HOUSTON, August 21, 2025 – Crain Caton & James proudly announces that twenty of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers®, published by BL Rankings. This significant recognition underscores the depth of talent and dedication that define the firm.

The following attorneys were honored:

Kelly D. Brown – Environmental Law; Litigation – Environmental

Sarah Sokol Clark – Trusts and Estates

Sherri A. Evans – Collaborative Law: Family Law; Family Law Arbitration; Family Law

Larry D. George – Tax Law; Trusts and Estates

Jeffrey I. Horowitz – Real Estate Law

James E. Hudson III – Litigation – Patent

William P. (Pat) Huttenbach – Commercial Litigation

William P. Jensen – Litigation – Patent

Anna V. Kavanaugh – Trusts and Estates

Henry Kollenberg – Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Construction; Litigation – Real Estate

Charles D. Maynard, Jr. – Real Estate Law

Robert E. (Robin) Morse III – Environmental; Litigation – Environmental

Peter G. Nemeth – Corporate Law

David A. Polsinelli – Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation

Mindy McGehee Riseden – Litigation – Construction

Darlene Payne Smith – Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates

James E. (Jim) Smith – Environmental Law

Kimberly R. Stuart – Litigation – Labor and Employment

Jennifer L. Varadi – Family Law

Robert R. Wisner – Banking and Finance Law

Best Lawyers® is one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession, recognizing attorneys for excellence in their areas of practice.

James E. (Jim) Hudson III, Chairman and President of Crain Caton & James, commented:

“This recognition is a reflection of the extraordinary commitment our attorneys show to clients and the legal profession every day. We are proud of their talent, their dedication to excellence, and the collaborative culture that continues to set Crain Caton & James apart.”