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In 1985, we set out to create a law firm that was unlike any other. We provide more than just first-rate legal service in response to our clients’ business needs. Our objective is to become trusted business advisors that our clients depend on now and in the future.

Because of this, we’re constantly reassessing our clients’ needs. We believe the best results are achieved by drawing on the talents and experiences of all our attorneys.

While we are honored for the recognition we’ve received for our work, the real reward comes from satisfying our clients’ needs.

A Growing Success

Chambers & Partners recognized Gray Reed's healthcare, bankruptcy, M&A, real estate, and labor & employment sections as leading practices in Texas in the Chambers USA 2024 legal directory. The trusts & estates practice was recognized as a leading practice in Texas in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 legal directory. 

Texas Lawyer has included Gray Reed on its list of the Largest Law Firms in Texas since 2004. This ranking is part of an annual survey conducted by Texas Lawyer, and is based on the total number of attorneys employed in Texas.

The firm ranked among the very best law firms in the United States in the 2024 Best Lawyers' "Best Law Firms" ranking. For the eighth year in a row, the firm’s construction, tax, and trust and estates sections earned a spot in the national rankings. 

Gray Reed ranked #267 in the National Law Journal’s (an ALM Media Properties company) “Top 500” ranking in 2021.

In 2021, the firm ranked as the 15th largest law firm in Houston, according to the Houston Business Journal, and the 17th largest law firm in North Texas, according to the Dallas Business Journal.  

Exceptionally Talented Lawyers

Chambers & Partners recognized eight attorneys - Jay Aldis (labor & employment), Darrell Armer (healthcare), Jason Brookner (bankruptcy & restructuring), Chris Davis (white-collar & government investigations), Aaron Kaufman (bankruptcy/restructuring), Andrew Meyercord (healthcare), Lindsey Postula (real estate) and Pat Souter (healthcare) - as leading lawyers in Texas in the Chambers USA 2024 legal directory.  Glen Eichelberger (trusts/estates) and Brian Cororve (trusts/estates) were recognized in the 2023 Chambers High Net Worth Guide. 

Partner Jason Brookner was named in Lawdragon's 2024 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers. Partner Jay Aldis was named in Lawdragon's 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers 2023. 

Best Lawyers in America recognized 52 Gray Reed attorneys in its 2025 rankings, including two attorneys who were named "Lawyer of the Year" and 13 named "Ones to Watch".

In 2023, 28 of our attorneys were recognized as Super Lawyers and 20 were recognized as Rising Stars by Texas Super Lawyers (Thomson-Reuters). 

Leaders in the Community

We believe we have a responsibility to help strengthen our communities, and encourage our attorneys to invest in their community through pro bono work, government service, service to the Bar, teaching and more.

Jeff Leach currently serves as the State Representative for the Texas House of Representatives for District 67 and mostly recently served as Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence during the 86th Legislative Session.

Jim Moseley served as a Justice for the Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals from 1996 to 2014. 

Joe Coleman received the Baylor Lawyer of the Year award in 2008, which is given annually to an outstanding alumnus who has brought honor and distinction to Baylor Law School and the legal profession. Joe served on the Baylor Board of Regents from 1998-2007. He was also a member of the Baylor Foundation Board of Directors.