Maha Ghyas

Maha Ghyas

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2027
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
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17 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Maha’s practice focuses on civil appeals and complex litigation. Her practice is defined by a strong record of success in high-stakes disputes. Clients and colleagues value Maha’s ability to cut quickly to the heart of complex issues, craft compelling arguments, and navigate disputes with clarity and resolve. Her command of the law and strategic approach set her apart, both as an advocate and a trusted advisor.

Before joining the firm, Maha clerked for the Fifteenth Court of Appeals in its inaugural term. Prior to that, Maha practiced as a restructuring attorney representing large corporate debtors and creditors in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in various federal courts across the country.

Beyond the courtroom, Maha serves in various leadership roles in the community. She currently serves as President of the South Asian Bar Association of Houston and is active in the Texas State Bar’s Antitrust and Business Litigation Section, and the Houston Young Lawyers’ Association. She also coaches in the moot court program at South Texas College of Law, Houston.

Maha graduated summa cum laude from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2023, where she also taught Contracts and Criminal Law as a student teacher, was on the board of the South Texas Law Review, and competed in both the moot court and mock trial programs. During law school, she served as an intern for Chief Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and for Judge Alfred Bennett and Judge Frances Stacy, both of the Southern District of Texas.

Maha has recently been recognized by BL Rankings, LLC as among the 2027 Best Lawyers Ones to Watch® in Commercial Litigation.

Works at
Wright Close Barger & Guzman

17 Best Lawyers awards

Wright Close Barger & Guzman logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Houston Law Center, J.D., summa cum laude, graduated 2023
  • University of Houston, B.A., graduated 2020

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of Texas

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2027

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