Crain Caton & James is pleased to announce that it was ranked by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 20 practice areas, 4 national and 16 metropolitan rankings – Houston for 2026. According to U.S. News, firms included “are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.” We appreciate this vote of confidence from our clients and peers.
See below for the complete listing:

National Rankings:
Litigation – Construction (Tier 2)
Litigation – Environmental (Tier 2)
Environmental Law (Tier 3)
Litigation – Real Estate (Tier 2)

Metropolitan Rankings – Houston:
Tier 1
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Environmental
Litigation – Labor and Employment
Litigation – Patent
Litigation – Real Estate
Litigation – Trusts and Estates
Environmental Law
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Trusts and Estates

Tier 2
Banking and Finance Law
Elder Law
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Tier 3
Corporate Law
Tax Law

James (Jim) E. Hudson III, Chairman and President of the Firm, states that, “We are proud to be recognized once again by Best Lawyers in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, with rankings in four national practice areas and sixteen in the Houston metro area. These honors reflect the strength of our team and our deep commitment to delivering outstanding legal counsel. I congratulate our attorneys and staff for the hard work, integrity, and excellence that made this achievement possible.”