The firm is recognized for both Litigation: General Commercial and Intellectual Property Expertise
Mitby Pacholder Johnson (MPJ) is proud to announce it is one of a few select Texas firms awarded recognition by the 2026 Chambers USA Texas Regional Spotlight Guide in two practice areas: Litigation: General Commercial and Intellectual Property (IP). This is the third consecutive ranking for litigation, but the firm’s first for IP, highlighting that Chambers research has shown significant growth over the last year. In addition, only 34 firms have double rankings out of 251 total in the Texas Spotlight.
The Chambers Spotlight Guide honors small and mid-sized law firms that demonstrate outstanding legal acumen and client service. MPJ was selected based on an independent and in-depth market analysis, coupled with an assessment of our experience, expertise and caliber of talent.
Founding partner Steven Mitby represents businesses and individuals in complex commercial and IP disputes against some of the largest companies in the world. He has earned a reputation for achieving outstanding results for clients in Texas and throughout the United States.
Founding partner Debbie Simon Pacholder fights every litigation case as if it were her own. Collaborating closely with her chemical and industrial, oil and gas, and healthcare clients, she sees nuances others overlook. Clients frequently credit her creativity in using those nuances to secure calm and confident wins.
With a degree in computer science and more than 25 years in practice, including nearly a decade as general counsel with a major oil and gas service and technology company, founding partner Tim Johnson is known as a fearless and instinctive lawyer. Whether in Texas courts, before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), or in other jurisdictions, clients and opponents alike appreciate his acute business judgment and success in tackling complex issues.
Recently, veteran litigator Peter Jordan joined the firm as partner. Jordan represents both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes disputes and his experience spans a broad range of industries, including technology, chemicals, insurance, manufacturing, and financial services. Chambers and Partners is widely regarded as the leading independent legal ranking organization, and its Spotlight Guide provides General Counsel and business leaders with critical insights into top-performing boutique law firms.