Crain Caton & James is proud to announce the addition of five attorneys to its growing team, bolstering its capabilities in key areas such as real estate, corporate law, fiduciary litigation, probate, banking, and commercial litigation. This expansion supports the firm’s strategic growth and continued commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to clients across Texas and beyond.

John Roger Cox has joined the firm as a Shareholder in the Corporate and Real Estate practice areas. With over 20 years of experience advising on high-value real estate transactions, business structuring, and regulatory compliance, John enhances the firm’s capacity to serve developers, lenders, and privately held businesses on matters ranging from land development to financing and governance.

Bryant Parker has joined as Of Counsel in the Real Estate practice. With more than 16 years of experience representing developers, investors, and private companies, Bryant advises on acquisitions, leasing, and real estate finance. His transactional practice includes negotiating a variety of lease types for retail, commercial, and mixed-use properties, with a focus on scalable leasing strategies for national clients.

John D. Clayman joins the firm as Senior Counsel in the Banking and Financial Services practice. With over 30 years of litigation and advisory experience, John represents financial institutions in matters involving commercial banking, check processing, deposit account liability, and lender disputes. His background in accounting and in-depth understanding of banking operations equip him to handle complex disputes involving fraud, financial liability, and regulatory compliance in both state and federal courts.

Amelia M. Harvey has joined as an Associate in the Commercial Litigation, Employment & Labor, and Fiduciary Litigation practices. Known for her strategic litigation skills and transparent client communication, Amelia has managed a high-volume docket and is certified to serve as attorney ad litem in guardianship proceedings. A fluent French speaker, she holds the highest-level certification in professional bilingual proficiency and is also a trained mediator.

William (Will) Alexander joins the firm as an Associate in the Fiduciary Litigation and Probate, Trust and Guardianship practice areas. Will brings diverse litigation experience, having worked on a variety of defense-side matters, including personal injury and construction defect cases. He is focused on building a career in fiduciary litigation and is dedicated to delivering thoughtful, client-centered legal services.

“We are pleased to welcome this outstanding group of attorneys to the firm,” said James E. Hudson III, Chairman of the Firm’s Executive Committee and President of the Firm, “Each of them brings valuable experience and insight that strengthens our team and reflects our firm’s ongoing investment in client-focused growth.”

This expansion is part of Crain Caton & James’ strategic growth plan as the firm continues to deepen its bench of legal talent to meet increasing client demand across the region.

About Crain Caton & James

Crain Caton & James P.C. provides first-class legal services with integrity and exceptional value to its clients in Houston and around the world.  The Firm’s more than 110-year history in downtown Houston gives it strong ties to Houston and a deep commitment to giving back to the community.  Founded in 1912, the Firm now has a wide range of practice areas, including Banking, Corporate, Real Estate, Probate and Estate Planning, Environmental, Health & Safety, Employment, Intellectual Property, Family Law, Fiduciary Litigation, Commercial Litigation & Appeals, and more.  In 2024, the Firm was named by the Houston Chronicle as a Best of the Best Law Firm winner in the areas of commercial litigation, corporate law, real estate, and estate, trusts and estates and in the Top 3 for family law. See Houston Chronicle link https://www.chron.com/best/legal/