HOUSTON – Bracewell LLP was recognized as a top litigation firm across multiple practices and jurisdictions in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide for 2026. More than two dozen Bracewell litigators were recognized as leaders in appellate, banking, commercial, construction, cryptocurrency, energy, government enforcement, healthcare, international arbitration, IP litigation, restructuring, securities, and white-collar and investigations:
• David J. Ball, New York – IP; International Arbitration; and Restructuring
• W. Stephen Benesh, Austin – Commercial Litigation, Including Business; and Energy
• Bradley J. Benoit, Houston – Commercial Litigation, Especially Energy; Securities; and Bankruptcy
• Nicole Boeckmann, New York – Complex Civil and Criminal Investigations; and Litigation
• Stephen L. Braga, Washington, DC – White Collar and Investigations
• Brad Y. Chin, Washington, DC – IP Litigation, Especially Patent
• Conor M. Civins, Austin – Commercial Litigation; and IP
• Daniel S. Connolly, New York – Complex Commercial Litigation; and White Collar
• Stephen B. Crain, Houston – Commercial Litigation, Especially Energy; Securities; and Construction
• Christopher L. “Kit” Crumbley, Austin – IP Litigation; Patent; and Post-Grant Challenges
• Nancy McEvily Davis, Houston – Commercial Litigation, Especially Healthcare; Energy; and Banking
• Carrie Douglas, San Antonio – Healthcare Litigation
• Seth D. DuCharme, New York – White Collar and Investigations, Including Cryptocurrency
• Bryan S. Dumesnil, Houston – Commercial Litigation, Including Energy; Securities; and Financial Institutions
• Rachel B. Goldman, New York – Commercial Litigation, Including Energy; Construction; and ESG
• Alamdar S. Hamdani, Houston – Investigations; Compliance; and National Security
• Warren W. Harris, Houston – Appellate
• Wilson G. Jones, Dallas – Healthcare Litigation; and Medical Negligence
• Thomas F. Kokalas, New York – Government Enforcement; Investigations; and Litigation
• Matthew G. Nielsen, Dallas – White Collar and Investigations
• Phillip L. Sampson, Houston – Complex Business Litigation, Including Energy
• David A. Shargel, New York – Commercial Litigation
• Britt Cass Steckman, Washington, DC – Civil Litigation; Government Enforcement; and Investigations
• Douglas F. Stewart, Seattle – IP Litigation, Including Patent
• Jeffery B. Vaden, Houston – White Collar and Investigations
• Richard F. Whiteley, Houston – Commercial Litigation, Including Construction; IP; and Product Liability
Founded in 2005, Lawdragon is a legal media company known for its editorial features and guides to leading US lawyers. Its annual rankings are based on journalistic research, peer nominations and client feedback.
