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Pierce & O'Neill Earns Chambers USA Firm Recognition

Founding partners also receive commercial, oil & gas litigation honors

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acclaimed litigation and appellate firm Pierce & O'Neill, LLP has earned a firmwide commercial litigation ranking from Chambers USA, with founding partners Jesse Pierce and Jack O'Neill earning repeat individual recognition for commercial and oil & gas litigation.

Chambers USA is widely regarded as a benchmark for legal excellence, with rankings based on extensive research and interviews with clients and legal peers. During the research process for the 2026 guide, Pierce & O’Neill was described as "a complete team of very knowledgeable lawyers" that "analyzes every detail of a case while keeping the bigger picture and potential business impact in mind."

Clients across Texas and throughout the United States regularly retain Pierce & O'Neill to handle high-stakes business and energy disputes at both the trial and appellate levels. The firm represents a diverse client base ranging from individuals and closely held businesses to major corporations and Fortune 500 companies.

Mr. Pierce, an honored Houston commercial trial lawyer, earned a national Band 1 ranking for oil & gas-focused litigation work, with Chambers describing him as "an accomplished litigator" who is "widely touted for his strength in oil and gas disputes."

Lauded as "a phenomenal trial lawyer who is skilled at simplifying complex oil and gas issues for the judge and jury," Mr. O’Neill also earned repeat recognition among Houston’s leading commercial litigators.

The Chambers USA honors bolster the firm’s already strong track record of recognition from the legal industry's leading ranking organizations. Chambers’ Spotlight Texas guide, Lawdragon, The Best Lawyers in America and Texas Super Lawyers regularly recognize both founding partners for their reputations, accomplishments and results.

About Pierce & O'Neill, LLP

Pierce & O’Neill, LLP is a litigation boutique devoted to representing clients in significant litigation. Learn more about the firm at https://pierceoneill.com.

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