Seven Naman Howell Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Super Lawyers Awards
THE 2026 TEXAS SUPER LAWYERS® AWARDS INCLUDE SEVEN NAMAN HOWELL ATTORNEYS, RECOGNIZING THEM FOR THEIR EXCELLENCE IN LITIGATION AND CLIENT ADVOCACY.
Member Clark Aspy has once again been named a Texas Super Lawyer in General Litigation – Austin, marking his 19th selection for this honor. With decades of trial experience, he has represented clients in state and federal courts throughout Texas in matters involving personal injury, transportation, products liability, premises liability, employment discrimination, and real estate litigation.
Member Stephanie Potter earned her third Texas Super Lawyer in Utilities Law – Austin honor, after being named a Texas Rising Star for three years in the same category. Her practice includes utility regulation, permitting and licensing, enforcement actions, eminent domain, and disputes involving a wide range of regulated industries. She has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Member Mark Altman has once again been named a Texas Rising Star in Personal Injury Defense – Waco, his 5th honor in this category. His hard work in personal injury and transportation litigation, construction litigation, and legal ethics is grounded by his experience as a former U.S. Navy JAG prosecutor, defense attorney, and staff judge advocate. His engineering background has fueled a passion for technology law, with a particular interest in the ethical and compliant use of AI in legal and business settings.
Member Krizia Landivar earned her 5th Texas Rising Star – Civil Litigation – San Antonio honor this year. Krizia defends clients in state and federal courts across Texas in high-exposure matters involving transportation, catastrophic injury, and commercial litigation. Her fluency in Spanish has proven invaluable in communicating with clients and witnesses.
Member Jacqueline Altman has once again been named a Texas Rising Star – Personal Injury Defense – Waco, her 4th selection for this honor. Her practice focuses primarily on complex personal injury defense and patent litigation. A seasoned trial and appellate attorney, Jacqueline represents clients in both Texas and California state courts, all federal district courts throughout Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Member Madison Preston returns as a Texas Rising Star - General Litigation - Austin for the second year in a row. She is well known for her civil and commercial litigation practice, representing clients in matters involving transportation, wrongful death, premises liability, and insurance defense. Her knowledge and experience have made her a sought-after speaker within ALFA International, the premier global network representing more than 10,000 attorneys across 140 independent law firms spanning more than 70 countries worldwide.
Associate Rachel Hales debuts as a new Texas Rising Star - Transportation/Maritime Law – Waco. Her growing practice focuses on transportation and civil litigation matters.
Super Lawyers® is one of the most respected attorney rating services in the nation. Each year, only the top 5% of attorneys in each state are named to the Super Lawyers list, while just 2.5% are selected as Rising Stars. The patented, multiphase independent process includes peer nominations, professional research, and evaluation of credentials and professional achievement. Nominations alone do not guarantee selection, and attorneys cannot nominate themselves or pay for recognition.
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.
