Stephen Calhoun

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7713
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“Stephen Calhoun has a growing reputation for his adept handling of complex commercial disputes. Clients noted, 'Steve is very diligent. He’s always looking 15 steps ahead and is a great litigator.'”

— Chambers USA

Biography

Stephen Calhoun is a litigation attorney who represents companies from a variety of industries as both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts throughout Texas and across the country. Stephen has experience handling a wide range of complex commercial disputes, including cases involving contract claims, real estate matters, employment and non-compete agreements, business torts, healthcare issues, insurance claims, and class actions. Stephen also defends organizations and individuals against significant injury and property-damage claims.

Prior to joining Jackson Walker in San Antonio, Stephen served as a law clerk for Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and practiced for over five years in Austin at another international law firm.

Education

B.A., University of Virginia
J.D., with highest honors, University of Texas School of Law

  • Articles Editor, Texas Law Review
  • Clerk, Chancellors
  • Order of the Coif

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Tenth Circuits
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
    • Ranked for Litigation: General Commercial – Texas: San Antonio & Surrounds, 2024
    • Up and Coming in Litigation: General Commercial – Texas: San Antonio & Surrounds, 2021-2023
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Commercial Litigation, 2022-2025
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2023-2024
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers – Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2014-2019
  • “Best S.A. Lawyers” List – General Litigation, San Antonio Scene, 2017-2023

  • Junior Achievement of South Texas, Board of Directors, 2020
  • San Antonio Bar Association – Litigation Section
  • Austin Young Lawyers Association
  • Council Member, Austin Bar Association – Civil Appellate Section, 2014-2016
  • North Chamber of San Antonio Leadership Lab, Class of 2017

Texas Super Lawyers 2024

September 17, 2024
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Jackson Walker Congratulates Its “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2024

Jackson Walker proudly announces the selection of 71 attorneys to Thomson Reuters’ 2024 “Texas Super Lawyers” list.

Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.

Best Lawyers 2025 edition graphic - 306 attorneys recognized, 81 specialty areas, 75 Ones to Watch, and 9 Lawyers of the Year

August 15, 2024
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

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June 6, 2024
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Chambers and Partners Releases 2024 USA Guide Featuring 67 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 23 Ranked Departments

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 67 attorneys and 23 departments for inclusion in the 2024 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 27 departments, with 3 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 8 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 15 recognized for the first time.

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September 19, 2023
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Jackson Walker Congratulates Its “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2023

Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.

Jackson Walker San Antonio

September 18, 2023
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‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List

Jackson Walker congratulates the 44 practicing attorneys in the San Antonio office who were included in Scene in S.A.’s 2023 “Best S.A. Lawyers” list. In its 19th year, the “Best S.A. Lawyers” list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County.

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August 17, 2023
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

2023 Chambers ranked attorneys from Jackson Walker

June 1, 2023
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Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2023 USA and Global Guides

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 51 attorneys and 17 departments for inclusion in the 2023 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys recognized in the guides were ranked in 19 practice areas, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas and 6 named among the top attorneys nationwide in their respective areas.

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September 6, 2022
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‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List

Jackson Walker congratulates the 42 practicing attorneys in the San Antonio office who were included in Scene in S.A.’s 2022 “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.

August 18, 2022
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. 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.

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