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Litigation: Appellate | USA

Texas

This ranking table covers the preparation, drafting and delivery of briefs before the appellate courts (state supreme courts, circuit courts and the US Supreme Court). Also includes interlocutory appeals and writs. Chambers USA features a Nationwide table of law firms who field teams of appellate lawyers. It also ranks appellate lawyers in each state where there is a prominent appellate Bar.

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Band 1

  1. Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP
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    Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP is a leading appellate boutique boasting a deep bench of experienced counsel. The firm is regularly called upon to represent clients in high-stakes matters in state and federal courts. It offers expertise in a diverse array of sectors, including energy, financial services, pharmaceutical and education. The team attracts particular praise for its handling of cases in the Texas Supreme Court.
  2. Baker Botts L.L.P.
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    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Baker Botts houses a strong bench of appellate experts who are well positioned to act for clients across both state and federal courts. Practicing from offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston, the group offers statewide expertise and coverage. The firm regularly acts for an impressive roster of corporate clients, with particular expertise in advising those in the energy sector.
  3. Haynes and Boone, LLP
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    Haynes and Boone, LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Haynes and Boone remains a destination appellate practice, highlighted for its expertise in representing leading corporate clients in complex appeals, regularly advising on financial services, product liability and energy-related appeals. Its deep bench is well equipped to advise on matters before the Texas Supreme Court, as well as other state and federal courts.
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Band 2

  1. Beck Redden LLP
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    Beck Redden LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Beck Redden is a Houston stalwart, highly praised for its longstanding appellate strength. Its expertise covers antitrust, energy and product liability appeals, among others. The firm is able to act for a variety of clients, including corporates, municipalities and individuals, who turned to its attorneys for their excellent pedigree in complex state and federal appellate matters, including a strong track record before the Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit.
  2. Locke Lord LLP
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    Locke Lord LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Locke Lord LLP continues to be regarded as a go-to appellate firm. On top of its deep knowledge of the Texas appellate courtrooms, it is able to adeptly represent clients in a broad array of federal disputes. The firm is well known for its expertise in advising on energy-specific appeals, particularly those involving oil and gas litigation.
  3. Vinson & Elkins LLP
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    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Vinson & Elkins LLP comes highly recommended for its appellate expertise and is well placed to assist in all manner of commercial disputes, with the ability to advise on energy, product liability and financial services appeals. It also offers noteworthy expertise in defending First Amendment claims. The firm has offices in the Texas cities of Austin, Dallas and Houston.
  4. Yetter Coleman LLP
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    Yetter Coleman LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Yetter Coleman LLP is a well-known Houston litigation boutique with expertise in advising clients on high-stakes appeals. Its experience includes disputes within the natural resources, technology and financial services sectors. The firm is equally adept when acting in both state and federal courts.
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Band 3

  1. Bracewell LLP
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    Bracewell LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Bracewell LLP boasts an impressive track record in representing clients in appeals across the state, including before the Texas Supreme Court. It demonstrates expertise on energy-related appeals, as well as cases involving insurance, product liability and intellectual property.
  2. Cokinos | Young
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    Cokinos | Young
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Cokinos | Young enjoys a robust reputation for its credentials in appellate disputes, with clients benefiting from a growing team of appeals specialists spread across its extensive office network in Texas. The firm offers considerable experience in both federal and state litigation in a broad array of commercial disputes, including notable expertise in energy matters.
  3. Enoch Kever PLLC
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    Enoch Kever PLLC
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Enoch Kever PLLC is an Austin-based firm noted for its strong appellate practice. Its lawyers regularly appear before state and federal courts in complicated disputes, including experience appearing before the Texas Supreme Court and the US Supreme Court. The firm has expertise spanning energy and employment related matters, among others.
  4. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a nationally recognized appellate practice, well known for its litigation prowess and deep institutional knowledge and expertise in appellate disputes. With offices in Houston and Dallas, it regularly acts for clients in courts across the state. Its enviable client roster includes energy, healthcare and technology giants, among other leading corporates.
  5. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a trusted appellate practice offering statewide coverage. From its offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston, it represents clients in bet-the-company appeals in state and federal courtrooms. As well as housing a deep bench of experts, the firm is home to former Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright.
  6. Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP
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    Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP is a national litigation boutique whose Austin-based team boasts several experienced appellate practitioners. The firm has an enviable list of corporate and public clients, including prominent industry associations, governmental and other organizations. The team has a number of Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court appearances under its belt.
  7. Wright Close & Barger, LLP
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    Wright Close & Barger, LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Wright Close & Barger, LLP is a respected litigation boutique with a strong track record before state and federal appeals courts. The firm offers expertise in a wide range of claims, including personal injury, insurance, intellectual property and product liability.