62 Cokinos | Young Attorneys Named to the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
A total of 62 Cokinos | Young attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, marking the firm’s strongest showing to date. 41 earned the Best Lawyers in America® designation, and 21 were named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. These 62 honorees represent attorneys across the firm’s offices and a wide range of practice areas, reflecting the depth of experience and talent that continues to drive Cokinos | Young forward.
“When more than half your firm is recognized by their peers at this level, it says something meaningful about the standard of practice we hold ourselves to,” said President and CEO Gregory Cokinos. “This isn’t just an individual achievement; it reflects how our attorneys elevate one another and the clients they serve.”
“What stands out to me is the breadth of practices and offices represented in this list,” added Founding Principal Marc Young. “From construction and commercial litigation to government contracts and beyond, our clients have access to peer-recognized talent no matter the challenge they’re facing.”
Best Lawyers has set the standard for peer-driven legal rankings since 1983. Rather than relying on paid submissions or self-nominations, the publication determines honorees through confidential evaluations by practicing attorneys in the same fields and communities. Today, Best Lawyers publishes guides in more than 75 countries and remains a trusted benchmark for clients, media, and the profession alike.
Cokinos | Young congratulates the following attorneys named Best Lawyers in America®:
- Lauren S. Aldredge – Construction Law
- Johnathan M. Bailey – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
- David A. Brooks – Real Estate Law
- Travis M. Brown – Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Insurance
- Bianca Cedrone – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
- Craig H. Clendenin – Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Gregory M. Cokinos – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Stephanie H. Cook – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Taylor V. Cooksey – Real Estate Law
- Stanley W. Curry – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Cory M. Curtis – Construction Law
- Chance K. Decker – Commercial Litigation
- Jay K. Farwell – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Insurance
- J. Parker Fauntleroy – Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- W. Patrick Garner – Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Charles W. Getman – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
- Anthony T. Golz – Appellate Practice
- John L. Grayson – Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Gabriel S. Head – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
- Michael B. Hiddemen – Construction Law and Commercial Litigation
- T. Marshall Holmes – Construction Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Philip M. Kinkaid – Real Estate Law
- Beau E. LeBlanc – Admiralty and Maritime Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Dana Livingston – Appellate Practice
- Robert J. MacPherson – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Shelly D. Masters – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Kevin A. Moczygemba – Construction Law
- Sarah A. Nicolas – Commercial Litigation
- Stephanie L. O’Rourke – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Craig E. Power – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Bankruptcy
- James S. Richards – Construction Law
- Russell W. Smith – Construction Law
- Kerry G. Sonsino – Construction Law
- Darrell W. Taylor – Corporate Law and Real Estate Law
- C. Matthew Thompson – Construction Law
- David L. Tolin – Insurance Law
- Christopher C. Wan – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- John C. Warren – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
- Peter B. Wells, IV – Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Patrick J. Wielinski – Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Insurance
- Marc A. Young – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
Cokinos | Young also congratulates the following attorneys earning the title of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®:
- Milo S. Bobbitt – Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction
- E. Samuel Crecelius III – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Insurance Law
- Alexandra C. Colby – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
- Jude K.A. des Bordes – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Roland P. Driscoll – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Alec T. Dudley – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Real Estate Law
- P. Costa Economides – Construction Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Jonah M. Fritz – Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Real Estate Law
- Blake E. Jones – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Allegra S. Lezak – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Matthew J. Longoria – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Kathleen E. Madere – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Kristen A. Maloney – Construction Law
- Renee M. Mango – Construction Law, Corporate Law, and Insurance Law
- Rachel Moreau-Davila – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Emma P. Myles – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- M. Jake Peters – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
- Branson K. Rogers – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Christian C. Trevino – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
- Holton L. Westbrook – Commercial Litigation
- Joseph D. Walker – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
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About Cokinos | Young
Cokinos | Young has led Texas construction and real estate law for over three decades. And today, our 100+ dedicated professionals operate coast to coast and proudly handle all aspects of construction law for owner/developers, project managers, general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, sureties, and lenders. We provide both dispute resolution and transactional services to clients through all phases of commercial, industrial, pipeline, offshore, civil, and residential construction. Our reputation was built on relentless commitment to client service and the industries we serve, and that remains our primary driver. Dedicated. Resilient. Expertise. That’s Cokinos | Young. Learn more at cokinoslaw.com.