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Bracewell LLP

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93 Regional Rankings
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Overview

Bracewell LLP is a leading law and government relations firm. Our knowledge of the commercial, legal and governmental challenges faced by clients across industries enables us to provide innovative solutions to facilitate transactions and resolve disputes.

Founded:
1945
Size:
362
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Practice Areas:
46
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
99

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

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2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Oil and Gas Law

National

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National Ranking
Appellate Practice
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National Ranking
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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National Ranking
Energy Law
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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1
National Ranking
Natural Resources Law
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National Ranking
Oil and Gas Law

Regional

Austin

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Austin
Commercial Litigation
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Austin
Energy Law
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Austin
Environmental Law
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1
Austin
Litigation - Environmental
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1
Austin
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Austin
Litigation - Patent

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

Star inside a segmented circle
2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Oil and Gas Law

National

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1
National Ranking
Appellate Practice
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1
National Ranking
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
National Ranking
Energy Law
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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1
National Ranking
Natural Resources Law
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1
National Ranking
Oil and Gas Law
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1
National Ranking
Project Finance Law
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1
National Ranking
Public Finance Law
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1
National Ranking
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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2
National Ranking
Banking and Finance Law
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2
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
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2
National Ranking
Corporate Law
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2
National Ranking
Environmental Law
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2
National Ranking
International Arbitration - Commercial
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2
National Ranking
Litigation - Environmental
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2
National Ranking
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
National Ranking
Litigation - Patent
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2
National Ranking
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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2
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Securities Regulation
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2
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Securitization and Structured Finance Law
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2
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Tax Law
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2
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Technology Law
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2
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Trademark Law
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3
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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3
National Ranking
Derivatives and Futures Law
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3
National Ranking
Employment Law - Management
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3
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Health Care Law
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3
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Labor Law - Management
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3
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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3
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Patent Law
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3
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Real Estate Law

Regional

Austin

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Austin
Commercial Litigation
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Austin
Energy Law
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Austin
Environmental Law
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1
Austin
Litigation - Environmental
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1
Austin
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Austin
Litigation - Patent
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1
Austin
Patent Law
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1
Austin
Public Finance Law
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Austin
Water Law
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2
Austin
Litigation - Construction
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2
Austin
Tax Law
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3
Austin
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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3
Austin
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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3
Austin
Trademark Law

Dallas/Fort Worth

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Dallas/Fort Worth
Health Care Law
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Health Care
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Insurance
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Public Finance Law
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Government Relations Practice
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Real Estate Law
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3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Securities Regulation
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3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Tax Law

Houston

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1
Houston
Appellate Practice
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1
Houston
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Houston
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Houston
Commercial Finance Law
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1
Houston
Commercial Litigation
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1
Houston
Corporate Law
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1
Houston
Energy Law
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1
Houston
Government Relations Practice
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1
Houston
Insurance Law
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1
Houston
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
Houston
Litigation - Insurance
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1
Houston
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Houston
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
Houston
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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1
Houston
Litigation - Securities
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1
Houston
Natural Resources Law
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1
Houston
Oil and Gas Law
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1
Houston
Patent Law
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1
Houston
Project Finance Law
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1
Houston
Public Finance Law
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1
Houston
Real Estate Law
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1
Houston
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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1
Houston
Securitization and Structured Finance Law
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1
Houston
Tax Law
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1
Houston
Technology Law
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1
Houston
Trademark Law
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2
Houston
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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2
Houston
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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2
Houston
Education Law
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2
Houston
Employment Law - Management
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2
Houston
Health Care Law
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2
Houston
International Trade and Finance Law
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2
Houston
Labor Law - Management
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2
Houston
Litigation - Real Estate
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2
Houston
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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2
Houston
Securities Regulation
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3
Houston
Litigation - Patent

New York City

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New York City
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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New York City
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
New York City
Energy Law
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2
New York City
International Arbitration - Commercial
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3
New York City
Commercial Litigation

San Antonio

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San Antonio
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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San Antonio
Commercial Litigation
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1
San Antonio
Employment Law - Management
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1
San Antonio
Labor Law - Management
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1
San Antonio
Land Use and Zoning Law
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1
San Antonio
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
San Antonio
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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1
San Antonio
Public Finance Law
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2
San Antonio
Immigration Law
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2
San Antonio
Real Estate Law

Seattle

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2
Seattle
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
Seattle
Litigation - Patent
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3
Seattle
Patent Law

Washington, D.C.

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1
Washington, D.C.
Energy Law
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Washington, D.C.
Energy Regulatory Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Environmental Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Environmental
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1
Washington, D.C.
Oil and Gas Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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2
Washington, D.C.
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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2
Washington, D.C.
Criminal Defense: General Practice
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2
Washington, D.C.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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2
Washington, D.C.
Derivatives and Futures Law
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2
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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2
Washington, D.C.
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
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3
Washington, D.C.
Commercial Litigation
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3
Washington, D.C.
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
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3
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Securities

Practice Areas

Bracewell LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 52 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Education Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration Law
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Patent Law
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Project Finance Law
  • Public Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securities Regulation
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Water Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Bracewell LLP proudly has 99 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Awards

Bracewell LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Bracewell LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Bracewell LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
ILASA Awards - Best USA Law Firm - Silver Award
Law360 Energy Group of the Year
BTI Consulting Group - Most Feared Litigation Firms
Dallas Volunteer Attorneys' Program - Gold Award for Pro Bono Work
New York Center for Law's Access to Justice Award
M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards
Texas Lawyer - Texas Top Verdicts
IAM Patent 1000 - Silver Award
Financial Times - Listed Among the Most Innovative Law Firms in the U.S.
Law360 Energy Group of the Year

Offices & Contacts

Dallas, TX
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3800
Dallas, TX 75202-2724
United States
214-468-3800
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Houston, TX
711 Louisiana Street, Suite 2300
Houston, TX 77002-2770
United States
713-223-2300
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San Antonio, TX
300 Convent Street, Suite 2700
San Antonio, TX 78205-3723
United States
210-299-3400
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Seattle, WA
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6850
Seattle, WA 98104-7018
United States
206-204-6200
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Neuilly-sur-Seine, FR
88 Avenue Charles De Gaulle
Neuilly-sur-Seine 92200
France
33 1 87 70 62 62
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Gregory M. Bopp
Managing Partner, Firm
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