Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/15/2012 -- Six attorneys from the Dallas litigation firm of Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP have been named to the 2012 Texas Rising Stars list of the state’s top young legal minds.

The firm’s Jonathan Childers, Trey Crawford, Steven Hopkins, Michael Lang and Dave Wishnew are recognized in the exclusive listing based on their work in business litigation. Dena DeNooyer Stroh earned selection based on her representation of clients in insurance coverage disputes.

“This group represents almost a third of our attorneys, reflecting the talent of these young lawyers and the depth of courtroom experience they provide for our clients,” says Mark Johansen, a name partner in the firm. “We are proud to have them as our colleagues, and applaud the skill and confidence they deliver to our clients every day.”

The Texas Rising Stars list, which includes the state’s top attorneys age 40 or younger and those who have been in practice for fewer than 10 years, is published in the April 2012 edition of Texas Monthly magazine. Less than 2.5 percent of all Texas lawyers earn the Texas Rising Stars distinction.

Those honored are selected based on nominations by members of the elite Texas Super Lawyers list, who are asked to nominate young lawyers based on personal interaction and observation.

Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP focuses on the business needs of its clients in trying complex commercial litigation in courtrooms across Texas. The firm’s experience includes matters involving securities, financial services, employment, intellectual property, technology, products liability and other commercial cases. Clients include leading companies – large and small – and individuals in the fields of private equity, real estate, manufacturing, professional services, energy and retail.

For more information contact Barry Pound at 214-559-4630 or barry@androvett.com.