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 seven attorneys - Jay Aldis (labor & employment), Darrell Armer (healthcare), Jason Brookner (bankruptcy & restructuring), Aaron Kaufman (bankruptcy/restructuring), Andrew Meyercord (healthcare), Lindsey Postula (real estate) and Pat Souter (healthcare) - as leading lawyers in Texas in the Chambers USA 2022 legal directory. Glen Eichelberger (trusts/estates) and Brian Cororve (trusts/estates) were recognized in the 2022 Chambers High Net Worth Guide.
Partner Jason Brookner was named in Lawdragon's 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers 2020. Partner Jay Aldis was named in Lawdragon's 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers 2023.
Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.) recognized 43 Gray Reed attorneys in its 2023 rankings, including two attorneys who were named "Lawyer of the Year" and 12 named "Ones to Watch".
In 2022, 29 of our attorneys were recognized as Super Lawyers and 20 were recognized as Rising Stars by Texas Super Lawyers (Thomson-Reuters).
Houstonia Magazine included 31 Gray Reed attorneys in its 2022-2023 Top Lawyers of Houston list.
D Magazine selected 12 Gray Reed attorneys as "Best Lawyers in Dallas" and "Best Lawyers Under 40" for 2020.
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.
Jack Rains served as Texas’ 95th Secretary of State and as the founding Chairman of the Board of the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority, which brought Reliant Stadium to Houston.
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.
William Morris served as Associate Judge for the Harris County 247th Family District Court from 1982 to 1993.
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.
Jack Emmott, an advocate for those with disabilities, has served on numerous organizations and boards that support those with disabilities. In particular, he Chaired the Coalition for Barrier Free Living, the Houston Center for Independent Living, the Houston Mayor's Committee for Employment of People with Disabilities, and the City of Houston Commission on Disabilities.
Because of the contributions made by Gray Reed attorneys and staff to the Houston community, the firm was recognized as an Outstanding Mid-Size Firm by the Houston Bar Foundation in 2017.
A Great Place to Work
Gray Reed is proud to be recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Houston Business Journal and the Dallas Business Journal. Gray Reed has been consistently ranked as a Best Places to Work for the last ten years, an honor the firm feels is a testament to its unique culture. In 2022, the firm's Houston office ranked 14th in the large company category and in 2020, the firm's Dallas office ranked 24th in the medium company category.
Also, in 2021, Gray Reed ranked #5 in Vault's regional ranking for the Best Midsize Law Firms in Texas.