Overview
(October 29, 2025, Houston) – Steptoe is pleased to announce that four of our Houston-based attorneys have been recognized in the inaugural Legal 500 US Elite rankings. In addition, Steptoe's Commercial Disputes practice has been ranked.
Legal 500 US Elite highlights lawyers who are handling work at the top of the legal market in their respective cities. Attorneys are selected based on independent research and client feedback, with rankings reflecting excellence in legal service and reputation in the local market.
The following Steptoe lawyers are recognized in the Houston City Elite rankings:
- Claudia Frost – Energy Litigation
- Craig Smyser – Commercial Disputes
- Jarod Stewart – Commercial Disputes
- Larry Veselka – Commercial Disputes
Steptoe’s Commercial Disputes team is recognized for our depth of experience and consistent delivery of complex litigation strategies across a range of industries.
About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.
