Three Cleveland Krist Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2027

Austin attorneys honored for their work in commercial litigation

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Three attorneys with Cleveland Krist PLLC have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Firm co-founders Tim Cleveland and Austin Krist have each been recognized in the area of Commercial Litigation. Attorney Emi Lawson, also honored for her work in Commercial Litigation, is among Best Lawyers’ 2027 Ones to Watch.

The Best Lawyers in America selection is based on an extensive process in which lawyers evaluate the professional abilities of their peers. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognizes lawyers who are earlier in their private practice careers for outstanding professional excellence.

Mr. Cleveland is a veteran trial lawyer who represents clients in complex commercial litigation and other high-stakes disputes in state and federal courts. Mr. Krist focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, business disputes and appeals. Ms. Lawson represents businesses and individuals in commercial litigation and other civil matters in state and federal courts.

"I've been fortunate to spend my career working alongside exceptional lawyers for remarkable clients," Mr. Cleveland said. "This type of acknowledgement from your peers is deeply meaningful, and I'm especially proud to see Austin and Emi honored alongside me. Their talent and dedication are a big part of what makes our firm successful."

"It is an honor to be recognized by fellow attorneys whose work I respect," Mr. Krist said. "Our firm has always been committed to delivering thoughtful, strategic advocacy for our clients, and I'm grateful to be part of a team that shares those values every day."

"I am sincerely grateful for this honor," Ms. Lawson said. "I've had the opportunity to learn from outstanding mentors while working on challenging and rewarding matters for our clients. I'm thankful to be part of a firm that invests in its people and encourages professional growth."

The Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch selections reflect Cleveland Krist's continued excellence in commercial litigation and the firm's commitment to providing strategic, results-driven representation in complex business disputes.

About Cleveland Krist PLLC

Cleveland Krist PLLC is an Austin-based litigation firm handling complex commercial cases in state and federal courts and arbitration tribunals across the country. The firm’s lawyers have an established track record of consistently winning at trial for plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes cases. The firm’s lawyers are honors graduates from some of the best law schools in the country, including the University of Texas, Harvard and Columbia, and many have clerked for state and federal judges at the trial level, and appellate levels. To learn more, visit https://clevelandkrist.com/.