The Texas Rising Stars listing recognizes the top young lawyers in the state who are age 40 or younger or who have been practicing law for no more than ten years. Lawyers on this list, published annually by Thomson Reuters’ legal division, are nominated by Texas attorneys and then selected following an extensive review process.
Less than 2.5 percent of all Texas lawyers earn the Texas Rising Star distinction.
Kelly Hart attorneys who received 2026 Rising Star recognition include:
Joseph D. Austin (Business Litigation)
Whitney Beckworth (Business Litigation)
Edward Boschini (Real Estate)
Jacob deKeratry (Appellate)
Lisa Falcone (Business/Corp)
Khari Ferrell (Employment & Labor)
John Fronk (Appellate)
Christian Martinez (General Lit)
Jennifer McDaniel (Business/Corp)
Nirav Patel (Energy & Resources)
Kaitlin Paule (Real Estate)
Harrison Pavlasek (Bankruptcy: Business)
Kylie M. Rahl (Real Estate)
Mason Smith (Energy & Natural Resources)
Gabi Snow (Business/Corp)
Taylor Spalla (Energy & Resources)
Jacob Wall (Energy & Resources)
Hannah Watkins (Real Estate)
Julia Wisenberg (General Litigation)