BoyarMiller earns 2026 Chambers rankings across three practice areas

BoyarMiller was recognized in Chambers and Partners' 2026 USA Guide for its corporate M&A, real estate and commercial litigation practices, with seven attorneys also earning individual honors. The rankings underscore the Houston firm’s standing with clients and peers in key Texas legal markets.

Why it matters: - The 2026 Chambers and Partners rankings give BoyarMiller third-party validation in three core practice areas that matter to business clients. - The recognition can help the Houston firm compete for corporate transactions, real estate work and commercial disputes in Texas. - Seven attorneys were individually ranked, signaling depth beyond the firm’s practice-wide results.

What happened: - BoyarMiller was named in Chambers and Partners' 2026 rankings for corporate M&A, real estate and commercial litigation. - The rankings were announced for the 2026 Chambers USA Guide. - The firm is based in Houston.

The details: - BoyarMiller received a Texas: Corporate/M&A ranking of Highly Regarded, USA Band 2. - BoyarMiller received a Texas: Real Estate ranking, USA Band 3. - BoyarMiller received a Texas: Houston & Surrounds: Litigation: General and Commercial ranking, USA Band 5. - Gary Miller, founding shareholder, was ranked in Texas: Corporate M&A, USA Band 5. - Jet A. McGuire, senior associate, was named Associates to Watch in Texas: Corporate M&A. - Andrew Pearce, shareholder, was ranked in Texas: Houston & Surrounds, Litigation: General Commercial, USA Band 5. - Chris Hanslik, firm chairman, was ranked in Texas: Houston & Surrounds, Litigation: General Commercial, USA Band 4. - Hilary Tyson, shareholder, was ranked in Texas: Real Estate, USA Band 4. - Tiffany Melchers, shareholder, was ranked in Texas: Real Estate, USA Band 4. - Chambers and Partners says its rankings are based on independent research using input from clients, peers and members of the business community. - Chambers evaluates legal proficiency, experience, effectiveness, client service and dedication to practice areas. - The firm said the recognition reflects client trust and the attorneys' work on complex legal and strategic challenges. - Chris Hanslik said the firm is proud to be acknowledged across its practices and to see individual attorneys recognized for leadership and client success. - BoyarMiller's website is BoyarMiller.com.

Between the lines: - Chambers rankings often function as a market signal to in-house counsel and businesses choosing outside law firms. - BoyarMiller's mix of practice-area and individual rankings suggests the firm is trying to position itself as both broad and deep in Texas business law. - The emphasis on practical, business-minded counsel fits the needs of middle-market companies that want legal advice tied to deal execution and risk management.

What's next: - BoyarMiller will likely use the 2026 rankings in business development and client outreach. - The firm may continue to lean on these rankings as it markets its corporate, real estate and litigation teams to companies in Texas and beyond. - Chambers and Partners will continue publishing rankings that shape how law firms and lawyers are evaluated in the market.