Chambers USA 2025 Guide Recognizes Porter Hedges Among the Country’s Leading Law Firms

Firm News
06.05.2025

Chambers USA has ranked Porter Hedges, once again – nationally, in Texas, and in Oklahoma – among the leading firms in its 2025 law firm rankings. The firm has eighteen lawyers individually ranked in addition to five practice areas. 

NATIONWIDE

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) (Band 3)

  • Michael Byrd (Band 4)
  • C. Randall King (Band 5)
  • Jeremy Mouton (Band 4)

“Porter Hedges handles sophisticated aspects well and have a breadth of expertise in a number of areas. They always respond at a moment's notice.”

“The team as a whole are experts in the upstream oil and gas business, extremely reliable and client service-focused.”

“Jeremy is very commercial and able to figure out the deal points to ensure a transaction plays out.”

“Michael has provided outstanding oil and gas transactional expertise.”

“Randall is easy to work with and understands the oil and gas industry. He is really good at the technical language and approaching things from a layman's perspective.”

Oil & Gas Litigation (USA Nationwide)

Products Liability & Mass Torts (USA Nationwide)

“He is an outstanding lawyer. He is approachable, knowledgeable and easy to work with. He really cares about his clients needs and their well-being.”

TEXAS

Banking & Finance (Band 5)

  • Nick Sorensen (Band 5)
  • Jason Lloyd (Up & Coming)

“Porter Hedges is one of the most respected firms in the lease financing space, with deep industry expertise and an ability to handle complex transaction requirements."

“Nick is among the most knowledgeable and respected lawyers in the lease financing space and provides a high level of service, sophistication and awareness."

“Jason is a very practical and efficient debt finance attorney.”

Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Band 2)

  • Eric English (Band 4)
  • John Higgins (Band 1)
  • Joshua Wolfshohl (Band 2)

“Porter Hedges are leaders in the Houston bankruptcy community.”

“Josh’s strategy and insights are exceptional.”

Construction (Band 1)

Porter Hedges’ Construction Practice is ranked for the 22nd consecutive year and has been Band 1 longer than any other firm in Texas.

  • John Hawkins (Band 2)
  • Sean McChristian (Band 4)
  • David Peden (Senior Statespeople)
  • Amy Wolfshohl (Band 2)

“Porter Hedges has a mix of specialists in a variety of areas. The firm's services are invaluable, and the team demonstrates real-time and updated industry knowledge and awareness in construction and construction law.”

“Porter Hedges has deep subject matter expertise, tremendous experience and a high level of professionalism. Top-notch lawyers across the board.”

“Amy is great at stopping disputes before they become disputes and she understands business strategy. Amy's a really skilled lawyer.”

“David has excellent insight on litigation and is highly responsive to pertinent issues for the client.”

“John has a strong command of contract matters, with exceptional customer service and accessibility. He is really thoughtful, has creative problem-solving skills and communicates clearly and proactively.”

“Sean is a strong partner who is willing to roll up his sleeves and streetfight. He gets problems resolved quickly.”

Construction: Alternative Dispute Resolution

  • David Peden (Senior Statespeople)

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (Band 1)

“Porter Hedges are expert, tactical and practical. Whether it's sophisticated, nuanced or complex, they are extremely adept at handling the spectrum of potential avenues with precision and confidence.”

Corporate/M&A

“James' counsel has been invaluable. The service is outstanding. James is responsive, knowledgeable and understands exactly what needs to be received.”

Litigation: Appellate

"Lauren is an excellent attorney and a pleasure to work with.”

OKLAHOMA

Energy & Natural Resources

Labor & Employment

To review the full firm results, click here.

Chambers USA is the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider, highlighting the top lawyers and law firms across the USA for over two decades, so that buyers of legal services are equipped to make the best choice for when it matters. The guide and legal rankings cover practice areas in all 50 states, Washington, DC and at nationwide level, with hundreds of practice area-based ranking tables identifying the best practice groups and lawyers working across the US legal market.