Naman Howell Attorneys Earn Promotions
Six attorneys were voted into new membership positions at the recent fiscal year-end board meeting. This well-deserved honor is due to the attorneys' unwavering dedication to their professional growth and client advocacy.
NEW EQUITY MEMBERS
Elizabeth Carey
Elizabeth was one of the original attorneys to open our Houston office in 2024, bringing over 25 years of litigation and business law experience to the firm. She has resolved hundreds of complex insurance and bad faith cases, defended national manufacturers in mass tort litigation, and advised international companies on establishing operations in Texas. Known for her strategic approach and client-focused advocacy, Elizabeth continues to deliver outstanding results across a wide range of matters.
Rachel Heckelman
Rachel joined the firm in 2015 after graduating from The University of Texas School of Law. She has focused her practice on renewable energy, public utility, and commercial real estate matters. Rachel has extensive experience negotiating contracts, guiding acquisitions and dispositions, and advising on real estate transactions. Known for her practical, solution-oriented style, Rachel helps clients navigate complex issues with clarity and confidence.
John Raveney
In five short years with our firm, John has blazed a trail as an in-demand transactional attorney and educational leader. His practice has focused on business and corporate law, commercial transactions, and emerging growth companies. He has guided clients through mergers and acquisitions ranging from $100K to over $1B, while also advising equity financings, intellectual property, and complex contract negotiations. It is no surprise that John’s hard work and collaborative nature recently earned him top honors as a 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America - Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Mergers and Acquisitions Law award winner.
NEW MEMBERS
Alyse Burks
Alyse has a long history with Naman Howell, clerking in 2018 and returning as an associate attorney two years ago. During this time, she has vigorously defended clients under federal and state laws while providing strategic guidance to improve business policies and agreements. Her thoughtful advocacy infused with creative solutions surely earned her recent recognition as a 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America award winner.
John Gomez
With thirty plus cases in just seven years of practice experience, John is setting the bar high in legal excellence for new associates. He focuses on personal injury and civil defense matters, while providing clients with strategic, results-driven advocacy across complex cases. A graduate of St. Mary’s University Law School and the University of Texas at Austin, John has recently been recognized as a 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.
Jason Sheffield
Since joining the firm five years ago, Jason has provided clients with strategic representation across complex litigation matters including transportation, commercial, and real estate disputes. A graduate of Texas A&M University School of Law, Jason previously clerked for Chief Justice John M. Bailey at the Eleventh District Court of Appeals of Texas and gained experience with the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, the Texas Attorney General’s Office, and federal agencies.
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.
