Jackson Walker proudly announces Matt Dow, Scott Fiddler, Julia Mann, Alfie Meyerson, Kurt Nondorf, Sarah Patel Pacheco, and Bruce Ruzinsky’s selection to the Texas Top Lists for 2023 by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers.
Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes only 5% of Texas attorneys as “Super Lawyers.” Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement. Those who receive the highest point totals during the patented multiphase process are identified among the Texas Top Lists. For more information, visit the Super Lawyers website.
Matt Dow
“Top 50: Central/West Texas Super Lawyers”
James Matthew Dow has been recognized as a “Texas Super Lawyer” in the area of Business Litigation since 2006. In addition to serving as Managing Partner of Jackson Walker’s Austin office, Matt has represented clients in business and employment litigation with over 40 trials and arbitrations, including more than 20 jury trials. In recognition of his practice, Matt has been ranked in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business since 2021, The Best Lawyers in America since 2012, and the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America since 2023.
Scott Fiddler
“Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers”
Scott Fiddler has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” in the area of Employment & Labor for the past 16 years, and he was previously recognized among the “Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers” in 2012. He is board certified in both labor & employment law and civil trial law, placing him among only approximately 25 attorneys in Texas board certified in both specialties. As lead trial attorney, Scott has tried nearly 60 cases, including 40 jury trials and nearly 20 arbitrations and bench trials. Scott’s resume is one of impressive wins in jury trials and published cases. In addition to Super Lawyers, Scott has been named among The Best Lawyers in America and the Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers. Also, in 2022, he was recognized with the National Diversity Council’s Leadership Excellence Award.
Julia Mann
“Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers”
“Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers”
“Top 50: Central/West Texas Super Lawyers”
This marks Julia W. Mann’s 11th consecutive year to be named a “Texas Super Lawyer.” She was also included in Super Lawyers’ lists of the “Top 50: Women Super Lawyers” and “Top 50: Central/West Texas Super Lawyers” in 2022 and 2023, and among the “Top Women Attorneys in Texas” in 2020. In addition to serving as managing partner of Jackson Walker’s San Antonio office, Julia is an experienced litigator focused on contractual disputes, professional liability claims, actions to protect companies’ proprietary information, and business torts such as fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, and tortious interference. The depth and breadth of Julia’s practice includes leading Texas industries such as energy, agriculture, technology, insurance, and financial institutions. In recognition of her practice, Julia has been recognized among Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business since 2021 and The Best Lawyers in America since 2018. Also, in 2021, she was presented with the Top Women Lawyer Award by Texas Diversity Council and the Women’s Leadership Award by San Antonio Business Journal.
Alfie Meyerson
“Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers”
Alfred M. Meyerson has been recognized as a “Texas Super Lawyer” in the area of Real Estate Law since 2003. This is his eighth year—and fifth consecutive year—to be included among Houston’s “Top 100” list. Board certified in commercial real estate law, Alfie focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including the representation of developers and equity investors in partnership and joint venture agreements, borrowers and lenders in all types of real estate financing, debt restructuring, and workouts of problem loans. Beyond Super Lawyers, Alfie has been recognized among The Best Lawyers in America since 2003 and Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business since 2011.
Kurt Nondorf
“Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers”
Kurt D. Nondorf has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” in the area of Real Estate Law since 2003. This is his second year in a row to be recognized among the “Top 100: Houston” list. As a widely known and respected professional, Kurt’s national practice covers all areas of real estate, ranging from raw land to industrial, healthcare, multi-family, retail, and hospitality. In his more than 30 years of practice, he has handled multiple nine-figure office acquisitions and sales and has represented both tenants and landlords in several leases of greater than 400,000 square feet. This is Kurt’s 19th consecutive year to be named a “Texas Super Lawyer.” He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2006 and Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business since 2002 for real estate. In 2020, Kurt was also named one of the 50 U.S. attorneys to receive a Lawyers in Real Estate Award from Connect Media for his distinguished practice and contributions to the local community.
Sarah Patel Pacheco
“Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers”
“Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers”
“Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers”
For the past 19 years, Sarah Patel Pacheco has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” in the area of Estate & Trust Litigation. This is her first year to be listed among the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers” and her seventh year among the top 50 highest-ranked women and the top 100 in Houston. Sarah’s practice focuses on fiduciary litigation; probate, trust, and guardianship administration; and general litigation. She is a trusted authority on trusts, estates, and fiduciary litigation as the co-author of three legal treatises, a former chair of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization’s Estate Planning and Probate Law Exam Commission, and a former member of the Texas Pattern Jury Charges Committee. In addition to Super Lawyers, Sarah has been named among The Best Lawyers in America since 2007.
Bruce Ruzinsky
“Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers”
For over 35 years, Bruce J. Ruzinsky has represented financial institutions, corporations, and other business entities in workout/restructure efforts, chapter bankruptcy proceedings, and litigation. He also serves as chair of Jackson Walker’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery practice. This is Bruce’s 20th consecutive year to be named a “Texas Super Lawyer” and his second year in the “Top 100: Houston” list. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2008, including as Houston’s Lawyer of the Year for Litigation – Bankruptcy in 2020, and Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business since 2012. Bruce is also rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. In 2015, he was named the Trailblazer Outside Counsel of the Year by Texas Minority Counsel Program.
To explore Jackson Walker’s list of 2023 “Texas Super Lawyers,” view the announcement.
