Mary Kate Raffetto

Mary Kate Raffetto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Mary Kate, 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 Mary Kate is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For Mary Kate, the heart of client service comes down to critical listening. An experienced trial and appellate specialist with a background in education, Mary Kate understands the power of communicating complex ideas with clarity and precision. Her skill as an orator and diligent pursuit of her clients’ interests allow her to be a highly effective courtroom advocate. Mary Kate has significant trial and appellate experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants. She represents sophisticated clients in a variety of industries and has developed nuanced expertise in handling complex products liability, commercial, employment, catastrophic personal injury, and securities matters. Her trial experience includes giving opening statements, handling legal issues, and undertaking direct and cross examinations of experts and fact witnesses. Mary Kate has served as a first-chair attorney on both trial and appellate matters, participated in more than fifteen trial teams across the country, and has argued in both state and federal appellate courts. As a result, Mary Kate is uniquely positioned to serve in trial or appellate roles. Her ability to use compelling storytelling to engage audiences coupled with a careful attention to record preservation makes her an effective advocate and a trusted advisor to her clients.