For the sixth straight year, Chambers and Partners recognized multiple Bell Nunnally practice areas and multiple partners in its annual Chambers USA guide.
For the 2026 edition, Bell Nunnally’s Litigation: General Commercial practice is ranked (Band 3) in Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds. The firm is also ranked in Labor & Employment (Band 5) and Real Estate (Band 3) in Texas.
Partners Alana K. Ackels (Labor & Employment; Band 4), William A. “Trey” DeLoach, III (Banking & Finance; Band 4) and Jean Boyea (Real Estate; Band 4) are ranked individually in Texas. Managing Partner Christopher B. Trowbridge (Litigation: General Commercial; Band 4) and Partner Kartik R. Singapura (Litigation: General Commercial; “Up and Coming”) are ranked individually in Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds.
“These rankings reflect the strengths that define Bell Nunnally,” said Managing Partner Christopher B. Trowbridge. “Our interdisciplinary focus and commitment to quality set the foundation for everything we do. Equally important is the trust our clients place in us every day — trust that is earned through a straightforward, results-oriented culture. As we continue to grow, these remain our core measures of success.”
Chambers USA ranking tables are compiled through assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback. Firms and lawyers need to demonstrate “sustained excellence” to be ranked.
Chambers and Partners’ professional researchers conduct extensive client interviews to make their selections, assessing practices for: technical legal ability; client service; depth of firm teams; commercial vision and business understanding demonstrated; diligence and attention to detail; and value for money. Individual attorneys are vetted for their knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness and client service.
Chambers practice area interviewees commented:
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
“We value the firm’s excellent client service, responsiveness and its reliability. Its guidance while handling our legal matters always includes practical, real-world considerations.”
“The firm displays a command of the labor and employment landscape, which gives us great confidence. The team is smart, thoughtful and hard-working.”
LITIGATION: GENERAL COMMERCIAL
“The team at Bell Nunnally & Martin is thorough and effective. It does outstanding work and delivers very good service levels.”
“Bell Nunnally & Martin’s strengths lie in its agility and flexibility. The team is highly responsive, attentive and invests the time to deeply understand our company, culture and operations, which makes its advice and representation particularly effective.”
REAL ESTATE
“Bell Nunnally & Martin consistently delivers an exceptional level of service marked by outstanding responsiveness, reliability and a proactive approach to meeting client and organizational needs.”
“Bell Nunnally & Martin’s efficiency, knowledge of the law and attention to detail in all transactions is outstanding.”
Chambers interviewees on individual attorneys commented:
ALANA ACKELS – “Alana brings a calm, strategic approach to the most complex challenges, offering clear, actionable guidance that clients can trust.”
TREY DeLOACH – “Trey is easy to work with and has a very common-sense approach to business issues.”
JEAN BOYEA – “Jean was a true asset to us on numerous occasions and was always available and helpful when needed.”
KARTIK SINGAPURA – “Kartik is an exceptional lawyer. He’s likable and never afraid to advocate on behalf of his client.”
CHRISTOPHER TROWBRIDGE – “Chris is a really solid, well-rounded trial attorney, who is excellent with clients.”
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