Cokinos | Young Named Among 2027 Best Law Firms® for 17th Consecutive Year
Cokinos | Young continues its longstanding presence in the national legal rankings with its inclusion in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. Now in its 17th consecutive year on the list, the firm’s latest distinction showcases the breadth of its practice and the caliber of legal representation provided across its offices.
The announcement follows another impressive showing in the 2027 Best Lawyers® awards, where 62 Cokinos | Young attorneys received individual honors. This includes 41 attorneys selected for The Best Lawyers in America® and 21 named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, recognizing both seasoned practitioners and rising talent throughout the firm.
Cokinos | Young The Best Lawyers in America® honorees include:
Lauren S. Aldredge, Johnathan M. Bailey, David A. Brooks, Travis M. Brown, Craig H. Clendenin, Gregory M. Cokinos, Stephanie H. Cook, Taylor V. Cooksey, Stanley W. Curry, Cory M. Curtis, Chance K. Decker, Jay K. Farwell, J. Parker Fauntleroy, W. Patrick Garner, Charles W. Getman, Anthony T. Golz, John L. Grayson, Gabriel S. Head, Michael B. Hiddemen, T. Marshall Holmes, Philip M. Kinkaid, Beau E. LeBlanc, Dana Livingston, Robert J. MacPherson, Shelly D. Masters, Kevin A. Moczygemba, Sarah A. Nicolas, Stephanie L. O’Rourke, Craig E. Power, James S. Richards, Russell W. Smith, Kerry G. Sonsino, C. Matthew Thompson, David L. Tolin, Christopher C. Wan, John C. Warren, Peter B. Wells IV, Patrick J. Wielinski, Marc A. Young.
Best Lawyers® publishes the Best Law Firms® rankings annually, determined through a rigorous research process that incorporates client evaluations, peer reviews, and information submitted by participating firms. Recognition is awarded across national and metropolitan tiers, providing a comprehensive look at firms demonstrating strength in their respective.
The following practice areas earned placement in the 2027 Best Law Firms® rankings:
- National Tier 1
- Appellate Practice
- Construction Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Regional Tier 1
- Austin
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Dallas/Fort Worth
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Insurance
- Houston
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Real Estate Law
- San Antonio
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Austin
- Regional Tier 2
- Houston
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Corporate Law
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- New Jersey
- Construction Law
- Litigation – Construction
- San Antonio
- Litigation – Insurance
- Houston
- Regional Tier 3
- Houston
- Admiralty & Maritime Law
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- New Jersey
- Commercial Litigation
- Houston
Since its founding, Cokinos | Young has built a multidisciplinary practice equipped to handle sophisticated legal matters across a wide range of industries. With offices serving clients throughout Texas and beyond, the firm combines extensive litigation experience with a practical understanding of the business challenges its clients face.
As Cokinos | Young looks ahead, it will continue to strengthen client relationships, advance its legal capabilities, and deliver thoughtful counsel in an increasingly complex legal landscape. This year’s rankings serve as another milestone in the firm’s continued growth and the work of its attorneys across the country.
ABOUT COKINOS | YOUNG
Cokinos | Young has led Texas construction and real estate law for over three and a half 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, which remains our primary driver. Dedicated. Resilient. Expertise. That’s Cokinos | Young.
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