2027 Best Lawyers® Editions Include 30 Naman Howell Attorneys and 51 Total Awards

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Naman Howell Attorneys Recognized in 2027 The Best Lawyers in America® and The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® Editions.

Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC raised the bar this year with 30 attorneys, 51 honors, 16 practices, and 5 office locations being recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2027 in America. Among the attorneys’ many achievements, it’s important to note:

  • Member Sandy Liser earned her 15th consecutive recognition in The Best Lawyers in America® - Personal Injury - Defense edition.
  • 6 Members received first-time honors in The Best Lawyers in America® edition.
  • 14 Members were named to The Best Lawyers in America® edition multiple years in a row.
  • 2 Associates earned first-time honors in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America edition.
  • 8 Associates were named to The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America edition multiple years in a row.

Both award designations are provided after an exhaustive four-month peer-review vetting evaluation focused on identifying leading attorneys who maintain rigorous legal skills, exceptional professionalism, and trusted integrity – values closely held by Naman Howell. The Best Lawyers in America® edition recognizes attorneys with ten or more years’ private practice experience, while the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® In America edition highlights emerging legal leaders with five-nine years' private practice experience. All award winners account for less than 6% of the entire legal counsel in the country, giving them a prestigious and competitive edge for clients and referral partners seeking superior legal representation.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NAMAN HOWELL ATTORNEYS FOR BEING NAMED AS A 2027 THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® WINNER.

AUSTIN

Clark Aspy

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Litigation – Insurance

Cliff Blount

  • Public Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law

Dennis Donley, Jr.

  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Utilities Law

Curt Kurhajec

  • Litigation - Insurance

David LeBas

  • Construction Law

Stephen Mack

  • Administrative / Regulatory Law

Rick Nemer

  • Administrative / Regulatory Law

Chris Sayers 

  • Real Estate Law

FORT WORTH

Brad Dowell

  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

Grant Liser 

  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Sandy Liser

  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Shane O'Dell 

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

HOUSTON

Ryan Hand

  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Transportation Law

SAN ANTONIO

Mark Craun 

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Construction

David Ortega

  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

James Parker, Jr.

  • Appellate Practice

Evan Patterson

  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Karl Rivas

  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Larry Warren

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Insurance

WACO

John Palmer

  • Family Law

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NAMAN HOWELL ATTORNEYS FOR BEING NAMED TO THE BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA LIST:

AUSTIN

Rachael Crabb

  • Real Estate Law

Madison Preston

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Jason Sheffield

  • Commercial Litigation

FORT WORTH

Alyse Burks

  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Commercial Litigation

Joanna Hughes

  • Insurance Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Transportation Law

HOUSTON

Rachel Jordan

  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

SAN ANTONIO

John Gomez

  • Personal Injury Law – Defendants

Michelle Spencer

  • Personal Injury Law - Defendants

WACO

Stephen Carl

  • Family Law

Abbi Harris

  • Litigation – Intellectual Property


About Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC

Since 1917, Naman Howell Smith & Lee has provided individuals and businesses throughout Texas with the personal attentiveness and expertise they need on their legal matters when they need it most. We pride ourselves on our heritage, vision, and exceptional results. For more information about Naman Howell, please visit namanhowell.com.

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