Yetter Coleman is thrilled to announce a record-breaking year in the 2025 Best Lawyers® listings, with 31 of our attorneys sharing an impressive 54 individual recognitions.
This year, the firm has been acknowledged with the full range of recognitions, including the “Lawyer of the Year” and “Ones to Watch” honors.
Celebrating New Honorees
We are particularly proud of the following nine attorneys, who have been recognized for the first time in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. They are:
- Grant B. Martinez: Appellate Practice
- Jane Ray: Commercial Litigation
- Lily E. Hann: Commercial Litigation (Ones to Watch)
- Luke A. Schamel: Commercial Litigation (Ones to Watch)
- Matthew C. Zorn: Commercial Litigation
- Natalie Alfaro Gonzales: Intellectual Property Litigation and Patent Law (separately)
- Robert D. Woods: Commercial Litigation
- Timothy S. McConn: Energy Law
- Wynn McCloskey: Commercial Litigation
Distinguished Recognition
Congratulations to Paul Yetter, who has been named the “Lawyer of the Year” for Bet-the-Company Litigation in Houston for 2025 – a testament to his outstanding contributions to the legal community and his leadership within our firm.
Comprehensive List of Recognitions
In addition to our new honorees, many of our attorneys have continued to be recognized for their steadfast commitment to excellence in the legal field, with several adding new practice areas. Here is a comprehensive list of all our attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2025:
- Jeffrey A. Andrews (Recognized since 2015) for Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Litigation, and Patent Law.
- Jamie A. Aycock (Recognized since 2023) for Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy.
- Bryce L. Callahan (Recognized since 2024) for Commercial Litigation.
- Dori Kornfeld Goldman (Recognized since 2021) for Appellate Practice.
- Natalie Alfaro Gonzales (Recognized since 2025) for Intellectual Property Litigation and Patent Law.
- Tracy N. LeRoy (Recognized since 2010) for Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, First Amendment Litigation, Insurance Litigation, and Labor and Employment Litigation.
- Grant B. Martinez (Recognized since 2025) for Appellate Practice.
- Wynn B. McCloskey (Recognized since 2025) for Commercial Litigation.
- Timothy S. McConn (Recognized since 2025) for Energy Law.
- Connie H. Pfeiffer (Recognized since 2015) for Appellate Practice.
- Jane Ray (Recognized since 2025) for Commercial Litigation.
- Reagan W. Simpson (Recognized since 2005) for Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.
- Reid Simpson (Recognized since 2022) for Appellate Practice, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.
- Christian J. Ward (Recognized since 2013) for Appellate Practice.
- Robert D. Woods (Recognized since 2025) for Commercial Litigation.
- Paul Yetter (Recognized since 2008) for Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Antitrust Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, and Securities Litigation. Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for Bet-the-Company Litigation.
- Matthew Zorn (Recognized since 2025) for Commercial Litigation.
- James E. Zucker (Recognized since 2022) for Commercial Litigation.
Our firm is also honored to have the following attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America:
- Alishan Alibhai (Recognized since 2024) for Commercial Litigation.
- Susanna Rychlak Allen (Recognized since 2024) for Commercial Litigation.
- Kay Dannenmaier (Recognized since 2024) for Commercial Litigation.
- Casey Downing (Recognized since 2023) Antitrust Law and Commercial Litigation.
- Amy C. Farish (Recognized since 2021) for Commercial Litigation.
- Bonnie Cantwell Fraase (Recognized since 2024) for Commercial Litigation.
- Lily Hann (Recognized since 2025) for Commercial Litigation.
- Andrew T. Ingram (Recognized since 2024) for Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation.
- Daniel N. Nightingale (Recognized since 2024) for Appellate Practice.
- Shayna Goldblatt Proler (Recognized since 2024) for Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation.
- Justin Rowinsky (Recognized since 2021) for Commercial Litigation.
- Luke A. Schamel (Recognized since 2025) for Commercial Litigation.
- Tyler P. Young (Recognized since 2024) for Antitrust Law and Commercial Litigation.
Best Lawyers® is a highly respected peer-review publication in the legal industry, and inclusion in its listings is a significant professional honor. We extend our gratitude to our peers for their recognition and support, and we look forward to continuing to serve our clients with dedication and excellence.
