuana hed

Medical Malpractice Reform Trends in Texas, Utah, Georgia and SC

by Bryan Driscoll

A fresh wave of medical malpractice reform is reshaping the law.

New Texas Law Opens Door for Non-Lawyers to Practice

by Gregory Sirico

Texas is at a critical turning point in addressing longstanding legal challenges. Could licensing paralegals to provide legal services to low-income and rural communities close the justice gap?

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