Harper & Bates LLP

Four Harper & Bates Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers 32nd Edition (2026)

Harper & Bates is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been included in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for 2026.

Shannon Bates has been recognized by her peers for her high caliber work in Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law, Trademark Law, and Trade Secrets Law. (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021)

Scott Harper has been recognized by his peers for his high caliber work in Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, and Trademark Law. (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021)

Laura Brock has been recognized by her peers for her high caliber work in Litigation - Intellectual Property (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024)

Chris Kilgore has been recognized by his peers for his high caliber work in Aviation Law, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021)

We are proud for them to be included in this esteemed group.

Harper & Bates is pleased to announce that it has earned three rankings in the 2022 “Best Law Firm” rankings from U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers.

In the Dallas market, the firm earned a prestigious Tier 1 ranking in Litigation – Intellectual Property. The firm also earned local Tier 2 rankings in two practice areas, including Aviation Law and Patent Law, both of which are first-time rankings for the firm.

Firms included in the 2022 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Inclusion in the rankings signals a quality law practice and breadth of legal experience and knowledge.