Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Appellate Practice

Alexander T. Dimock is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Alexander T., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tania Albuja is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Tania, 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 Tania is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew J. Alvarado is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Andrew J., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew J. 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.

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...

Rebecca Neumann is a passionate advocate, driven by her empathy for her clients’ problems and her desire to seek justice on their behalf. She has represented clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, including catastrophic injury, products liability, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, defamation, sexual assault and civil rights. Rebecca has deposed fact and expert witnesses, drafted and argued motions at every stage of litigation, briefed multiple appeals, and presented ...

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...

Walter J. Schouten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Family Law. Walter J., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Walter J. 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.

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...

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...

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.