Super Lawyers Magazine named eight Akerman lawyers in its 2026 edition recognizing many of Texas's top practitioners, including two ranked as "Super Lawyers" and six ranked as "Rising Stars" — a designation for lawyers who are 40 years or younger or in practice for 10 years or fewer.
Super Lawyers 2026
- Scott D. Marrs, Litigation – Houston
- Matt Schroeder, Litigation – Dallas
Rising Stars 2026
- Kelly E. Almeter, Litigation – Dallas
- William Hunter Craven, Litigation – Dallas
- Shelby Raye Holt, Litigation – Houston
- Daniel P. Pellegrin, Litigation – Houston
- Lanie N. Read, Employment & Labor – Dallas
- Samuel C. Zatz, Litigation – Houston
Super Lawyers Magazine, a Thomson Reuters publication, recognizes outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations, with only a small percentage of attorneys in each state receiving the honor.