DALLAS – Sept. 18, 2026 – Forty-nine attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers lists, with 32 recognized on the “Super Lawyers” list and 17 recognized on the “Rising Stars” list. The listed attorneys represent the firm’s Austin, Dallas, and Houston offices and a wide variety of practice areas.
Demetrius McDaniel, Senior Vice President and Texas Co-Regional Operating Shareholder stated “All of us within Greenberg Traurig celebrate and congratulate our attorneys who have received the prestigious honor of being named a Texas Super Lawyer. These esteemed lawyers have demonstrated superb legal knowledge, excellent strategic vision and execution, and dedication to providing superior client service. These lawyers live the values of hard work and a collaborative culture that are hallmarks of Greenberg Traurig.”
Thirty-two attorneys from Greenberg Traurig’s Texas offices have been recognized on the “Super Lawyers” list. The honorees are:
- Justin Bernstein, Austin
- Elizabeth “Heidi” G. Bloch, Austin
- Michael L. Burnett, Houston
- Karl D. Burrer, Houston
- Joseph F. Coniglio, Dallas
- Jordan W. Cowman, Dallas
- Richard A. Crow, Houston
- Gemma Descoteaux, Dallas
- Karl G. Dial, Dallas
- Roland Garcia, Houston
- Joseph P. Griffith, Dallas
- Michael Gruber, Dallas
- Elizabeth Ross Hadley, Austin
- Kendyl T. Hanks, Austin
- Shari L. Heyen, Houston
- Ethel J. Johnson, Houston
- Bill Katz, Dallas
- Cara Mittleman Kelly, Austin
- Paul B. Kerlin, Houston
- David W. Klaudt, Dallas
- Christopher M. LaVigne, Dallas
- Michael L. Malone, Dallas
- Brian E. Mason, Dallas
- Dwayne L. Mason, Houston
- Ashley N. Moore, Dallas
- Kent Newsome, Houston
- Michelle Rosenblatt, Austin
- William Stark, Dallas
- Jennifer Tomsen, Houston
- Peter S. Wahby, Dallas
- Dale Wainwright, Austin
- Shira R. Yoshor, Houston
Seventeen Greenberg Traurig Texas attorneys have been recognized on the “Rising Stars” list. The honorees are:
- Ashley Aten, Dallas
- Catalina Baron, Houston
- Michael M. Besser, Dallas
- Josh Candelario, Dallas
- Christina M. Carroll, Dallas
- Ernesto Danache IV, Houston
- Kyle C. Ffrench, Houston
- Gregory Franklin, Dallas
- Alyssa Ortiz Johnston, Dallas
- Sang Eun “Jennice” Lee, Dallas
- Sara Nittolo, Dallas
- Brennwyn Romano, Dallas
- Sarah-Michelle Stearns, Dallas
- Allison M. Stewart, Dallas
- Zachary B. Tobolowsky, Dallas
- Jeremy R. Wallace, Dallas
- Ryan Yergensen, Austin
Selection to the Texas “Super Lawyers” list is limited to a small percentage of attorneys across the state and is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement, according to the publication. The “Rising Stars” list recognizes outstanding early-career attorneys who have demonstrated notable professional accomplishments and peer recognition.