Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Appellate Practice
Prerak Shah is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Prerak, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Prerak is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With experience as a law clerk to federal judges and as a trial lawyer for large companies, Bryan’s expertise is crafting compelling, case-winning arguments for Zehl & Associates’ clients, through briefing to the trial and appellate courts on the most important legal issues in their cases. Bryan grew up in Sugar Land, Texas, and graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law before returning hom...
Nicholas Bruno is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Nicholas, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Nicholas is a board-certified appellate specialist who helps corporate clients and trial lawyers wit...
Kshitiz S. Gautam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Kshitiz S., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kshitiz S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John J. Kappel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Family Law. John J., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 K...
Caitlyn E. Hubbard is a partner in the firm’s Appellate and Litigation sections. She has presented and defended cases in state and federal courts of appeals in Texas. Before joining the firm, Ms. Hubbard served as a law clerk to the Honorable Priscilla Owen at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Ms. Hubbard achieved her J.D. with high honors from the University of Texas School of Law. Her exceptional academic performance led to her acceptance into the 2015 Chancell...
Brent T. Buyse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Brent T., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brent T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jacob deKeratry is an associate who practices in the firm’s Appellate and Litigation departments. He graduated magna cum laude from Baylor University School of Law, where he also served as the Articles Editor for the Baylor Law Review. He earned his B.A. in Government and Philosophy with cum laude distinction from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Before joining the firm, Mr. deKeratry was a law clerk for the Honorable Priscilla R. Owen at the United States Court of Appeals for t...
Joshua S. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Joshua , who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Joshua is a board-certified appellate specialist. He has argued in the Texas Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals f...
Gracen Moreno is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Gracen, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gracen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Willie G. Cochran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Willie G., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Willie G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Owen J. McGovern is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Owen, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Owen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Owen is board-certified appellate specialist who understands that exceptional advocacy requires both a superior understanding of the...
Walter A. Simons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Walter A., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Walter A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dallas Flick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Dallas, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dallas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hannah L. Roblyer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Hannah L., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hannah L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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