Baker Botts Sets New Benchmark in 2026 Best Lawyers in America
Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, is proud to announce a record year in attorney recognitions in the 32nd edition of Best Lawyers in America.
The firm earned a total of 391 individual rankings, reflecting continued excellence across its practices and geographies.
The firm received honors across all three categories: Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers, and Ones to Watch:
- 215 recognitions in the Best Lawyers category, up from 207 last year
- 165 recognitions in the Ones to Watch category, up from 117 last year
- 10 lawyers received Lawyer of the Year honors in 11 categories, up from 3 last year
The Lawyer of the Year distinction is awarded to a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic region, based on the highest overall peer feedback. Baker Botts congratulates the following attorneys for earning this prestigious recognition:
- Jeff Becker – Technology Law
- Joshua Davidson – Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Jon D. Feldhammer – Litigation and Controversy – Tax
- Matthew L. Kuryla – Litigation – Environmental
- Paul R. Morico – Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Geoffrey L. Newton – Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- Theodore W. Paris – Litigation – Mergers and Acquisitions
- Stephanie Bergeron Perdue – Litigation – Environmental
- John W. Porter – Litigation – Trusts and Estates; and Litigation and Controversy – Tax
- Paulina Williams – Environmental Law
For the full list of Baker Botts attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America, see:
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Baker Botts is an international law firm whose lawyers practice throughout a network of offices around the globe. Based on our experience and knowledge of our clients' industries, we are recognized as a leading firm in the energy, technology and life sciences sectors. Since 1840, we have provided creative and effective legal solutions for our clients while demonstrating an unrelenting commitment to excellence. For more information, please visit bakerbotts.com.
