Bailey Brauer Attorneys Named to 2026 Best Lawyers in America List

By: Bailey Brauer PLLC via Business Wire

August 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM EDT

Attorneys recognized for expertise in commercial litigation, appellate work

Bailey Brauer PLLC co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer have been recognized among the nation’s top commercial litigators in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Bailey earned additional recognition for his appellate practice.

The 2026 selection is the 10^th for Mr. Bailey, who regularly represents clients in high-stakes litigation involving RICO, fraud, deceptive trade practices, antitrust, the Packers and Stockyards Act, unfair business practices, and breach of contract.

In addition to Best Lawyers, Mr. Bailey has consistently earned professional recognition from Benchmark Litigation, The National Trial Lawyers, Texas Lawyer, D Magazine, BTI Consulting, Lawdragon, and Texas Super Lawyers.

Business clients rely upon Mr. Brauer to help resolve disputes involving allegations of fraud, deceptive practices in commercial transactions, tortious interference, breach of contract, and breaches of fiduciary duties and non-compete agreements. This is the eighth Best Lawyers selection for Mr. Brauer, who has represented several clients in disputes involving the sale and purchase of businesses.

A Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, Mr. Brauer’s work has earned professional accolades from Chambers USA, Texas Lawyer, D Magazine, BTI Consulting, Lawdragon, and Texas Super Lawyers.

Firm partner Jared Wilkinson earned recognition on the companion Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch guide for both his commercial litigation and appellate work. Ones to Watch honors attorneys who have been in private practice for less than 10 years.

Mr. Wilkinson regularly represents companies and individuals in complex commercial litigation, class actions and multidistrict litigation, corporate governance, shareholder litigation and appellate matters in state and federal courts.

One of the oldest and most respected legal guides in the United States, Best Lawyers selection is limited to the top 5% of practicing attorneys and is based on confidential client and peer evaluation paired with extensive editorial research.

About Bailey Brauer PLLC

Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work and provides battle-tested, sophisticated courtroom experience in high-stakes litigation matters. The firm focuses on complex commercial litigation, appeals and class actions.