BoyarMiller lands 13 attorneys in Best Lawyers 2027

BoyarMiller said 13 attorneys were recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The honors span corporate, real estate and litigation practices and highlight the Houston firm’s bench across established and rising talent.

Why it matters: - The recognitions give BoyarMiller outside validation across the firm’s core business practices. - The awards cover both senior lawyers and newer attorneys, signaling depth across the firm’s talent pipeline. - The honors may reinforce BoyarMiller’s appeal to multinational companies, middle-market businesses and entrepreneurs looking for legal counsel in corporate, real estate and litigation matters.

What happened: - BoyarMiller said 13 attorneys were recognized in the 2027 editions of Best Lawyers publications. - Eleven attorneys were listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027. - Two attorneys were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027. - The recognitions were announced in Houston on Aug. 25, 2026. - The honors span the firm’s Corporate M&A, Real Estate and Litigation groups.

The details: - The 2027 Best Lawyers in America® honorees are Bill Boyar, Christopher C. Burt, Chris Hanslik, Steve Kesten, Tiffany M. Melchers, Gary W. Miller, Andrew Pearce, Mike Rose, Blake D. Royal, Hilary Tyson and Matt Veech. - Bill Boyar was recognized for Corporate Law, Real Estate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. - Christopher C. Burt was recognized for Litigation – Trusts and Estates. - Chris Hanslik was recognized for Commercial Litigation. - Steve Kesten was recognized for Corporate Law. - Tiffany M. Melchers was recognized for Business Organizations, including LLCs and Partnerships, and Real Estate Law. - Gary W. Miller was recognized for Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. - Andrew Pearce was recognized for Litigation – Labor and Employment. - Mike Rose was recognized for Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment. - Blake D. Royal was recognized for Real Estate Law. - Hilary Tyson was recognized for Real Estate Law. - Matt Veech was recognized for Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Labor and Employment. - The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 honorees are Jet A. McGuire and Alexandra Wolf. - Jet A. McGuire was recognized for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. - Alexandra Wolf was recognized for Commercial Litigation. - Best Lawyers recognitions are based on confidential evaluations by lawyers in the same geographic region and practice area. - BoyarMiller serves clients in corporate M&A, real estate and litigation.

Between the lines: - The spread of recognitions across multiple practice areas suggests the firm’s rankings are not concentrated in one specialty. - The mix of established attorneys and Ones to Watch recipients points to a succession of experience and emerging talent inside the firm. - Chris Hanslik said the recognition reflects the commitment attorneys bring to client relationships and the practical guidance they provide.

What's next: - BoyarMiller will likely use the recognitions in its marketing and recruiting efforts as it competes for business clients and legal talent. - The firm’s next public benchmark will be how it converts peer recognition into new client work and continued retention across its core practices.

The bottom line: - BoyarMiller’s 2027 Best Lawyers showing highlights a broad, peer-rated bench across corporate, real estate and litigation work.