Mitby Pacholder Johnson is pleased to announce that founding partner Steven J. Mitby has been recognized in the recently released Chambers USA 2026 Guide, earning a ranking in Commercial Litigation in Houston and Surrounding Areas for the first time.
Mitby is the founding partner of Mitby Pacholder Johnson, a litigation boutique focused on complex commercial and intellectual property disputes. He has built a reputation as a formidable trial lawyer, representing businesses and individuals in high-stakes litigation against some of the largest companies in the world.
Throughout his career, Mitby has tried more than 20 cases and is known for his relentless advocacy and trial-ready approach. His commitment to securing favorable outcomes for clients has earned him recognition among Texas’ leading litigators, including membership in Texas Lawyer’s prestigious “Ten Million Dollar Club,” an honor reserved for the select group of trial advocates who have secured verdicts of $10 million or more at trial.
Sources interviewed by Chambers USA 2026 praised Mitby for his strategic insight, trial skills, and ability to distill complex issues into clear, effective litigation strategies. Interviewees noted that “Steven is great at understanding a new business and industry very quickly, identifying the needs of the clients and developing a winning strategy,” and described him as “an excellent trial and litigation lawyer” who is “very good at simplifying complex issues.” Sources also highlighted that “Steven is smart, works hard and effectively, and is a strategic thinker at every stage of a case,” while others characterized him as “creative, sharp and smart” and “fantastic.”
Chambers and Partners is widely regarded as one of the leading legal ranking organizations in the world. Its annual rankings are based on extensive independent research and interviews with clients, peers, and members of the business community. Chambers evaluates attorneys on a range of factors, including legal knowledge, experience, effectiveness, client service, and commitment to their practice areas.