From all of us at Howry Breen & Herman, LLP, we are proud to announce that two of our founding Partners have been named Best Lawyers® 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in Austin:
- Attorney Sean Breen in Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Attorney Randy Howry in Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
The designations represent the highest individual recognition available within The Best Lawyers in America® program. Only one attorney per practice area in each metropolitan region receives this award each edition, making it among the most selective honors in the legal profession.
What Sets the “Lawyer of the Year” Award Apart
The Best Lawyers in America® has conducted peer-review evaluations of the legal profession since 1983. Recognition is based entirely on confidential votes from fellow attorneys practicing in the same field; no fees are accepted for consideration, and the process cannot be influenced by a firm or individual. The “Lawyer of the Year” designation goes one step further, identifying the single attorney in each practice area and city who received the highest aggregate peer feedback for that edition. In a city like Austin, where the legal community is highly competitive, that distinction is earned in a crowded field.
Attorney Sean Breen’s “Lawyer of the Year” recognition reflects the comprehensive command he has developed across every dimension of personal injury law. The Best Lawyers® peer-review process draws evaluations from attorneys on all sides of a practice area, including those who work on the defense side of personal injury cases. This is also not his first time earning this distinction, either. Sean was previously named “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants in 2017 and for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in 2020.
Attorney Randy Howry’s “Lawyer of the Year” recognition in Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement reflects his strength in complex commercial and business disputes. While personal injury litigation is a cornerstone of what we do, our attorneys are also equipped to handle a wide range of high-stakes legal matters, as evidenced by this selection. Randy has earned Lawyer of the Year recognition in multiple previous editions, including in 2012, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022, across categories including Litigation – Real Estate, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Trusts and Estates.
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If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, or if you are facing a complex legal matter that demands proven trial attorneys, Howry Breen & Herman, LLP is ready to go to work for you. Contact our award-winning team online or dial (512) 430-4844 to schedule a free initial case review.