Molly is a trial lawyer who has successfully tried cases to verdict in state and federal courts and before arbitration panels across Texas. Her broad experience in commercial litigation, construction defect matters, oil and gas issues, and personal injury provides a valuable perspective on the operational and strategic challenges businesses face when litigation arises.
Molly remains committed to early case evaluation and creative resolution strategies. She works closely with clients to assess risk, identify business priorities, and develop a litigation plan that minimizes disruption and cost while protecting what matters most. Molly is a trusted advocate for clients navigating complex disputes by bringing a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to every matter.
Education
St. Mary’s School of Law – J.D., 2004
Texas A&M University – B.S. Political Science, 2001
Recognitions & Distinctions
Named a Texas Super Lawyer® by Thomson Reuters (2024–2025)
Inaugural Legal 500’s U.S. Elite – Houston
Speaking Engagements & Presentations
From Derricks to Data Centers: Evolution of the New Landman – West Texas Energy Institute, October 2025
AI and Oil and Gas: Where Technology Meets Energy – NHAPL Seminar, March 2025
Essential Guidance for Negotiating JOAs – FNREL/AAPL – Advanced Landman’s Institution, November 2024
Panel for Women’s Leadership – AAPL Women in Energy, October 2024
The DOJ and Environmental Justice in the Oil Patch – 42nd Annual Advanced Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Course, September 2024
Using the Force: A Survey of Forced Compulsory Pooling Laws Across the Country – PALTA Webinar, June 2024
Interpretation of Instruments – DFW-ALTA, February 2024
Blinded by the Light: AI’s Impact on Legal and Landman – Internal Webinar; HAPL Technical Workshop; AAPL Southwest Land Institute, January 2024; April 2024; August 2024
Protecting Against Reptile Theory Litigation – Internal Webinar, September 2023
Memberships & Affiliations
Texas Bar College – Member
Texas Bar Foundation – Life Fellow
Admissions
State Bar of Texas
United States District Court: Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas
Jake Walsh is an attorney in Cokinos | Young’s Houston office. His practice focuses on construction law and commercial litigation, with experience assisting in matters involving breach of contract, mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens, business disputes, and construction-related claims.
Jake earned his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law, where he received the High A honors in both Patent Law and LARC 3: Persuasive Communication and was recognized on the Dean’s List multiple times. During law school, he competed on the American Association for Justice Mock Trial Competition Team and the Chicago Bar Association Moot Court Competition Team, served as a Baylor Law Student Ambassador, was a member of the Baylor Barrister Society, and worked as a Research Assistant for Professor Tang.
While at Baylor for his undergraduate degree, Jake was a member of the Varsity Baseball Team from 2018 to 2020.
Education
Baylor University School of Law – J.D., 2025
The High A in Patent Law
The High A in LARC 3: Persuasive Communication, Section 1
Dean’s Academic Honor List
Baylor University – B.B.A., Real Estate, Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation, 2022
Dean’s Academic Honor List
Judicial Experience
Judicial Intern for the Honorable Martin Hoffman, 68th Civil District Court, Dallas County
Abby Cheek is an attorney in the Houston office of Cokinos | Young. Her practice primarily focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial litigation. She is also a certified mediator with experience assisting parties in resolving landlord-tenant, debt collection, and business disputes. Abby earned her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and her J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law.
During law school, Abby mediated cases in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic, served as Symposium Editor for the Journal of the Energy Law Practitioner, was elected Vice President of Student Organizations for the Student Bar Association, and competed on the ABA Client Counseling Team.
Education
Texas Tech University School of Law – J.D., 2025
Texas A&M University – B.A., 2021.
Publications
“Capacity Crisis: The Widening Gap Between Renewable and Dispatchable Resource Capacity,” Journal of the Energy Law Practitioner, Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024)
Alexis Acevedo is an associate in the Houston office of Cokinos | Young. Her practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation and construction law. During law school, she held positions on the boards of the Hispanic Law Students Association, Phi Delta Phi, and the Tax Law Society. She clerked for the Honorable Mike Engelhart of the Texas 151st District Court and was a member of the South Texas College of Law Moot Court team, which ranked third in the nation in 2025.
Education
South Texas College of Law Houston – J.D., magna cum laude, 2025
Construction Law Journal, Student Editor
Dean’s Honor List
Presidential Fellow
Order of the Lytae
Trinity University – B.A. Political Science, 2022
Recognitions & Distinctions
Two-time CALI Excellence Award Recipient
Benny and Marina Agosto, Sr., Award
Memberships & Affiliations
Member of the National Order of Scribes – The American Society of Legal Writers (Inducted in 2025)
Justin litigates all phases of lawsuits in state courts, federal courts, and arbitrations across the country. Whether defending his clients or prosecuting their claims, Justin’s experience on both the defense and plaintiff sides gives him valuable insight into opposing strategies, an edge he uses to anticipate adversaries’ moves, adapt astutely, and maneuver through conflict to victory.
Justin handles a broad range of disputes with the dexterity of a specialist in each one. He has represented clients in commercial disputes, insurance disputes, personal injury cases, and product liability claims, consistently delivering results through strategic, well-reasoned advocacy. With his passion for writing and creative problem-solving, Justin is particularly recognized for his ingenuity and success in handling high-stakes motions and appellate matters.
In every dispute, Justin anchors his approach in client service. He develops a deep knowledge of his clients’ businesses to assess risks and rewards through his clients’ eyes. Armed with that knowledge, Justin tells his clients’ stories with zealous advocacy aimed at advancing their immediate and long-term objectives.
Known for his analytical savvy and persuasiveness backed by practicality, Justin is a trusted fighter standing at the ready for his clients, litigating complex and consequential lawsuits.
Education
American University, Washington College of Law – J.D., cum laude, 2009
Northwestern University – B.S., 2005
Memberships & Affiliations
American Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Admissions
State Bar of Colorado
State Bar of Montana
United States Courts of Appeals for the Sixth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits
United States District Court: District of Colorado
United States District Court: District of Nebraska
Matthew S. Williams is an attorney in the Houston office of Cokinos | Young, where he is a member of the Corporate & Real Estate Transactions practice group. Matthew received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and his J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston.
Education
South Texas College of Law – J.D., cum laude, 2024
University of Houston – B.A. Finance, 2020
Recognitions & Distinctions
South Texas Law Review, Member
Presidential Fellow
Dean’s Honor List
Dean’s Merit Scholarship
Two-time CALI Excellence Award Recipient
Admissions
State Bar of Texas (2024)
United States District Court: Southern District of Texas
Mason L. H. Grayson is an attorney in the Houston office of Cokinos | Young. Grayson’s practice covers a wide range of areas from major infrastructure litigation, commercial and residential construction disputes, environmental and natural resource law, energy-related disputes and personal injury and wrongful death cases.
Education
Baylor University School of Law – J.D., 2023
Baylor University – B.A. History, cum laude, 2020
– Dean’s Academic Honor List
Samuel Pendergast is an attorney in the Houston office of Cokinos | Young. His practice primarily focuses on commercial litigation, construction law, and special proceedings related to judicial enforcement and post-judgment remedies. Samuel received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University and his J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston. During law school, Samuel was selected by his peers to serve as the Executive Editor of the South Texas Law Review, where he assisted in the publication of various academic materials written by judges, law professors, and other legal professionals.
Education
South Texas College of Law – J.D., cum laude, 2024
– Executive Editor, South Texas Law Review
– Dean’s Honor List
– Dean’s Merit Scholarship
– Presidential Fellows
Baylor University – B.A., Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation, 2021
– Dean’s Academic Honor List
Recognitions & Distinctions
Dean Elizabeth Dennis Award for Distinguished Service
Two-Time CALI Excellence Award Recipient
Admissions
State Bar of Texas
United States District Courts: Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas
United States Bankruptcy Courts: Southern and Western Districts of Texas
Raymond Dennison is an attorney in the Houston office of Cokinos | Young. His practice primarily focuses on contract disputes, commercial litigation, and construction law.
He received his J.D. and graduated magna cum laude from South Texas College of Law in 2024, where he was a Presidential Fellow, Dean Scholar, and member of the South Texas Law Review. He was inducted into the Order of the Lytae and received the class’ highest mark in Construction Law, Contracts I, International Business Transactions, Legal Research and Writing I, Mediation Practice, Evidence, and Federal Income Taxation.
During law school, he clerked for the Honorable Beau A. Miller of the Texas 190th District Court and was a judicial intern for the Honorable David S. Morales of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Prior to law school, Raymond was the editor-in-chief of Houston Modern Luxury magazine and taught special education at YES Prep Public Schools.
Education
South Texas College of Law – J.D., magna cum laude, 2024
Reed College – B.A. English, 2009
Recognitions & Distinctions
Magna Cum Laude
Dean’s Honor List
Presidential Fellow
Dean Scholar
Order of the Lytae
CALI Awards for Excellence: Construction Law, Contracts I, International Business Transactions, Legal Research and Writing I, Mediation Practice, Evidence, and Federal Income Taxation.
Judicial Experience
Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Beau A. Miller, Texas 190th District Court
Judicial Intern to the Honorable David S. Morales, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Allison is a trial attorney with a broad range of experience in construction, commercial, personal injury, and real estate disputes across Texas. Allison takes a practical approach to litigation, evaluating all options to obtain the best possible outcomes for her clients, whether that includes a creative settlement, mediation, arbitration, or trial. Allison has represented a wide range of clients, including individual property owners, mom and pop shops, and a Fortune 100 company, but regardless of the nature of the client, Allison’s focus remains on understanding and achieving client goals.
Education
Boston University School of Law –J.D., 2007
Dean’s Scholar
Public Interest Law Journal- Note Editor
University of Houston, –B.A. 2010,
Summa cum laude
Membership in the Honors College,
National Merit Scholarship Recipient
Recognitions & Distinctions
Recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2026): Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
Representative Experience
Obtained six-figure judgment, including award of 100% of attorney’s fees in residential construction arbitration.
Successfully voided general warranty due to failure of consideration in Harris County trial and obtained judgment for attorney’s fees.
Successfully defended Temporary Injunction in probate/trust dispute seeking more than $2,000,000 in damages and complete freeze of personal accounts.
Reduced contested attorney’s fees by half in a limited-issue bench trial in Harris County related to a title dispute over deed restrictions on commercial property.
Obtained summary judgment on multiple gross negligence claims, limiting exposure in catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims.
Speaking Engagements & Presentations
Damage Control: Understanding and Limiting Damages in Texas, Thompson Coe Webinar – 2019
Virtual Depositions; HYLA Zoom CLE -2021
Memberships & Affiliations
Houston Bar Association
Texas Bar Foundation
Former Houston Young Lawyers Association Events Committee
Admissions
State Bar of Texas, 2010
United States District Courts: Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts
United States Courts of Appeals of the Fifth Circuit
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