Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
With a 30-year litigation career as a partner in global law firms, John Strasburger is an experienced trial lawyer who is as comfortable in the boardroom as he is in the courtroom. His work typically includes matters involving novel, urgent, and sensitive disputes, that are often the subject of government and media scrutiny. Licensed in both Texas and New York, he has represented some of the world’s largest companies, as well as mid-market companies and high net worth individuals. His p...
Michael B. Hess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Michael B., 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 Michael B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Xavier Avery is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Xavier, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Xavier is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Samuel C. Zatz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Samuel C., 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 Samuel C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and ...
Justin Kenney is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including class actions. He has successfully managed various phases of litigation, including developing pre-suit strategy, crafting complaints, taking discovery and depositions, and drafting and arguing motions. Some of Mr. Kenney’s achievements for his clients include: Obtaining a temporary injunction following a hotly-contested hearing in which Mr. Kenney delivered the opening statement and cross ...
Michael J. Woodrum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Michael 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 Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jude K.A. Des Bordes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Jude K.A., 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 Jude K.A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Haley Kurisky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Haley, 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 Haley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emily Nguyen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Emily, 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 Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice ...
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