Firm recognized for the first time in publication’s guide of top lawyers

Three partners from Cleveland Krist PLLC have been named to the 2026 edition of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America list, a guide to the country’s top trial attorneys.

Firm co-founders Tim Cleveland, Austin Krist, and partner Emi Lawson were each selected in the area of Commercial Litigation. This marks the first time each attorney has received the distinction.

Selection to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America is based on a combination of peer review, client feedback, and independent research. As the guide describes it, these attorneys “have changed the course of industry and individual businesses, shaped our nation and the enforcement of its laws, and continued to uphold the role of the law as a beacon and shared imperative.”

“These recognitions are a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” said firm co-founder Tim Cleveland. “We are honored to be included among so many outstanding litigators and grateful to our clients for placing their trust in us to handle their most important business disputes.”

To see the full Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators list, click here.

Cleveland Krist PLLC is an Austin-based litigation firm handling complex commercial cases in state and federal courts and arbitration tribunals across the country on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. The firm has an established track record of winning at trial in cases where millions of dollars are at stake and businesses are on the line. To learn more, visit https://clevelandkrist.com/.

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