Six at Decker Jones Earn 2026 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Star Recognition
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Six at Decker Jones Earn 2026 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Star Recognition
FORT WORTH, TX – September 18, 2026 – Decker Jones attorneys continue to earn statewide accolades, with five named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list and one more named a Rising Star. Super Lawyers selection is limited to no more than five percent of attorneys in Texas, and Rising Stars to no more than 2.5 percent. Selection is based on professional achievement and peer evaluation.
“Being named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists reflects the integrity and skill our attorneys bring to their clients,” said Adam Fulkerson, CEO of Decker Jones. “Congratulations to all six on this noteworthy recognition.”
Decker Jones 2026 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Star
- Daniel L. Bates (Civil Litigation) – recognized 2003–2026
- Vianei Lopez Braun (Employment and Labor) – recognized 2003–2014, 2019–2026
- Randy J. Hall (Civil Litigation) – recognized 2003–2026
- Gary M. Moates (Real Estate) – recognized 2007–2026
- Philip Spencer (Mergers & Acquisitions) – 2026 Rising Star
- Brian K. Yost (Intellectual Property) – recognized 2004–2026
About Super Lawyers: Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service, recognizes outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process combines independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Lawyers are selected to Super Lawyers lists in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Lawyers who are 40 or younger, or who have practiced law for ten years or less, are eligible to be named Rising Stars. Learn more at superlawyers.com.
About Decker Jones, P.C.: Fort Worth-based law firm Decker Jones proudly serves clients throughout North Texas that have business and personal interests nationally. The firm believes in a one-on-one approach to customer service, with every client enjoying a single point of contact supported by a network of attorneys working together. Decker Jones applies creative solutions to complex legal issues across a wide range of practice areas and helps their clients achieve long-term goals while addressing immediate legal needs and seizing business opportunities. Formed in 1896, Decker Jones provides a strong foundation for serving its clients from one generation to the next. Learn more at deckerjones.com.