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Catherine H. Day is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Catherine H., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelly D. Brown is a Houston-based shareholder in the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) section at Crain Caton & James. Kelly concentrates on EHS-related civil litigation, corporate transactions, regulatory compliance counseling, and environmental remediation projects. Kelly defends corporate clients in toxic tort and personal injury lawsuits, as well as administrative enforcement proceedings. Kelly routinely navigates regulatory matters before the Environmental Protection Agency (EP...

Susan George is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Susan, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew P. Whitley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Matthew, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Over his more than 20 years of practicing law, Matthew has ge...

Ian has broad experience in real estate law, with a focus on commercial, industrial and residential construction law. Ian has extensive trial experience conducting jury and bench trials, as well as arbitrations, from homeowner claims to multimillion- and multibillion-dollar commercial projects throughout Texas. He represents developers, general contractors, subcontractors, homebuilders, homeowners, business owners and individuals in a variety of disputes, as well as in OSHA compliance and inv...

Jeffrey B. Andrews is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Jeffrey B., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jim M. Perdue, Jr. specializes in catastrophic personal injury cases including commercial motor vehicles, worksite injuries, medical malpractice, and product liability. Mr. Perdue is recognized by Best Lawyers in areas of both Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Mr. Perdue is a leading voice for clients and the profession on issues of personal injury and wrongful death cases in Texas and nationally. He has tried cases to jury verdict across the co...

Robert Owen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Robert, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Co-founder of Houston-based Heim, Payne & Chorush, Les has helped build a nationally respected team of lawyers and has led litigation resulting in numerous 8- and 9- figure verdicts and settlements. As patent law has evolved with inter partes review validity challenges at the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Les has become particularly effective representing both patent owners and accused infringers in this rapidly changing landscape. Heim, Payne & Chorush staffs its litigation for...

Mark Lanier is consistently recognized as one of the top civil trial lawyers in America. Best known as a zealous advocate for individuals in personal injury and product liability claims against major corporations, Mark brings passion, creativity and an unparalleled ability to connect with juries in courtrooms across the nation. During the past 30 years, Mark has taken on some of the biggest challenges in the legal field. In doing so, he has achieved some of the largest verdicts in history, ac...