Pirkey Barber Named Among Best Trademark Law Firms by 2026 WTR 1000

Pirkey Barber is proud to celebrate its industry-leading recognition in the 2026 World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 Guide. We are one of only two firms in Texas to achieve a prestigious gold standing, and one of only three firms nationally at the gold level in both the litigation and prosecution categories.

Firm Rankings:

• Gold – United States: National
• Gold – United States: Texas

Pirkey Barber continues to distinguish itself with the highest number of individual attorney recognitions in the state of Texas. In total, 21 Pirkey Barber attorneys have been individually honored for their exceptional achievements and meaningful contributions to trademark law.

Individual National Rankings:

• Highly Recommended – Enforcement and Litigation:
  • Bill Barber
  • Lou Pirkey
• Highly Recommended – Prosecution and Strategy:
  • Lou Pirkey
• Recommended – Prosecution and Strategy:
  • Bill Barber
  • Michael Metteauer
  • Shannon Vale

Individual Texas Rankings:

• Gold:
  • Alicia Morris Groos
  • Bill Barber
  • Lou Pirkey
  • Michael Metteauer
  • Shannon Vale
• Silver:
  • Anna Kuhn
  • Chris Kindel
  • Sherri Eastley
  • Steve Meleen
  • Steven Espenshade
  • Travis Wimberly
  • Wendy Larson
• Bronze:
  • Alexandra Bistline
  • Christopher Weimer
  • Jered Matthysse
  • Megan Bradshaw
  • Rebecca McCurry
  • Tyson Smith

Additional Recognitions:

• California Bronze:
  • Erik Combs
• Minnesota Silver:
  • Josh Burke
• California Next Generation:
  • Paul Famiglietti

For more information about the WTR 1000 rankings, please visit their website.