Dallas-based boutique firm cited for excellence in six practice areas

Twelve attorneys with litigation boutique Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes have been recognized among the best in the state for 2026 on the lists of both Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

Honored as Texas Super Lawyers, a distinction reserved for the top 5% of attorneys, are the following firm attorneys and the areas of practice for which they were recognized:

• Robert Vartabedian and Rachelle “Shelley” Glazer in business litigation
• Marc Katz in employment & labor
• Conrad Hester and Craig Haynes in energy & resources
• J. Robert Forshey and Deirdre Brown in bankruptcy: business
• Toby Galloway in securities litigation
• Richard Roper in criminal defense: white collar

Named to the Texas Rising Stars list, which honors the top 2.5% of attorneys under age 40 or in their first decade of practice, were:

• Connor Bourland and Meaghan Nowell in energy & resources
• J. Blake Glatstein in bankruptcy: business

“I’m proud of our team and the recognition we’ve received this year from Super Lawyers,” said Mr. Vartabedian. “We’ve continued to grow and expand our capabilities, and this honor is a clear reflection of the depth of experience and expertise we’re providing our clients.”

In recent months, the firm has also been recognized by The Best Law Firms, with top-tier regional rankings across multiple practice areas, and by Lawdragon, with seven attorneys named to the 500 Leading Litigators in America list.

Super Lawyers honorees are selected on an annual, state-by-state basis, using a patented process that combines peer nominations and evaluations with independent research.

View the full list of Texas Super Lawyers here.

About Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes

Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes is a client-focused and results-oriented litigation boutique founded in 2024 and specializing in commercial, corporate restructuring, employment, oil and gas, and white-collar matters. Learn more at www.vkhh.com/.

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“We’ve continued to grow and expand our capabilities, and this honor is a clear reflection of the depth of experience and expertise we’re providing our clients.”