Cokinos | Young is celebrating a new firm record with 34 attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of Texas Super Lawyers®, the largest group of honorees in the firm’s history. This year, 21 attorneys were selected to the Texas Super Lawyers® list, while 13 were named to the Texas Rising Stars list.
The record-setting recognition reflects the depth of experience and talent across our firm and the continued commitment of its attorneys to serving clients throughout Texas and beyond.
President and CEO Gregory Cokinos also continued a remarkable run of individual recognition, earning a place among the Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers® for the 16th consecutive year and the Top 100 Houston Super Lawyers® for the 19th consecutive year. His continued inclusion among the state and city’s Top 100 attorneys reflects decades of work in construction and business litigation and his longstanding leadership of the firm.
With attorneys recognized across multiple offices, practice areas, and career stages, this year’s results mark another milestone for Cokinos | Young. The firm is proud to celebrate all 34 attorneys whose work and dedication have earned this recognition. The full list of honorees will be published in Texas Super Lawyers® magazine and featured in Texas Monthly.
Congratulations to the Cokinos | Young attorneys recognized in the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers®:
Austin:
Lauren S. Aldredge – Civil Litigation: Defense
Dana Livingston – Appellate
Sarah A. Nicolas – Civil Litigation: Defense
Marc A. Young – Construction Litigation
Dallas:
Travis M. Brown – Insurance Coverage
Patrick J. Wielinski – Insurance Coverage
Houston:
Craig H. Clendenin – Construction Litigation
Gregory M. Cokinos – Construction Litigation; Top 100 List for Texas (16th Year) and Houston (19th Year)
J. Parker Fauntleroy – Personal Injury General: Defense
John L. Grayson – Construction Litigation
Molly L. Pela – Energy & Resources
Craig E. Power – Bankruptcy: Business
James S. Richards – Construction Litigation
Russell W. Smith – Construction Litigation
C. Matthew Thompson – Construction Litigation
Christopher C. Wan – Construction Litigation
John C. Warren – Construction Litigation
San Antonio:
Christopher G. Burwell – Construction Litigation
Chance K. Decker – Business Litigation
Gabriel S. Head – Construction Litigation
Stephanie L. O’Rourke – Construction Litigation
Congratulations to the Cokinos | Young attorneys recognized in the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers®: Rising Stars list:
Dallas:
Milo S. Bobbitt – Appellate Law
R. Anderson Sessions – Business Litigation
Christopher L. Valentine – Business Litigation
Houston:
Jude K.A. des Bordes – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
Joseph R. Bryant – Construction Litigation
Blake E. Jones – Construction Litigation
Allegra S. Lezak – Construction Litigation
Kathleen E. Madere – Construction Litigation
Emma P. Myles – Business/Corporate
Mitchell R. Powell – Personal Injury General: Defense
Joseph D. Walker – Construction Litigation
San Antonio:
Christian C. Trevino – Construction Litigation
Kyle A. Zunker – Construction Litigation
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.