Porter Hedges Attorneys Selected as Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2026

Firm News
09.18.2026

Fourteen Porter Hedges Partners have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers Edition. The list includes:

  • Eric M. Adams, Intellectual Property, Appellate
  • Michael J. Byrd, Energy & Resources
  • Eric English, Bankruptcy: Business
  • Lauren B. Harris, Appellate
  • John F. Higgins, Bankruptcy: Business
  • Sean M. McChristian, Construction Litigation
  • Sarah J. Ring, Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Clay M. Steely, Business Litigation
  • Will Stukenberg, Employment: Litigation & Defense
  • Joseph G. Thompson, Energy & Resources
  • Amy K. Wolfshohl, Construction Litigation
  • Joshua W. Wolfshohl, Bankruptcy: Business

John Higgins also received recognition for being among the Top 100 Lawyers in Houston.  

In addition, Miles Emery and Daisy Puente were recognized as Rising Stars.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes professional achievement within their practice, independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

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