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Wilson Legal Group P.C. Celebrates 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees

John Wilson • October 6, 2025

Wilson Legal Group P.C. Celebrates
2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees

Three Attorneys Recognized for Excellence in 2025 Super Lawyers Awards

Wilson Legal Group P.C. (dba Wilson Whitaker Rynell) is thrilled to announce that three of our attorneys have been honored by Super Lawyers in 2025, a testament to their outstanding legal expertise and commitment to client success.


2025 Texas Super Lawyers

We are proud to share that our Managing Partner has been named to the prestigious 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list:

The Super Lawyers designation is a highly selective honor, awarded to no more than five percent of attorneys in Texas each year. The rigorous selection process involves peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations by a distinguished panel, recognizing attorneys who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement and peer recognition.

2025 Texas Rising Stars

In addition, two of our attorneys have been selected for the 2025 Texas Rising Stars list, highlighting their remarkable contributions as emerging leaders in the legal field:

The Rising Stars list celebrates attorneys under 40 years old or those with 10 years or less of practice. This accolade, awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of eligible Texas lawyers annually, recognizes the industry’s most promising young professionals through the same meticulous selection process as Super Lawyers.


Previous Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognitions

At Wilson Legal Group P.C. (dba Wilson Whitaker Rynell), our attorneys have consistently earned prestigious Super Lawyers and Rising Stars honors, reflecting a legacy of excellence spanning over two decades. These recognitions underscore our firm's commitment to superior legal service in areas such as intellectual property, business litigation, family law, and more. Below is a summary of notable past selections:


Super Lawyers


Rising Stars


  • Jennifer M. Rynell, Partner – Selected to the Texas Rising Stars list in Intellectual Property Litigation from 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.






Portrait of John Wilson, 2025 Texas Super Lawyers intellectual property and business litigation attorney in Dallas and Houston

John Wilson

John Wilson, selected to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list, is a managing partner and intellectual property attorney in Dallas, specializing in patents, trademarks, business litigation, and family law. With over 20 years of experience protecting innovations for businesses across Texas, John's strategic advocacy ensures clients' rights are safeguarded in complex disputes.
Portrait of Jennifer Rynell, 2009-2015 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars IP litigation and commercial attorney in Dallas

Jennifer Rynell

Jennifer Rynell, selected to the 2009-2015 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, is a partner excelling in commercial and IP litigation in Dallas. Renowned for handling patent, trademark, and copyright cases in Texas federal courts, Jennifer delivers results-driven representation for businesses navigating high-stakes intellectual property challenges.
Portrait of Leigh Whitaker, 2025 Texas Super Lawyers family law and IP attorney in Dallas and Austin

Leigh Whitaker

Leigh Whitaker, selected to 2025 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, is a dedicated family law and intellectual property attorney in Dallas. Focusing on probate, civil litigation, and protecting creative assets, Leigh provides empathetic guidance and robust defense for Texas clients in personal and business matters.
Portrait of Kayla Holderman, 2025 Texas Super Lawyers business litigation and IP attorney in Dallas and Houston

Kayla Holderman

Kayla Holderman, selected to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, is an associate specializing in business litigation and Texas Deceptive Trade Practices in Dallas. With expertise in intellectual property, probate, and family law, Kayla's meticulous approach drives favorable outcomes for emerging businesses and individuals statewide.

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Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Houston, Austin


“I am incredibly proud of our exceptional team. These recognitions reflect their dedication, skill, and unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients.” -

John Wilson, Managing Partner


At Wilson Whitaker Rynell, we remain dedicated to providing top-tier legal services across a wide range of practice areas. Congratulations to our 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars honorees for their well-deserved recognition! 


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The Wilson Legal Group are Dallas attorneys that specializes in Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Complex Litigation, Business/Corporate Law, Family Law and Real Estate Law. At the Wilson Legal Group, our clients are our focus. Our philosophy is simple and straight-forward: Understand our clients' needs, hopes, and interests in order to help them flourish. Our staff strives to build strong relationships with our clients in order to appreciate their best interests and help them achieve their goals.

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