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The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 42 Thompson Coe attorneys, including 11 on the Ones to Watch in the 2025 editionSince it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence and an unbiased source of legal referrals worldwide.

This year, Thompson Coe has made a significant mark across 14 practice areas, adding 14 attorneys to the combined best lawyers list. The Ones to Watch are recognitions given to attorneys for outstanding professional excellence in private practice who are earlier in their careers, typically 5-9 years in practice.

Lawyers on these lists are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and good standing.

Thompson Coe added many new attorneys to both lists this year, and included below, next to their names, is the first year the attorney was recognized.

Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America list for 2025

Honolulu, HI

  • Thomas Benedict (2024)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
    • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants

St. Paul, MN

  • Kevin M. Mosher (2024)
    • Employment Law – Management
    • Litigation – Labor and Employment

Austin, TX

  • Tasha Barnes (2024)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
    • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Wade Crosnoe (2024) – Appellate
  • Jeffrey D. Otto (2008)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
    • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Stephanie Rojo (2025)
    • Employment Law – Management
    • Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • Ronald D. Wamsted (2006)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
    • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants

Dallas, TX

  • Jennifer Aufricht (2021)
    • Litigation – Construction
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
    • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Rodney D. Bucker (2012) – Insurance Law
  • Daniel Buechler (2025) – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Michael S. Cedillo (2023) – Commercial Litigation
  • Jack M. Cleaveland, Jr. (2013) – Insurance Law
  • Thomas A. Culpepper (2012)
    • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
    • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Craig L. Dowis (2024) – Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • J. Richard Harmon (2019)
    • Insurance Law
    • Litigation – Insurance
  • Roger D. Higgins (2025)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Insurance Law
    • Litigation – Insurance
  • Jason R. Jobe (2024) – Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Coyt R. Johnston, Jr. (2016)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Litigation – Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Jon Paul Melton (2025) – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Barry A. Moscowitz (2020)
    • Litigation – Labor and Employment
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Randy A. Nelson (2012) – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Shawn W. Phelan (2023) – Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Heather Phelps (2025) – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • John L. Ross (2024) – Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • Gino Rossini (2025)
    • Appellate Practice
    • Litigation – Insurance
  • Jo Allison Stasney (2025) – Insurance Law
  • David M. Taylor (2011) – Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Rhonda Thompson (2020)
    • Insurance Law
    • Litigation – Insurance
  • George N. Wilson III (2022)
    • Litigation – Construction
    • Litigation – Insurance
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Harrison H. Yoss (2016) – Insurance Law

Houston, TX

  • George Arnold (2025)
    • Litigation – Insurance
    • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
  • William C. Book, Jr. (2006)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
    • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Christina Anne Culver (2024) – Insurance Law
  • Zandra Foley (2024)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
    • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Rodrigo Garcia, Jr. (2010) – Insurance Law
  • James N. Isbell (2021) – Construction Law
  • Ryan L. Marlatt (2023)– Insurance Law
  • Brian S. Martin (2006)
    • Insurance Law
    • Litigation – Insurance
  • Michele E. Taylor (2021) – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants

Attorneys named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for 2025

Dallas, TX

  • Matthew Alagha (2023) – Insurance Law
  • Matthew J. Kolodoski (2022)
    • Appellate Practice
    • Insurance Law
  • Gordan Truong (2023)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
    • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Riley F. Tunnell (2023) – Commercial Litigation

Houston, TX

  • Daniel O’Neil (2025) – Professional Malpractice Law
  • Regan G. Pearson (2024) – Insurance Law
  • Benjamin Ritz (2023)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Insurance Law

Related People

Thomas Benedict
Partner

Thomas Benedict

808-451-3177
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Kevin M. Mosher
Partner

Kevin M. Mosher

651-389-5007
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Tasha L. Barnes
Partner

Tasha L. Barnes

512-703-5038
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Wade C. Crosnoe
Partner

Wade C. Crosnoe

512-703-5078
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Jeff D. Otto
Partner

Jeff D. Otto

512-703-5036
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Stephanie S. Rojo
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Stephanie S. Rojo

512-703-5047
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Ronald D. Wamsted
Of Counsel

Ronald D. Wamsted

512-703-5080
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Tiffany A. Au
Partner

Tiffany A. Au

214-880-2834
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Jennifer D. Aufricht
Partner

Jennifer D. Aufricht

214-871-8276
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Rodney D. Bucker
Of Counsel

Rodney D. Bucker

214-871-8255
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Daniel P. Buechler
Partner

Daniel P. Buechler

214-871-8262
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Michael S. Cedillo
Partner

Michael S. Cedillo

214-871-8214
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Jack M. Cleaveland Jr.
Of Counsel

Jack M. Cleaveland Jr.

214-871-8280
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Thomas A. Culpepper
General Counsel

Thomas A. Culpepper

214-871-8233
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Craig L. Dowis
Partner

Craig L. Dowis

214-871-8244
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J. Richard Harmon
Partner

J. Richard Harmon

214-871-8227
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Roger D. Higgins
Partner

Roger D. Higgins

214-871-8256
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Jason R. Jobe
Partner

Jason R. Jobe

214-871-8297
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Coyt Randal Johnston Jr.
Partner

Coyt Randal Johnston Jr.

214-292-3905
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Jon Paul Melton
Partner

Jon Paul Melton

214-880-2642
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Barry A. Moscowitz
Partner

Barry A. Moscowitz

214-871-8275
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Randy A. Nelson
Partner

Randy A. Nelson

214-871-8228
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Shawn W. Phelan
Partner

Shawn W. Phelan

214-871-8245
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Heather H. Phelps
Partner

Heather H. Phelps

214-871-8249
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Sarah L. Rogers
Partner

Sarah L. Rogers

214-880-2544
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John L. Ross
Partner

John L. Ross

214-871-8206
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Gino J. Rossini
Partner

Gino J. Rossini

214-871-8219
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Jo Allison (Jody) Stasney
Partner

Jo Allison (Jody) Stasney

214-871-8274
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David M. Taylor
Partner

David M. Taylor

214-871-8232
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Rhonda J. Thompson
Partner

Rhonda J. Thompson

214-871-8273
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George (Trey) N. Wilson III
Partner

George (Trey) N. Wilson III

214-871-8283
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Harrison H. Yoss
Partner

Harrison H. Yoss

214-871-8259
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George H. Arnold
Partner

George H. Arnold

713-403-8388
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William Book
Partner

William Book

713-403-8381
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Christina Anne Culver
Partner

Christina Anne Culver

713-403-8212
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Zandra E. Foley
Partner

Zandra E. Foley

713-403-8200
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Rodrigo (Diego) Garcia Jr.
Partner

Rodrigo (Diego) Garcia Jr.

713-403-8206
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Cy Haralson
Partner

Cy Haralson

713-403-8211
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James N. Isbell
Of Counsel

James N. Isbell

713-403-8387
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Ryan L. Marlatt
Partner

Ryan L. Marlatt

832-482-2832
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Brian S. Martin
Partner

Brian S. Martin

713-403-8282
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Michele  E. Taylor
Partner

Michele E. Taylor

713-403-8281
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A. Matthew Alagha
Senior Attorney

A. Matthew Alagha

214-292-3904
Email

Shelby G. Hall
Partner

Shelby G. Hall

214-880-2802
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Matthew J. Kolodoski
Partner

Matthew J. Kolodoski

214-880-2808
Email

Regan G. Pearson
Partner

Regan G. Pearson

713-403-8288
Email

Gordan Truong
Partner

Gordan Truong

214-880-2676
Email

Riley F. Tunnell
Senior Attorney

Riley F. Tunnell

214-880-2564
Email

Jessica B. Gonzalez
Senior Attorney

Jessica B. Gonzalez

830-252-5107
Email

Daniel  L. O'Neil
Partner

Daniel L. O'Neil

713-403-8201
Email

Benjamin L. S. Ritz
Senior Attorney

Benjamin L. S. Ritz

713-358-6185
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