John B. Thomas is the co-founder of Houston-based commercial litigation boutique Hicks Thomas LLP. Known for his deep experience in handling complex commercial litigation, Mr. Thomas and the firm’s lawyers represent both defendants and plaintiffs in
litigation spanning a broad range of industries. Mr. Thomas is an Associate Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), has long been recognized by Chambers USA, Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America for his work in Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property Litigation, and has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters for every year since its inception. John was
recently included in Lawdragon’s 2025 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know guide.
Chambers USA quotes litigation clients as saying:
• “When you think about a lawyer who is a consummate professional, you think of John. You can throw him into any situation.”
• “John is professional, well prepared and thorough.”
• “His advice is invaluable for us in terms of what to pursue and when to walk away.”
• “He’s an excellent trial lawyer. He’s very thorough, organized…”
• “John is extremely professional yet very personable.”
• “He is also creative and will think outside the box in providing us solutions.”
• “He is highly strategic and detailed.
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Chambers USA Leading Lawyers for Business – Environmental Litigation
- Texas Super Lawyers – Business Litigation (2003-present)
- Benchmark Litigation Star (2024-2025)
- Recognized in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers (2023-2025)
- Recognized in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators (2023-2025)
- Recognized in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in Environmental Law (2023-2025)
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (2018-2025)
