30 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2026

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 17 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine. Additionally, 13 of the firm’s attorneys were named to the 2026 Texas Rising Stars list.

Of those recognized, Chris Kratovil and Deborah Williamson were each included on Super Lawyers “Top Lists.” The Top Lists they have been included on are:

• Christopher D. Kratovil – Top 100: 6 Texas Super Lawyers; Top 100: 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
• Deborah D. Williamson – Top 50: 2026 Central/West Texas Super Lawyers

The Super Lawyers designation, conferred upon the most respected legal practitioners in the state, is based upon peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than five percent of the lawyers in each state are selected by the research team to receive this honor.

The Dykema attorneys named on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list, identified by their resident office and the practice area(s) for which they are being recognized, are:

Dallas

• Jeffrey R. Fine – Bankruptcy; Business & Corporate; Business Litigation
• Christopher D. Kratovil – Appellate; Business Litigation
• Craig Woods – Mergers & Acquisitions; Business/Corporate; Health Care; Securities & Corporate Finance

Houston

• William J. Hotze – Bankruptcy
• Arthur M. Nathan – Mergers & Acquisitions; Tax; Business & Corporate
• James D. Prappas – Immigration
• Michael Twomey – Employment & Labor; Business Litigation

San Antonio

• Ramon D. Bissmeyer – Employment Litigation; Employment & Labor; Employee Benefits
• Melanie L. Fry – Appellate; Business Litigation
• Jeffrey C. Gifford – Business & Corporate; Securities & Corporate Finance; Mergers & Acquisitions
• C. David Kinder – Business Litigation
• Bonnie K. Kirkland – Business Litigation
• Donna K. McElroy – Employment Litigation; Employment & Labor; Schools & Education
• Nicholas J. Monaghan – Business & Corporate
• Thomas E. Sanders – Business Litigation; Class Action & Mass Torts; Insurance Coverage
• Brett W. Schouest – Business Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Construction Litigation
• Deborah D. Williamson – Bankruptcy

Rising Stars are those up-and-coming attorneys who are 40 years of age or younger and have practiced law for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team to receive this honor.

The Dykema attorneys named on the 2026 Texas Rising Stars list, identified by office and the practice area(s) for which they are being recognized, are:

Austin

• Evan J. Atkinson – Business & Corporate; Health Care
• Emma K. Blackwood – White Collar Crimes; Business Litigation; Environmental

Dallas

• Sean M. Buckley – Media & Advertising; Business & Corporate; Health Care; Technology Transactions
• Dean Gould – Business & Corporate
• Rebekah L. Hudgins – Products Liability; Business Litigation
• Kathleen C. Reyes – Employment & Labor; Business Litigation; Civil Litigation

Houston

• Kim E. Lewinski – Bankruptcy: Business; Creditor Debtor Rights: Business; Bankruptcy: Consumer; Creditor Debtor Rights: Consumer
• Stephanie Sepulveda – Business Litigation

San Antonio

• Danielle Rushing Behrends – Bankruptcy
• Alanna M. Dominguez – Insurance Coverage; Personal Injury - Products: Defense; Construction Litigation: Business; Business Litigation
• Dominique A. Douglas – Bankruptcy; Securities & Corporate Finance
• Tyler K. Hubert – Employee Benefits; Business & Corporate
• Katy Jo Richards – Employment & Labor