Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Appellate Practice
Travis Maples is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Travis, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Travis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mr. Wilkinson represents companies and individuals in complex commercial litigation, class actions and multi-district litigation, corporate governance, shareholder litigation and appellate matters in state and federal courts. He has significant experience in a wide range of business litigation and arbitration involving diverse matters, including transactional fraud claims, mergers & acquisitions, breach of contract claims, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of non-compete agreements, theft ...
Elisabeth Butler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Elisabeth, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elisabeth 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.
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.
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.
Stephen J. Hammer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Stephen J., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brittany’s practice focuses on civil litigation and appeals. Prior to joining Wright Close & Barger, Brittany completed the Gregory Coleman Fellowship at the Texas Solicitor General’s Office. During her fellowship, Brittany represented governmental clients on diverse issues of state and federal law. In addition to assisting her colleagues on several appeals, Brittany served as lead counsel in two cases before the Third Court of Appeals and the Eighth Court of Appeals, and pres...
Andrew Robertson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Andrew, 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 Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
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...
When the stakes are high, financial service providers and technology companies turn to Sam. From state and federal trial work and appeals to agency investigations and enforcement actions, Sam handles it all. He also routinely advises beyond the scope of litigation, assisting companies with pre-litigation crisis management and regulatory compliance.
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.
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...
Elizabeth Kiernan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Elizabeth is an associate in the Dallas office of Gibson Dunn, practicing with the Firm’s Appellate and Constitutional Law Practice Group and specializing in high-stakes appeals, compl...
Dylan J. French is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Dylan J., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dylan J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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