Hagans

Hagans is proud to share that Stephanie Taylor has been selected to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyer list.

This selection reflects the judgment of peers who have watched her work a case from start to finish. Stephanie has been trying cases for 15 years, handling commercial litigation, probate litigation, products liability, and personal injury matters in state and federal courts across the country. Whether her client is a family or a company, she treats every case as the most important one on her desk.

Please join us in congratulating Stephanie.

Learn more about Stephanie: https://hagans.law/attorneys/stephanie-m-taylor/

Top 100 in Houston, two years running. Congratulations to William G. Hagans on his 2026 Texas Super Lawyers recognition, the second generation of Hagans on this list.

Fifty years of trial work, more than 100 jury trials, and a hand in writing the Texas Lawyer's Creed. Fred Hagans is profiled in the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers magazine under "Legends of the Law." We are proud of him. And, as the headline puts it, he walks the talk.

Congratulations to Fred Hagans, William Hagans, and Stephanie Taylor—all three named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list.

Fred has made the list every year since it began in Texas and was named the 2026 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer by the Texas Bar Foundation. William is in the Houston Top 100 for the second year in a row. And Stephanie joins for the first time, after three years as a Rising Star.

Three lawyers, one firm, one very good year.

(2026 digital edition linked in the comments.)

William Hagans has been elected to the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is a prestigious national, invitation-only organization of seasoned trial lawyers and judges committed to protecting the right to a civil jury trial and upholding the highest standards of civility, integrity, and professionalism. To be considered for membership, an attorney must have tried a minimum number of civil jury trials to verdict and be nominated and approved by both plaintiff and defense members of the organization. William’s inclusion is a testament to his extensive trial experience and leadership in the courtroom.

William is Board Certified, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, in Personal Injury Trial Law. He is also the Past Fellows Chair of the Texas Bar Foundation, a past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Professionalism Committee, and a past Chair of the Board of Breakthrough T1D Houston . William joins his father, Fred Hagans, as a second generation ABOTA member. Please join us in congratulating William!

Read more about William on our website: https://hagans.law/attorneys/william-g-hagans/

Texas Favorite Trial Lawyer Fred Hagans has been named the recipient of the 2026 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, presented by the Texas Bar Foundation. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to a single active trial lawyer who exemplifies the highest ethical and moral standards, as well as outstanding professional conduct.

Please join us in congratulating Fred Hagans on this well-deserved achievement.

Hagans has been ranked in the Chambers and Partners Texas 2026 Guide earning recognition as a leading small- to mid-sized law firm and a credible alternative to Big Law.

The 2026 guide highlights 251 firms across 17 regions and 33 practice areas, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 68 firms and 12 additional practice areas.

Hagans distinguished itself through exceptional work and has been recognized as a top trial firm.

We are incredibly proud and honored to receive this recognition.

Go Texan Day at Hagans!