Bell Nunnally partners Katie Beaird, Christian J. Cowart, Nathan Cox, Troy “T.J.” Hales, Kartik R. Singapura and Saba F. Syed have been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 “40 & Under” list, recognizing leading U.S. litigators age 40 and under.
“We are proud to see six of our partners recognized among the next generation of litigation talent,” said Christopher B. Trowbridge, managing partner at Bell Nunnally. “Bell Nunnally boasts one of the largest litigation departments in Dallas and in Texas and this recognition illustrates how our commitment to quality is reflected at all levels.”
Benchmark Litigation’s annual “40 & Under” list recognizes emerging U.S. litigation talent with only 615 lawyers from across the country featured in the 2026 edition. Honorees are selected through Benchmark Litigation’s research process, which includes examination of recent casework and interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists and clients.
Bell Nunnally’s 2026 honorees are:
Katie Beaird – A partner in Bell Nunnally’s Labor and Employment and Litigation practices, Beaird represents employers in litigation, governmental investigations and audits, and she advises clients on employment policies and compliance. She was also named to Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under” list in 2025.
Christian J. Cowart – A partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice, Cowart is a trial attorney focused on intellectual property, including trademark, patent, copyright, trade secret and related business ownership matters.
Nathan Cox – A partner in the firm’s Litigation practice, Cox represents individuals and businesses in complex commercial and business ownership disputes in state and federal courts, including matters involving breach of contract, business torts and trade secrets.
Troy “T.J.” Hales – A partner in Bell Nunnally’s Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring and Litigation practices, Hales represents clients in bankruptcy, federal and state courts in matters involving finance, construction, real estate and other commercial disputes.
Kartik R. Singapura – A trial lawyer for the real estate industry, Singapura represents clients in commercial disputes spanning the life cycle of real estate ventures, including regulatory, internal governance and commercial matters. He was also named to Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under” list in 2024 and 2025.
Saba F. Syed – A commercial litigator, Syed represents companies and high-net-worth individuals in disputes involving securities, business torts, partnerships and real estate, as well as arbitration matters. She was also named to Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under” list in 2025.
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