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Chambers USA 2026
Allensworth earns Chambers USA 2026 recognition for the 23rd consecutive year, maintaining Band 1 in Construction Law and Band 2 in Water Law in Texas, with seven ranked attorneys including two newly ranked partners.
We are deeply honored to again be recognized among the nation’s leading law firms and to hold the highest distinction Chambers awards in any practice category. We are grateful to the clients whose trust inspires our firm-wide commitment to doing a Damn Fine Job and Getting to Yes—each and every day. We are especially proud to celebrate two newly ranked partners in this year’s guide, Whitney Knight and Megan Kateff, and look forward to the continued impact they will have for those they serve and for our firm.
Chambers Ranked Attorneys:
- Matthew Ryan – Band 1, Construction (Texas) and Construction ADR (Texas)
- Jason Hill – Band 1, Water (Texas)
- Joe Basham – Band 2, Construction (Texas)
- Will Allensworth – Band 2, Construction (Texas)
- Amy Emerson –Band 3, Construction (Texas)
- Whitney Knight – Band 4, Construction (Texas)
- Megan Kateff – Up and Coming, Construction (Texas)
Whitney Knight
Through Chambers’ independent research process, clients consistently described Whitney as someone who never fails to effectively and efficiently represent their interests throughout the complex contract evolution process. Whitney has been with Allensworth for nearly 15 years, serving as Partner for eight of them. She represents design professionals, developers, and contractors on contracts, risk management, payment disputes, and pre-litigation matters. Whitney has a particular talent for identifying exposure early, anticipating points of conflict, and helping clients avoid costly delays and disputes before they ever materialize.
Megan Kateff
Chambers noted client feedback describing Megan as an exceptionally skilled communicator, a formidable attorney, and someone who brings extraordinary attention to detail and process to every matter she handles. Megan is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization—a credential held by a select few and a testament to the depth of her expertise. She represents clients across the commercial construction industry in disputes spanning every stage of a project, including construction and design defect claims, payment disputes, lien and bond matters, and project closeout issues.
Chambers USA rankings are based on independent research, client feedback, and peer reviews. Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and community for your continued trust, support, and input. For more information about the Chambers research and ranking process, please see here.