Thirty-four Bell Nunnally attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 “Texas Super Lawyers” feature, online now and set to publish in Texas Monthly magazine’s November edition. Fifteen of the lawyers are included on the “Texas Super Lawyers” list and 19 are on the “Texas Rising Stars” list.
Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys across more than 70 practice areas who have “attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement” nationwide. In Texas, the top five percent of attorneys are showcased on the “Texas Super Lawyers” list and the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state are included on the “Texas Rising Stars” list. Both features are compiled through Super Lawyers’ patented, multiphase process that incorporates a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation and peer reviews by practice area.
“Having 34 Bell Nunnally attorneys recognized this year speaks to the extraordinary depth of talent we have built across the firm,” said Bell Nunnally Managing Partner Christopher B. Trowbridge. “Nearly half of our attorneys are recognized across both our litigation and transactional practices, reflecting the strength of the team and the exceptional work they do for our clients every day. As Bell Nunnally continues to grow, I’m especially proud that we are doing so while maintaining the quality, collaboration and client focus that have always defined our firm and our commitment to standing Behind Every Great Company™.”
The 2026 “Texas Super Lawyers”list includes:
- Alana K. Ackels – Employment & Labor
- R. Heath Cheek – Business Litigation
- Andrew Dowdy – Business/Corporate
- Karen L. Hart – Business Litigation
- Randall K. Lindley – Creditor Debtor Rights
- Jeffrey S. Lowenstein – Business Litigation
- Danica L. Mathes – Media/Advertising
- Kassandra G. McLaughlin – Real Estate
- Benjamin L. Riemer – Business Litigation
- Mark A. Shoffner – Employment & Labor
- John D. Smart – Immigration: Business
- Christopher B. Trowbridge – Business Litigation
- Jay M. Wallace – Employment & Labor
- Beverly A. Whitley – Business Litigation
- Ross Angus Williams – Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
2026 “Texas Rising Stars” include:
- Jonathan A. Aldaco – Business Litigation
- Katie R. Beaird – Employment Litigation: Defense
- Christian J. Cowart – IP Litigation
- Nathan Cox – Business Litigation
- Kimberly A. Cruz – Mergers & Acquisitions
- Matthew J. DeWitte – Mergers & Acquisitions
- Joshua D. Fuller – Schools & Education
- Troy “T.J.” Hales – Bankruptcy: Business
- Catherine Helm – Civil Litigation: Defense
- Mason G. Jones – Business Litigation
- Laura K. Lavernia – General Litigation
- Caitlin M. Richardson – General Litigation
- Sydnie A. Shimkus – Employment Litigation: Defense
- Kartik R. Singapura – Business Litigation
- Joshua T. Smith – Mergers & Acquisitions
- Olivia G. Stedman – Business Litigation
- Brandon N. Stephens – Business Litigation
- Sven Stricker – Civil Litigation: Defense
- Saba F. Syed – Civil Litigation: Defense
Media Contact:
Brittany Lewis
Marketing Manager
214-880-6661
[email protected]