Fort Worth, TX / Storyteller / Aug 25, 2026 /
Varghese Summersett, a Texas law firm with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston, today announced that 11 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
Five attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America, now in its 33rd edition, and six were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, now in its seventh edition.
“We are proud of each attorney recognized this year, including those receiving their first Best Lawyers honors,” said Benson Varghese, founder and managing partner of Varghese Summersett. “What makes these distinctions especially meaningful is that they are based on confidential evaluations from fellow attorneys who know the work and the profession. Having 11 attorneys recognized across multiple practice areas speaks to the strength of our team and our commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients.”
The Best Lawyers in America® (2027 Edition)
Best Lawyers recognizes established attorneys for outstanding professional excellence, as determined through its Purely Peer Review® methodology.
· Kristen C. Carr — Family Law (recognized since 2024)
· Christy Jack — Criminal Defense: General Practice (recognized since 2025)
· Leticia Martinez — Criminal Defense: General Practice (first-time honoree, 2027)
· J. Turner Thornton — Family Law (recognized since 2025)
· Benson Varghese — Criminal Defense: General Practice; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Family Law (recognized since 2026)
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2027 Edition)
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes lawyers who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
· Sheena Winkfield — Criminal Defense: General Practice (recognized since 2026)
· McKenzie Coe — Family Law (first-time honoree, 2027)
· Audrey Hatcher — Criminal Defense: General Practice; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; DUI/DWI Defense (recognized since 2026)
· Hailey Klingbeil — Family Law (recognized since 2025)
· Michael Livens — Family Law (first-time honoree, 2027)
· Alex Thornton — Criminal Defense: General Practice; DUI/DWI Defense (recognized since 2025)
About Varghese Summersett
Varghese Summersett is a Texas trial law firm dedicated to helping people through life’s most difficult and defining moments. Headquartered in Fort Worth, with additional offices in Dallas, Southlake, and Houston, the firm is committed to providing exceptional legal representation with compassion, strength, and an unwavering focus on the people it serves.
Founded as a criminal defense firm, Varghese Summersett has grown to include three core practice areas: criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Its experienced trial attorneys represent individuals and families in state courts across Texas and in federal matters nationwide. The firm’s attorneys stand beside clients when the stakes are high and fight for the best possible outcome.
Learn more at versustexas.com
About Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. For over four decades, its Purely Peer Review methodology has upheld the principle that recognition should be earned through the opinions of fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings. Each year, more than 20 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, contributing to one of the legal industry’s most rigorous and trusted vetting processes. Only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally are recognized, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results.
For the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 30 million evaluations were analyzed; Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognitions were determined based on more than 6 million evaluations. Learn more at bestlawyers.com.
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