8 Cooper & Scully Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers® in America

Dallas, TX, August 21, 2025 -- Cooper & Scully, P.C. is pleased to announce that 5 lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 3 lawyers have been named “Ones to Watch.” Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

"For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions," said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. "It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel."

Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in more than 75 countries.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

Cooper & Scully, P.C. would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2026 The Best Lawyers in America list:

• R. Brent Cooper
  • Appellate Practice
  • Insurance Law

• J. Kevin Oncken
  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
     
• R. Douglas Rees
• Construction Law
• Litigation - Construction

• John A. Scully
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

• Cory M. Sutker
  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

In addition to our lawyers recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients, three additional attorneys have been recognized as Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch" in America. These awards are recognitions given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers (less than 10 years) for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in America.

• Chad M. Nelson
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

• David M. Strachan
  • Insurance Law

• Victoria Tuhovak
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
     

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