Mindy McGehee Riseden is a Houston-based commercial litigation attorney and shareholder at Crain Caton & James. Mindy focuses on commercial litigation, dedicating a multi-decade practice to representing clients at trial. Mindy counsels local businesses, national corporations, multinational organizations, and individuals across diverse commercial conflicts. Mindy routinely resolves legal disputes involving breach of contract, partnership disputes, insurance brokerage liabilities, real estate title or lease conflicts, and construction industry litigation. Mindy serves as a pro bono advocate for children navigating the complex legal system. Through her volunteer work with the Catholic Charities St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance, she provides critical guidance and ensures young voices are heard.
Melinda McGehee "Mindy" Riseden
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Construction
Biography
Locations
Education
- Davidson College, B.A.
- Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 2003
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Ninth Circuits
- United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
- U.S. Supreme Court
Affiliations
- Phi Delta Phi - Member
- The Barristers, SMU Dedman School of Law - Member
- Houston Bar Association – The Houston Lawyer - editorial board member/associate editor, 2005-2007
- SMU Dedman School of Law’s Emerging Leader Board - Member 2017-2026
- St. Paul’s Methodist Foundation of Houston - Board of Directors
- State Bar of Texas – Construction Law, Litigation, and Immigration and Nationality - Member
- Texas Bar Foundation - Member
- Houston Bar Foundation - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Construction
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Commercial Litigation
Awards:
Lawyers in Houston, H Texas Magazine, 2016-2020
Texas Super Lawyers – General Litigation, Thomson Reuters, 2023-2024
News & Media
Additional Information
- Community & Civic Engagement
- St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, member
- Active volunteer with Catholic Charities St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance
- Publications and Presentations
- Judicial Spotlight: An Interview with Chief Justice Alma L. Lopez, co-author, The Appellate Advocate, 2005
- Using Immigration as a Protectionist Mechanism While Promoting Free Trade, 8 L. & BUS. REV. AM. 667, 2002
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