McDowell Hetherington LLP is proud to announce that four of its lawyers – Kate Easterling, Micah Grodin, Avi Moshenberg, and Will Thomas — have been named to the 2019 Texas Rising Stars list.

The annual list of Texas’ top up-and-coming lawyers is based on a statewide poll of attorneys that measures peer recognition and professional achievement. Nominees must be age 40 or younger or have been in practice for fewer than 10 years. Only 2.5 percent of Texas attorneys are included in the list, which appears in the April 2019 editions of Texas Monthly and Texas Rising Stars magazines.

Kate Easterling, a senior attorney at the firm, was named a “Rising Star” in business litigation for the eighth time. Ms. Easterling handles commercial disputes, energy litigation, tort claims, and personal injury claims.

Micah Grodin, an associate in the Houston office, was recognized as a “Rising Star” in business litigation. Mr. Grodin represents clients in state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and administrative law hearings across the country.

Avi Moshenberg, a senior attorney in the Houston office, was named a “Rising Star” in general litigation – a designation that reflects the breadth of his practice. Mr. Moshenberg prosecutes and defends cases involving complex business disputes, personal injury, and labor and employment matters.

Will Thomas, an associate in the Houston office, was recognized as a “Rising Star” in business litigation for the third year in a row. Mr. Thomas’s practice includes complex cases involving energy, construction, consumer protection, and white-collar issues across the country.