HOUSTON, TEXAS, August 13, 2026 

Crain Caton & James, a Houston law firm, announced today that seven of its attorneys have been named to the 2026 Texas Rising Stars list, a recognition published annually by Thomson Reuters.

The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of the attorneys in a state, and eligibility is limited to attorneys who are 40 or younger or who have been in practice for 10 years or less. Selection follows the same peer nomination and independent research process used for the Super Lawyers list.

“Seeing our attorneys recognized as Texas Rising Stars across business litigation, civil litigation, estate and probate, and family law, and shows how deep the talent runs at Crain Caton & James, and how much strength we are building for the years ahead.”

James E. Hudson III, President and Chairman, Crain Caton & James

Crain Caton & James attorneys named to 2026 Texas Rising Stars

Sarah Sokol Clark: Estate and Probate – Sarah Sokol Clark is a shareholder whose practice covers estate, trust, and wealth planning and probate, trust, and guardianship matters, including complex wills and trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives, and estate administration.

Alexander W. (Alex) Cohn: Business Litigation – Alexander W. Cohn is a shareholder whose litigation practice spans commercial, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and banking disputes. A seasoned trial lawyer, he has tried dozens of cases to juries and judges and represents clients in state and federal courts across Texas.

Greg DeVries: Civil Litigation: Defense – Greg DeVries is a banking litigator who represents a wide range of financial institutions in state and federal court on matters involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, credit agreements and secured transactions, and UCC Articles 3, 4, and 4A.

George (Trey) Gifford III: Estate and Probate – George (Trey) Gifford III is an associate in the firm’s Fiduciary Litigation and Probate, Trust, and Guardianship practices, with work that includes will contests, executor and administrator disputes, contested guardianships, and probate appeals. He is certified to handle guardianship matters in Texas.

David A. (Dave) Polsinelli: Business Litigation – David A. Polsinelli is a shareholder who focuses on commercial litigation at the trial and appellate levels, handling disputes involving contracts, real estate, oil and gas, construction, and trade secrets. He clerked for Justice John P. Devine of the Texas Supreme Court.

Stacie M. Seals: Family Law – Stacie M. Seals is an associate in the firm’s Family Law practice, focusing on divorce, child custody, and property division, and representing clients through discovery, hearings, mediation, and settlement.

Jennifer L. Varadi: Family Law – Jennifer L. Varadi is a shareholder who is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice centers on high net worth divorces, child custody and support, complex property division, and premarital and post-marital agreements, and she is a certified mediator.