The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 98 Jackson Walker attorneys in its 2019 edition. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas. For over three decades, recognition in Best Lawyers has been regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, since an attorney cannot pay to be listed.
Please join Jackson Walker in congratulating the following attorneys included in the 2019 Best Lawyers in America report.
The year next to an attorney’s name marks the first time they were recognized by Best Lawyers.
Austin
Jim Alsup (2009) Real Estate Law
Amanda Bush (2017) Litigation – First Amendment
Chuck Campbell (2008) 2019 Lawyer of the Year; Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Wade Cooper (2007) 2019 Lawyer of the Year; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights Law / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation – Bankruptcy
Raman Dewan (2014) Patent Law
Leonard Dougal (2007) Environmental Law; Litigation – Environmental; Water Law
Matt Dow (2012) Commercial Litigation
Meghan Griffiths (2019) Energy Regulatory Law
Sam Hildebrand (2006) Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates
Brandon Janes (2012) Corporate Law
Steven Martens (2006) Real Estate Law
Dudley McCalla (2007) Administrative/Regulatory Law; Insurance Law
Steven Moore (2015) Insurance Law
Christopher Mugica (2016) Commercial Litigation
Mike Nasi (2006) Energy Law; Energy Regulatory Law; Environmental Law
Robert Neblett (2007) Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law; Litigation – Construction
James Pledger (2006) Banking and Finance Law; Financial Services Regulation Law
Edward Small (2007) Energy Law; Government Relations Practice; Litigation – Environmental
Tim Taylor (2006) Real Estate Law
Jerry Webberman (2013) Real Estate Law
Dallas
Bryan Birkeland (2006) Real Estate Law
Robert Cohan (2005) Antitrust Law; Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Antitrust
Patrick Cowlishaw (2006) Litigation – Environmental
William Dahlstrom (2006) 2019 Lawyer of the Year; Land Use & Zoning Law; Litigation – Land Use & Zoning; Real Estate Law
Brian Dethrow (2011) Tax Law
Jeffrey Drummond (2018) Healthcare Law
George C. Dunlap, Jr. (2019) Real Estate Law
Byron Egan (1993) Corporate Compliance Law; Corporate Governance Law; Corporate Law; Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Gary Fowler (2006) Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management
Larry Glasgow (2005) Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Colter Harris (2015) Real Estate Law
Michael Held (2008) Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation – Bankruptcy
John Holden (2006) Energy Law; Oil and Gas Law
William Hornberger (2003) Tax Law
John Jansonius (1997) Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management
Steve Jenkins (2006) Real Estate Law
Mark Josephs (2005) Bet–the–Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants; Litigation – Mergers & Acquisitions; Litigation – Securities; Litigation – Trusts and Estates
Michael Kaufman (2015) Trusts and Estates
Suzan Kedron (2013) Land Use and Zoning Law; Real Estate Law
Kevin L. Kelley (2013) Leisure and Hospitality Law; Real Estate Law
Ronald Kerridge (2007) Litigation & Controversy – Tax; Tax Law
Michael Knapek (2016) Litigation – Insurance
Robert Latham (2007) Commercial Litigation; First Amendment Law; Litigation – First Amendment; Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent; Sports Law
Michael Laussade (2019) Corporate Law
Kathleen LaValle (2007) Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Antitrust; Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement
Frank McEachern (2008) Energy Law
Scott McElhaney (2008) Commercial Litigation; Litigation – ERISA; Litigation – Labor & Employment
Susan Mead (2007) Land Use & Zoning Law; Litigation – Land Use & Zoning; Real Estate Law
Retta Miller (2012) Arbitration; Commercial Litigation
David Moran (2012) Aviation Law; Commercial Litigation
Michael Moran (2014) Construction Law
Cynthia Nelson (2012) Leisure and Hospitality Law; Real Estate Law
Robert Ruckman (2007) Commercial Litigation; Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Transportation Law
James Ryan (2008) Corporate Law; Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Gordon Shapiro (2006) Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Banking & Finance; Litigation – Environmental; Litigation – Securities
Jeffrey Sone (2013) Corporate Law
Kenneth Stohner (2017) Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Scott Tuthill (2019) Real Estate Law
Richard Waggoner (2016) Corporate Law
Peter Wahl (2013) Environmental Law
Paul Watler (1995) Bet–the–Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation; First Amendment Law; Litigation – First Amendment; Media Law
Fort Worth
Albon Head (2005) Bet–the–Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law; Litigation – Construction; Railroad Law
Gary Ingram (2006) 2019 Lawyer of the Year; Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Labor & Employment
Jay Rutherford (2010) Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management
Paul Vrana (2007) 2019 Lawyer of the Year; Derivatives and Futures Law; Energy Law; Natural Resources Law
Len Wade (2019) Arbitration
Houston
Thad Armstrong (2017) Real Estate Law
Chip Babcock (1991) Bet–the–Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation; First Amendment Law; Litigation – First Amendment; Litigation – Intellectual Property
Barron Bogatto (2006) Healthcare Law
Glen Boudreaux (2011) Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Banking & Finance
Matthew Cavenaugh (2018) Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation – Bankruptcy
David Dunlap (2005) Natural Resources Law; Oil & Gas Law
Richard Griffin (2005) Commercial Litigation
Nancy Hamilton (2005) Litigation – First Amendment
Jeffrey Harder (2006) Corporate Governance Law; Private Funds/Hedge Funds Law; Venture Capital Law
Lewis Kasner (2019) Real Estate Law
Michael Kuhn (2008) Real Estate Law
Alfie Meyerson (2003) Real Estate Law
Kurt Nondorf (2006) Real Estate Law
Michael Pearson (2005) Natural Resources Law; Oil & Gas Law
Vytas Petrulis (2014) Real Estate Law
John Ransom (2005) Tax Law
David Robins (2009) Real Estate Law
Bruce Ruzinsky (2008) Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights Law / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation – Bankruptcy
Scott Schepps (2010) Trusts and Estates Law
Lionel Schooler (2015) Arbitration; Labor Law – Management
San Angelo
Donald Griffis (2007) Arbitration; Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Labor & Employment; Mediation
San Antonio
Peter Broderick (2009) Real Estate Law
Stephanie Chandler (2017) Business Organizations including LLCs and Partnerships; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Richard Garza (2019) Litigation – Labor and Employment
Peter Hosey (2019) Oil & Gas Law
Steven Jacobs (2005) Corporate Law
Edgar Morrison (2006) Healthcare Law
Julia Mann (2018) Commercial Litigation
James McDonough (2006) Real Estate Law
Scott Rose (2010) Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights Law / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation –Bankruptcy
Patrick Tobin (2005) Corporate Law
Steve Seidel (2005) Corporate Law; International Mergers & Acquisitions
Meet JW
Founded more than 130 years ago, Jackson Walker has played a vital role in the growth and development of Texas business. Today, with more than 375 attorneys across seven Texas offices, our attorneys represent Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, major financial institutions, insurance companies, and a wide range of public companies and private businesses around the globe. While Jackson Walker proudly calls Texas home, our attorneys are licensed throughout the U.S. and have experience in developed and emerging markets worldwide. The Firm is ranked nationally in 27 practice areas in the U.S. News’ “Best Law Firms” rankings, has 12 Chambers USA-ranked practices, and was recognized in the BTI Client Service A-Team list in 2017.
