Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Appellate Practice
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...
Willie Cochran represents individuals and businesses in complex litigation, appellate practice , and trial advocacy at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. He works with clients to address challenging legal disputes in state and federal courts, from pre-suit negotiations through trial and appeal. His practice includes appellate work and trial advocacy , with experience handling matters involving oil and gas, contracts, corporate governance, finance, restructuring, real estate,...
Griffin S. Rubin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Griffin, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Griffin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. In addition to his experience in private practice, Griffin served as a law clerk for the Honorable Irma...
Elliot Kudisch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elliot practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Elliot Kudisch since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which El...
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...
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, Jacob was a law clerk for the Honorable Priscilla R. Owen at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth...
Matt P. Rigney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Insurance Law. Matt P. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Matt P. Rigney since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matt P. Rigney is held by other lawyers.
Gracen Moreno is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Gracen practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Gracen Moreno since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gracen Moreno is held by other l...
Joshua is a native Texan who grew up in the Austin hill country, and is an ardent fan of the Baylor Bears and Houston Rockets. He enjoys spending time in nature, traveling, and attempting to garden. He is also an amateur guitar player and art collector. Before joining the Lanier Law Firm, Joshua worked as an associate at a highly respected Houston firm where he specialized in construction law representing commercial contractors and homeowners. He also clerked at the Lanier Law Firm as a law s...
Eric focuses his practice on appeals and civil litigation. He has represented a wide variety of clients across varying industries and has experience in commercial disputes, securities litigation, and intellectual property litigation, among other areas. In 2021, Eric served as counsel of record for a group of former United States Attorneys filing an amicus brief in support of the United States in the United States Supreme Court case United States v. Cooley , a case concerning the scope of Nati...
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Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
The Process
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