Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody PC
About Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody PC
Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody PC is a leading law firm with 14 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 10 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1983. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody PC has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - First Amendment, and Trusts and Estates.
Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody PC also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody PC has 14 rankings in Administrative / Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - First Amendment, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts and Estates, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 10 practice areas.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody PC's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
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- Austin, Texas
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