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Feb 3, 2025
Hicks Thomas Partners Named Among the Nation’s Top Environmental Lawyers
Four partners with Hicks Thomas LLP have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500, a guide to the top environmental lawyers in the United States. Partners John B. Thomas, John Deis, Courtney Ervin and Eric Grant were recognized for their work in environmental…
Jan 15, 2025
Hicks Thomas Partners Recognized in 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America Guide
Three Hicks Thomas LLP partners have earned recognition in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide, a listing of the most accomplished and esteemed lawyers in the country. John B. Thomas, Courtney E. Ervin, and Robin L. Harrison were once again honored for their work in business litigation. Mr. Thomas is…
Nov 7, 2024
Hicks Thomas Named to 2025 List of Best Law Firms
Firm earned top-tier rankings for oil and gas, commercial litigation, energy law and insurance law Hicks Thomas LLP has been named to the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms by The Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most respected legal guides in the industry. The firm received…
Oct 30, 2024
Hicks Thomas Partner Courtney Ervin Named to 2024 Houston Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business List
Hicks Thomas is pleased to announce that partner Courtney Ervin has been named by the Houston Business Journal as a 2024 Women Who Mean Business honoree. Established in 2016, the award recognizes women leaders who have demonstrated excellence in their careers and community. According to the Houston Business Journal, “This prestigious award is…
Oct 10, 2024
Hicks Thomas Welcomes Kevin C. Mrsny as New Associate
Hicks Thomas LLP is adding former federal law clerk Kevin C. Mrsny as a trial lawyer in the firm’s Houston office. Mr. Mrsny joins Hicks Thomas as an associate after clerking for U.S. District Court Judge David Hittner in Houston since last March. He also interned with Judge Hittner in the fall…
Oct 8, 2024
Hicks Thomas Named Among the Nation’s Top Litigation Law Firms by Benchmark Litigation
10 Firm Partners Earn Individual Recognition Hicks Thomas LLP has earned repeat recognition by Benchmark Litigation, a guide to the best litigation law firms and lawyers in the country. The firm is recognized in the 2025 guide for excellence in dispute resolution, and 10 firm partners earned individual honors. Benchmark Litigation…
Sep 17, 2024
9 Hicks Thomas Partners Earn 2024 Texas Super Lawyers Honors
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that nine firm partners have earned recognition in the 2024 edition of Texas Super Lawyers, a highly respected legal listing that honors only 5% of attorneys in the state. This year’s honorees include partners John B. Thomas, Stephen Barrick, John Deis, Courtney Ervin, Robin Harrison, Stewart Hoffer, Stephen Loftin, Paul…
Sep 13, 2024
11 Hicks Thomas Partners Earn Recognition in Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide
Eleven Hicks Thomas LLP partners have been named to the Lawdragon list of 500 Leading Litigators in America, a guide to the top defense lawyers in the country. Lawdragon describes this year’s honorees as “the best litigators the U.S. has to offer.” “These lawyers win hundreds of millions, billions even,”…
Sep 3, 2024
Hicks Thomas LLP Loads Up on Courtroom Talent with Addition of 9 New Partners
Firm growth includes Downtown Houston office expansion Hicks Thomas LLP announced today it is expanding the firm with the addition of nine new partners who all make their living in the courtroom. The team of veteran trial lawyers will bolster an already outstanding team of trial lawyers and further expand the…
Aug 15, 2024
All 12 Hicks Thomas Partners Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2025
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that all 12 firm partners have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, one of the industry’s oldest and most widely respected peer-reviewed legal guides. Eight Hicks Thomas partners were recognized for their…
Jul 15, 2024
Hicks Thomas Attorney Ryan Cordell Named To 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation Guide
Hicks Thomas attorney D. Ryan Cordell Jr. has been named to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation, a guide to the country’s “future leaders of the law.” According to Lawdragon, attorneys named to the 500 X – The Next Generation “represent more than 200 law firms, each stronger for…
Jun 18, 2024
Hicks Thomas LLP And Three Partners Earn Prestigious Chambers USA Honors
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that for a fifth straight year, it has earned recognition from Chambers USA, a prestigious legal guide that lists only the top lawyers and law firms in the country. The firm was recognized once again for its work in commercial litigation in Houston…
Apr 8, 2024
Partner Courtney Ervin Discusses Gender Bias On Keep It Legal Podcast
Hicks Thomas partner Courtney E. Ervin offered her insights on gender roles and achieving professional and personal success in today’s legal market on the Keep It Legal podcast for its Women’s History Month episode.The podcast offered insights on how to respond to unconscious bias in the legal profession based on some of…
Mar 21, 2024
Hicks Thomas Attorneys Colin Watterson And Allison Fisher Earn 2024 Super Lawyers Texas Rising Stars Honors
Hicks Thomas is pleased to announce that partner Colin Watterson and senior counsel Allison Fisher have been named to Super Lawyers’ 2024 list of Texas Rising Stars. The attorneys are among the 2.5% of eligible lawyers in the state to receive the award. “Colin and Allison are incredible attorneys. Their hard work and contributions…
Mar 18, 2024
Six Hicks Thomas Attorneys Named to Lawdragon List of Nation’s Top Energy Lawyers
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce the selection of partners Courtney Ervin, Robin L. Harrison, Gregg Laswell, Paul L. Mitchell and Allen Rustay and senior counsel Katherine Kunz to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Energy Lawyers for 2024. The annual Energy 500 list recognizes top performers in what it says “may be the hottest practice area in the legal profession…
Feb 9, 2024
Four Hicks Thomas Partners Named to Lawdragon List of Nation’s Top Environmental Lawyers
Hicks Thomas partners John B. Thomas, John Deis, Courtney E. Ervin and Eric Grant have been named to the 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law, a list of the top environmental lawyers in the country. All were recognized for their work in environmental litigation. “Our environmental work is a big and important part of what…
Jan 22, 2024
Three Hicks Thomas Partners Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America
Hicks Thomas is pleased to announce that partners John B. Thomas, Courtney E. Ervin and Robin L. Harrison have been named to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide, a listing of the most accomplished attorneys in the country. All three were recognized for their work in business litigation. “It is very nice to…
Nov 2, 2023
Hicks Thomas Named Among Nation’s Best Law Firms
Hicks Thomas is pleased to announce it has been named to the list of Best Law Firms for 2024 by The Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most respected legal guides in the industry. The firm received a Tier 1 ranking – the highest possible – both nationally…
Oct 2, 2023
Hicks Thomas Partner Stewart Hoffer Among Select Group Named Lawdragon Leading Corporate Employment Lawyer and Leading Litigator
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that firm partner Stewart Hoffer has been named to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide, a listing of the top employment attorneys in the country. The honor places Mr. Hoffer among a select group of lawyers. He is one of only 37 attorneys…
Sep 27, 2023
12 Hicks Thomas Partners Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that Lawdragon has once again named 12 firm partners to its list of 500 Leading Litigators in America, a listing of the country’s top legal talent. In its second year, the Leading Litigators listing recognizes “the advisors you want to send into battle.” Honorees…
Sep 18, 2023
10 Hicks Thomas Partners Named Texas Super Lawyers
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that 10 firm partners have earned recognition in the 2023 edition of Texas Super Lawyers, which honors the top 5% of lawyers in the state. The 2023 listing marks the 21st consecutive year that partners John B. Thomas and Stewart Hoffer have been named Texas Super Lawyers for…
Sep 6, 2023
Hicks Thomas Grows Firm with Addition of Attorneys Chris Richart and Mariana Jantz
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce it is strengthening its team of litigators with the addition of attorneys Chris Richart and Mariana Jantz. Mr. Richart joins the firm as senior counsel based in the firm’s Houston office and Ms. Jantz as associate attorney based in both Houston and Beaumont. “We are very happy…
Aug 30, 2023
Partner John B. Thomas Elected to Prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates
Hicks Thomas LLP partner John B. Thomas has been elected to the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an exclusive group of the nation’s leading trial lawyers and judges. Mr. Thomas was voted into the organization at its national board meeting on August 19. ABOTA membership is by invitation only. Members…
Aug 17, 2023
16 Hicks Thomas Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Largest Group Ever in Firm History
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that 16 firm attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most respected legal guides in the country. The 2024 edition marks the largest field of Hicks Thomas attorneys to be recognized by Best Lawyers and includes…
Aug 3, 2023
Hicks Thomas Partners Kasi Chadwick and Colin Watterson Named to Benchmark Litigation List of Top Lawyers 40 & Under
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that partners Kasi Chadwick and Colin Watterson have been selected for inclusion in the Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under listing, a guide to the most notable up-and-coming litigation attorneys in the U.S. Benchmark Litigation is the only attorney-ranking publication to focus solely on litigation. Released annually,…
Aug 1, 2023
Hicks Thomas Attorneys Amanda Goldstein and D. Ryan Cordell, Jr. Named to Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation of Legal Leaders in America
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that firm attorneys Amanda Goldstein and D. Ryan Cordell, Jr. have been named to Lawdragon’s 500 X – The Next Generation, a guide to the young attorneys considered the future legal leaders of America. According to Lawdragon, the inaugural 500 X guide is dedicated to those attorneys who…
Jun 20, 2023
Hicks Thomas Partner Courtney Ervin Featured in Best Lawyers Magazine
Best Lawyers magazine has published an article by Hicks Thomas partner Courtney Ervin that explores Ms. Ervin’s decision to be a sole breadwinner and its impact on her career and family. “Two lawyers, one big life decision: How my husband and I are working to eradicate the stigma of putting my career first,”…
Jun 12, 2023
‘Phenomenal Litigators’: Hicks Thomas Earns Prestigious Chambers USA Honors
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce it has earned repeat recognition from Chambers USA, a prestigious legal ranking long considered the definitive mark of excellence across the legal industry. In its fourth straight year to be honored by Chambers, the firm was recognized for its commercial litigation work, and partners John…
Mar 22, 2023
Kasi Chadwick, Colin Watterson, and Allison Fisher Earn 2023 Texas Rising Stars Honors
Hicks Thomas is pleased to announce that three firm attorneys have been named to the 2023 list of Texas Rising Stars. Partners Kasi Chadwick and Colin Watterson, along with Senior Counsel Allison Fisher, are recognized in the exclusive listing, which honors only 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state each year. Ms. Chadwick,…
Feb 21, 2023
John B. Thomas, Eric Grant & John Deis Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in Environmental Law
Hicks Thomas partners John B. Thomas, Eric Grant, and John Deis have been named to the Lawdragon list of the 2023 Green 500 Leading Lawyers in Environmental Law, which honors the most accomplished environmental lawyers in the nation. All three were recognized for their work in environmental litigation. Lawdragon said this year’s honorees represent “the…
Jan 26, 2023
Hicks Thomas Partners Courtney Ervin and Colin Watterson to Participate in Energy Law Conference Panel Discussion
Hicks Thomas Partners Courtney Ervin and Colin Watterson will be panelists at the 74th Annual Energy Law Conference, which will be held February 16-17 in Houston. Their panel discussion, entitled “Frequently Litigated Provisions of Oil and Gas MSAs,” will be held on February 16th and will feature drafting tips and dispute resolution suggestions based on…
Jan 19, 2023
Attorney Katherine Kunz Joins Hicks Thomas as Senior Counsel
Hicks Thomas is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Katherine Kunz, who joins the firm as a senior counsel in the Houston office. “We are excited to welcome Kat to our team,” said Hicks Thomas partner John B. Thomas. “Her talent as a lawyer and her previous experience will be valuable…
Jan 4, 2023
Hicks Thomas Welcomes Kasi Chadwick and Colin Watterson to the Partnership
It’s a new year and Hicks Thomas is pleased to welcome Kasi Chadwick and Colin Watterson to the partnership. “We are pleased to strengthen our partnership even further with the election of Kasi and Colin,” said Hicks Thomas partner John B. Thomas. “Since joining the team, they’ve made substantial contributions to the firm…
Dec 7, 2022
Hicks Thomas Attorneys Featured in The Houston Lawyer Magazine Analysis of Texas Supreme Court’s Opinion Recognizing Exceptions to the Eight-Corners Rule
The Houston Lawyer magazine has published an article by Hicks Thomas partners Courtney Ervin and J. Stephen Barrick and associate Stacie Osborn exploring the Texas Supreme Court’s opinion recognizing exceptions to the eight-corners rule. The article, “Monroe Guaranty v. BITCO: Texas Supreme Court (Finally) Recognizes Exceptions to the Eight-Corners Rule,” details the decision that allows courts to consider extrinsic…
Nov 4, 2022
Repeat Recognition: Hicks Thomas Named to List of Best Law Firms
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce it has once again been named to the list of Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America, one of the most respected legal listings in the country. The firm ranked in the top tier both nationally and in the…
Oct 20, 2022
‘We Want This Firm to Continue Long After This’: Hicks Thomas Featured in Texas Lawyer as Firm Marks 25th Anniversary
Hicks Thomas LLP has been featured in a Texas Lawyer magazine article on the firm’s 25th anniversary. The article, “After 25 Years, Houston Trial Boutique Hicks Thomas Preps for Another 25” (subscription required), focuses on the firm’s 25-year history, including its start in 1997, its steady growth, and the firm’s vision for the future….
Oct 10, 2022
All 12 Hicks Thomas Partners Named to Lawdragon List of 500 Leading Litigators in America
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that the respected legal media company Lawdragon has named all 12 firm partners to the 2023 list of 500 Leading Litigators in America. “It is especially satisfying to see that all our partners made this list,” said Hicks Thomas’s partner John Thomas. “Knowing how much hard…
Oct 6, 2022
Hicks Thomas Named Among the Top Litigation Firms for 2023 by Benchmark Litigation
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce it is being honored for a fourth straight year by Benchmark Litigation, an internationally recognized guide to the top litigation firms and lawyers. The firm is recognized for excellence in dispute resolution in the guide’s 2023 listings, while firm partners John B. Thomas, Robin Harrison, Courtney Ervin,…
Sep 21, 2022
Eleven Hicks Thomas Partners Named to 2022 List of Texas Super Lawyers
Partners John B. Thomas and Stewart Hoffer Mark 20th Year on Prestigious Legal Listing Hicks Thomas is pleased to announce that 11 partners have earned recognition in the 2022 list of Texas Super Lawyers, a highly regarded legal listing that honors the top attorneys in the state. The 2022 honors also…
Aug 29, 2022
Premier Trial Law Firm Hicks Thomas Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Since 1997, Houston-based trial boutique has forged a national practice representing clients from the boardroom to the courtroom. Twenty-five years after the Hick Thomas law firm opened its doors, the founders’ original vision has held firm: To improve the client experience by focusing on business-first solutions to legal problems, taking…
Aug 18, 2022
All 12 Hicks Thomas Partners Named to the List of Best Lawyers in America for 2023
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that 13 firm attorneys – including all 12 partners – have been named to the 2023 list of Best Lawyers in America, one of the most respected peer-review attorney guides in the country. The 2023 edition marks the largest field of Hicks Thomas partners…
Aug 17, 2022
Partner Stewart Hoffer Named to 2022 Lawdragon 500 Guide to Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that partner Stewart Hoffer has earned recognition in the 2022 Lawdragon 500 guide to Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers in America, honoring the nation’s most accomplished employment attorneys. According to Lawdragon, this year’s list recognizes “the nation’s top advisors to businesses, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations dealing with the mind-bending matrix of…
Jul 7, 2022
Hicks Thomas Attorneys Finalize Multimillion-Dollar Settlement Over Murder-Suicide Involving California Highway Patrol Officer
Hicks Thomas LLP has finalized a multimillion-dollar settlement on behalf of a client severely wounded in a violent 2018 murder-suicide involving a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer. Philip “Trae” deBeaubien sued CHP and several of its officers, arguing they bore responsibility for the shooting in which Officer Brad Wheat shot and…
Jun 30, 2022
Hicks Thomas Attorneys Win Appeal for GHP Nail Systems, Reversal of Nearly $3 Million Award
Hicks Thomas LLP has won an appeal on behalf of its client GHP Nail Systems after the Texas 14th Court of Appeals reversed a $2.7 million judgment against the Houston-based cosmetics company in its breach of contract fight against Netherlands-based cosmetics distributor Benelux. Benelux and GHP entered into an Exclusive Distribution…
Jun 20, 2022
Hicks Thomas Files Brief in Support of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Overturn Gulf Oil Lease Ruling
District judge’s ruling vacated the largest offshore oil and gas lease sale in U.S. history Hicks Thomas LLP has filed an amicus brief on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce calling on the federal court of appeals in Washington, D.C. to reverse a January 27 ruling that blocked an oil…
Jun 10, 2022
Hicks Thomas Again Earns Chambers USA Honors for Commercial Litigation
Hicks Thomas is ranked by Chambers USA for 2022, earning this prestigious listing once again for the firm’s impressive commercial litigation work. John B. Thomas and Robin Harrison have also earned repeat individual honors as notable practitioners in commercial litigation. Chambers is perhaps the most prestigious ranking service for business lawyers. Annual firm rankings…
Jun 9, 2022
Texas-based Hicks Thomas Earns Prestigious Chambers USA Honors for 2022
HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas LLP has again earned recognition for its commercial litigation work by Chambers USA, a prestigious independent ranking service for business law firms. Hicks Thomas partners John B. Thomas and Robin Harrison also earned repeat individual honors as notable practitioners in the 2022 guide based on their commercial litigation expertise. Chambers…
Mar 25, 2022
Texas Rising Star: Hicks Thomas Attorney Named Among the Top Young Lawyers in Texas
Hicks Thomas LLP is proud to announce that Senior Associate Allison Fisher has been named among Texas’ top young lawyers in the 2022 edition of Texas Rising Stars. The exclusive listing, which recognizes the top 2.5 percent of young lawyers in Texas, selected Ms. Fisher through a rigorous Super Lawyers selection process….
Mar 9, 2022
Hicks Thomas Partner John Thomas Named One of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America by Lawdragon
For a third straight year, Hicks Thomas LLP Managing Partner John B. Thomas has been singled out as one of the most accomplished attorneys in the United States by the legal industry publication Lawdragon. Mr. Thomas is one of only 29 Houston attorneys recognized as one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America. Mr. Thomas, who…
Feb 14, 2022
Insurance Duty to Defend: The Supreme Court of Texas Recognizes an Exception to the ‘Eight Corners’ Rule
By: Courtney Ervin and J. Stephen Barrick, Partners, Hicks Thomas LLP On February 11, 2022, the Supreme Court of Texas issued an opinion recognizing an exception to the “eight corners” rule that allows courts to consider extrinsic evidence under certain circumstances when evaluating whether an insurer has a duty to defend. The eight…
Nov 3, 2021
Hicks Thomas Named One of the Best Law Firms in America
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that it has once again been named among the Best Law Firms in America by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America. The firm earned a Tier 1 ranking both nationally and in the Houston metro area for oil and gas law….
Oct 26, 2021
Triple Threat: Hicks Thomas Adds Three New Attorneys to Already Deep Bench of Trial Lawyers
As part of its commitment to delivering results while maintaining client service, Hicks Thomas LLP is strengthening its team of litigators with the addition of three new attorneys. Crystal Venning, who joins the firm as Senior Counsel, is an experienced litigator who focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, including disputes…
Sep 30, 2021
Hicks Thomas Earns Benchmark Litigation Honors for Third Year
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that the firm and five firm partners have earned a place in the 2022 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a leading guide to top trial law firms and litigators. Benchmark Litigation, which compiles its lists based on extensive research, litigator and client interviews, and…
Sep 22, 2021
Leading Lawyers: Ten Hicks Thomas Lawyers Earn Place Among the Top Attorneys in Texas
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that 10 attorneys in the firm’s Houston office have been named 2021 Texas Super Lawyers, a recognition that places them among the leading lawyers in the state. In addition, Hicks Thomas partner Robin Harrison has been honored among the top 100 attorneys in…
Sep 13, 2021
Hicks Thomas Partner Stewart Hoffer Quoted in Law360 on Texas’ New Sexual Harassment Laws
Hicks Thomas partner Stewart Hoffer was interviewed by Law360 in an article discussing the new sexual harassment laws now in effect in Texas. The article, “What to Know About Texas’ New Sexual Harassment Laws,” (subscription required) highlights changes to the law that expand sexual harassment protections for employees in the workplace. The new laws,…
Aug 19, 2021
13 Hicks Thomas Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Upholding its commitment to delivering results while maintaining a focus on client service, Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that 13 of its attorneys have earned recognition in the 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Of the 13 recognized, three have been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones…
Jun 15, 2021
Hicks Thomas LLP Bolsters Labor & Employment Practice with Addition of Veteran Employment Lawyer Teresa Hudson as Of Counsel in Firm’s Houston Office
As part of a strategic move to further bolster an already impressive labor and employment practice, Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that veteran labor and employment lawyer Teresa D. Hudson has joined the firm as Of Counsel in its Houston office. Ms. Hudson brings decades of labor and employment experience…
Jun 9, 2021
Hicks Thomas Successfully Defends ExxonMobil Against Crane Accident Lawsuit Seeking Millions
Hicks Thomas trial attorneys successfully curtailed a multimillion-dollar demand asserted by a worker injured in a 2018 crane and rigging accident. The trial in Harris County’s 80th Civil District Court ended April 30 with the jury finding the plaintiff 50 percent responsible for his injuries, his employer 20 percent responsible, and…
May 24, 2021
Prestigious Chambers USA Guide Names Hicks Thomas and Partners John B. Thomas, Robin Harrison Among Best in Texas Commercial Litigation
Firm described as having “outstanding trial skills” and “an unfailing drive to win” Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce it has been recognized in what is one of the most sought-after listings among business lawyers – the Chambers USA guide. For 2021, the firm is named among the top…
Feb 23, 2021
Former Justice Department Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eric Grant Returns to Hicks Thomas
Hicks Thomas LLP is strengthening its veteran team of environmental litigators with the addition of seasoned appellate specialist and trial lawyer Eric Grant, who rejoins the Houston-based firm after serving as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Mr. Grant’s return comes nearly four years…
Jan 19, 2021
Hicks Thomas Environmental Litigation Team Successfully Navigates Clean Water Act Enforcement Action Brought by San Francisco Baykeeper
Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that its environmental litigation team has reached a favorable settlement on behalf of a California company sued by a public interest group under the Clean Water Act. The lawsuit, filed in January 2020 by the non-profit corporation San Francisco Baykeeper, claimed that the…
Jan 11, 2021
Hicks Thomas Attorneys Featured in Texas Lawyer Article Advising Employers on Best Ways to Handle Progressive Disciplinary Policies
Texas Lawyer magazine has published an article on progressive disciplinary policies by Hicks Thomas attorneys Stewart Hoffer, Kasi Chadwick and Miranda Granchi. In the article, “Remote Work & Progressive Disciplinary Policies: How Employers Can Stay Ahead of the Game”(subscription required), the three experienced employment law attorneys discuss the importance of executing a…
Nov 16, 2020
Hicks Thomas Partner Robin Harrison Featured in Texas Lawyer Article on Best Practices for Handling Remote Mediations
Texas Lawyer magazine has published Hicks Thomas Partner Robin Harrison’s recent article on remote mediation. In the article, “Remote Mediations: The Show Will Go On” (subscription required), Mr. Harrison discusses the rise of remote mediations in the age of COVID-19 and their importance in allowing the courts and trial lawyers to keep their…
Nov 5, 2020
Best of the Best: Hicks Thomas Named Among America’s Best Law Firms for Fifth Straight Year
Firm honored for oil & gas law and commercial litigation “When we first started this firm, we had two main objectives: do great work and always put client service first,” said Hicks Thomas partner John Thomas. “And we have never lost sight of that.” Affirming its commitment to client service and…
Oct 29, 2020
Remote Mediations: The Show Will Go On
Robin Harrison, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP Since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, civil trials largely have come to a halt. The courts are beginning to conduct some trials in person and some remotely, but there is no question that it will be some time before the courts will be running like…
Oct 20, 2020
Another Record Recognition: In a Firm First, Ten Hicks Thomas Lawyers Named to List of Texas Super Lawyers
Another Record Recognition: In a Firm First, Ten Hicks Thomas Lawyers Named to List of Texas Super Lawyers Attorneys recognized as best in Texas for business litigation and appellate work HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas is pleased to announce that a firm record of 10 of its lawyers have been named to the…
Oct 1, 2020
Extensive Interviews and Client Feedback Earn Hicks Thomas Benchmark Litigation Honors
Extensive Interviews and Client Feedback Earn Hicks Thomas Benchmark Litigation Honors Five lawyers recognized among the world’s leading litigators HOUSTON – Upholding a commitment to delivering results while maintaining a focus on client service, Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that the firm and five of its partners have earned recognition…
Sep 10, 2020
Hicks Thomas Partners John Deis and Courtney Ervin Featured in Texas Lawyer with Key Advice on Business Disputes
Hicks Thomas partners John Deis and Courtney Ervin recently spoke with Texas Lawyer about key strategies for managing a business dispute. In the article, “Key Advice on Preventing or Preparing for a Business Dispute” (subscription required), Mr. Deis and Ms. Ervin discussed the importance of preparing for a commercial dispute even before one happens. They also…
Aug 20, 2020
Largest-Ever Group of Hicks Thomas Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers in America List
Nine named to list, three others named to inaugural Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch HOUSTON – Affirming a culture of high-end legal work, coupled with a commitment to client responsiveness and service, Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that 12 of its attorneys have earned recognition in the 27th edition…
May 4, 2020
Chambers USA Names Hicks Thomas & Partner Robin Harrison Among Best in Texas Commercial Litigation
HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas LLP has again been named one of the top commercial litigation firms in Texas by the prestigious 2020 Chambers USA guide released April 24. Hicks Thomas Partner Robin L. Harrison also again earned individual recognition in the guide for his commercial litigation expertise. The Chambers USA guide is one of…
Apr 8, 2020
Insurance Coverage in the Age of COVID-19
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. To slow the speed of transmission and “flatten the curve,” numerous countries have issued “stay-at-home” or “shelter-in-place” orders, travel restrictions, quarantines and other similar measures. The United States now leads in the total number of reported cases worldwide….
Apr 3, 2020
Employer Advisory On Federal Coronavirus Legislation
Late last week, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation in response to the spread of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) across the United States called the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (“H.R. 6201”). H.R. 6201 was approved by the Senate and signed into law by President Trump on March 18,…
Apr 2, 2020
Employer Advisory On Furloughs In Response To COVID-19
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have been forced to reevaluate their businesses and specifically, their workforces. Many employers are considering layoffs (permanent separation) and furlough (generally, short-term separation). Especially in light of the anticipated economic stimulus package that Congress is expected to finalize this week (the stimulus…
Mar 30, 2020
Firm Co-Founder John B. Thomas Selected to Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers
HOUSTON – John B. Thomas has been named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America, a carefully curated list of the top legal practitioners in the United States. Published annually, the Lawdragon 500 guide relies on meticulous editorial evaluations, peer and client nominations, and independent third-party research to recognize the nation’s most…
Mar 20, 2020
State Farm v. Richards Analysis
In State Farm Lloyds v. Richards, No. 19-0802 (3/20/2020), the Supreme Court of Texas answered a certified question from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on the “eight-corners rule,” rejecting a federal district court’s recognition of an exception to the rule. The eight-corners rule is an analytical tool that Texas…
Dec 26, 2019
Steve Barrick Quoted in Law360 About the Biggest Texas Cases in 2019
Hicks Thomas partner Steve Barrick was interviewed by Law360 in an article discussing some of Texas’ most significant decisions in 2019. The article, “Biggest Texas Cases Of 2019” (subscription required), featured interviews with attorneys from around the state commenting on standout rulings, including the Fifth Circuit decision in August stating that the Texas Citizen’s…
Nov 13, 2019
Hicks Thomas Congratulates Kindel Elam Nuño and Mindy Harper of Mattress Firm for Texas GC Forum Honors
HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to congratulate Mattress Firm’s talented general counsel Kindel Elam Nuño and senior litigation counsel Mindy Harper for winning 2019 Magna Stella Awards from the Texas General Counsel Forum. Each year the TGCF recognizes excellent in-house counsel work at Texas corporations, organizations and agencies…
Nov 12, 2019
On Veterans Day, Hicks Thomas Lawyer, Marine Vet Talks to Students about Service
Before he was a lawyer, Hicks Thomas partner John Deis was a Marine Captain. And on Veterans Day, he was invited to speak to middle school students in suburban Houston’s Spring Branch ISD. Veterans Day is not just for honoring those who died in military service, but also to honor the living,…
Nov 7, 2019
Hicks Thomas Named to 2020 List of Best Law Firms by US News – Best Lawyer
HOUSTON – For the third consecutive year, Hicks Thomas LLP has been selected to the list of the nation’s leading law firms by U.S. News World & Report and The Best Lawyers in America. The firm has consistently earned Tier 1 rankings nationally and in the Houston metro area for its work in…
Nov 6, 2019
Texas Appeals Court Affirms $5.2M Award for Hicks Thomas E-Commerce Site Client
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court has affirmed a $5.2 million judgment in favor of e-commerce site LuxeYard, concluding long-running securities fraud litigation in which the Hicks Thomas legal team prevailed. The Oct. 29 opinion from the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston upheld a 2017 trial court decision that found certain shareholders…
Oct 3, 2019
Hicks Thomas and Five Firm Partners Earn Benchmark Litigation Honors
HOUSTON – Benchmark Litigation, a prestigious guide to top litigators, has selected Hicks Thomas and five firm partners to be included in its 2020 edition. Firm co-founder John B. Thomas and firm partner Robin Harrison have been named Local Litigation Stars. Courtney Ervin and Stewart Hoffer have been designated Future Stars, with Mr. Hoffer also selected as a…
Sep 12, 2019
Nine Hicks Thomas Lawyers Recognized by Texas Super Lawyers for 2019
HOUSTON – Texas Super Lawyers has again recognized Hicks Thomas in its 2019 Texas Super Lawyers award listing, selecting eight attorneys as leading business litigation lawyers and one as a top appellate lawyer. This list is a prestigious ranking of no more than 5 percent of attorneys in Texas. Trial…
Aug 15, 2019
Hicks Thomas Honored with Six Partners Named to Best Lawyers in America
HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas partners John Thomas, Robin Harrison, Paul Mitchell, and Allen Rustay have earned recognition for their commercial litigation work in the 2020 Best Lawyers in America guide. Partner Stephen Barrick was recognized for his appellate practice. In addition to their commercial litigation honors, Mr. Thomas was recognized for his IP litigation work, and Mr. Harrison was…
Aug 2, 2019
Texas Lawyer Publishes Employment Law Advice from Stewart Hoffer
HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas lawyer Stewart Hoffer, who advise small businesses and major companies, wrote a commentary offering tips to employers that were published recently by Texas Lawyer. Headlined “How to Avoid Top 5 Mistakes Employers Make,” the article addresses everything from best hiring practices to picking the right litigation strategy when…
May 30, 2019
Leah Graham Selected to National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
HOUSTON – The National Trial Lawyers has named Hicks Thomas senior counsel Leah Graham to its list of Top 40 under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers. Membership in The National Trial Lawyers is by invitation only and offered exclusively to the state’s top civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense attorneys. Ms….
Mar 26, 2019
Hicks Thomas Team Defeats Anti-SLAPP Dismissal Motion at Trial and Appellate Level
Hicks Thomas lawyers defeated a motion to dismiss their client’s claims of trade secret theft, winning in both the trial court and appeals court and ensuring the lawsuit will move forward. In prevailing, Hicks Thomas partner Robin Harrison and associate Joshua Bauer beat back an effort by the defendants to get the lawsuit dismissed under…
Mar 15, 2019
2019 Chambers USA Recognizes Robin Harrison as a Top Texas Commercial Litigator
HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas trial lawyer Robin L. Harrison has earned honors for his commercial litigation work in the prestigious 2019 Chambers USA guide to the nation’s leading lawyers. The Chambers guide, which relies heavily on client interviews and peer input, lists Mr. Harrison among Texas’ top commercial litigators. The annual guide is one…
Mar 4, 2019
Young Lawyers at Hicks Thomas Earn 2019 Texas Rising Stars Honors
HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that four of its senior counsel have been named to the exclusive 2019 Texas Rising Stars list. This honor, based on peer review and research, is given to no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Texas. This year’s honorees and…
Feb 20, 2019
Hicks Thomas Scores Another Big Win in Front of Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN, Texas – Lawyers with Hicks Thomas secured another significant decision from the Supreme Court of Texas, this time for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) in a ruling that reaffirms the importance of attorney-client privilege. The high court ruled Feb. 15 that lawyer-client confidentiality applied to communications between an…
Jan 29, 2019
Hicks Thomas Scores Big Medical Malpractice Win in Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN, Texas – Lawyers with Hicks Thomas LLP secured a Texas Supreme Court decision in favor of a woman whose husband died as a result of a doctor’s misdiagnosis, with the high court concluding that a jury had ample evidence to support its multimillion-dollar verdict. A Harris County jury had…
Nov 28, 2018
US News – Best Lawyers Name Hicks Thomas to Best Law Firms List for 2019
HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas LLP earned top-tier honors on the list of Best Law Firms for 2019 by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America, ranked for its exceptional commercial litigation and oil and gas law expertise. The firm achieved Tier 1 rankings both nationally and in the Houston metro…
Nov 19, 2018
Houston Appellate Lawyer J. Stephen Barrick Named Partner at Hicks Thomas
Appellate specialist handles complex issues on appeal HOUSTON – Texas-based litigation boutique Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that Houston appellate specialist and trial lawyer J. Stephen Barrick has been named a partner in the firm. Mr. Barrick concentrates his practice on civil appeals in state and federal courts. The substantive…
Sep 7, 2018
Nine Hicks Thomas Attorneys Earn Texas Super Lawyers Honors
HOUSTON – Nine Hicks Thomas attorneys are being recognized in the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers guide for their business litigation and appellate work in 2018. Firm partner Robin L. Harrison earned the added distinction of making the roster of Top 100 lawyers in Houston for his business litigation practice. Also making the list…
Aug 15, 2018
John Thomas, Robin Harrison, Paul Mitchell Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America
HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas partners John B. Thomas, Robin Harrison and Paul Mitchell are recognized for their litigation skills in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, a leading peer-review attorney guide. All three lawyers were honored for their commercial litigation skills, representing defendants and plaintiffs from a diverse group of industries. Mr. Thomas earned…
Jun 26, 2018
Hicks Thomas Wins Appeal in East Texas Mineral Rights Dispute
TEXARKANA, Texas – Hicks Thomas lawyers won a Texas appeals court ruling for MJR Oil & Gas 2001 LLC involving a dispute over dozens of East Texas leases. What are Mineral Rights in Texas? In the state of Texas, mineral rights are regarded as the rights to mineral deposits that…
May 24, 2018
Robin Harrison Recognized in 2018 Chambers USA Guide for Business Litigation
HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas partner Robin Harrison has earned recognition in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, one of the most respected guides to the nation’s lawyers. Selected among Texas’ top attorneys in commercial litigation, Mr. Harrison has built a record of success for handling disputes across a variety…
Apr 9, 2018
Stephen Loftin Earns Prestigious Membership in ABOTA
HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas LLP partner Stephen M. Loftin has earned membership in the prestigious invitation-only American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), founded to support Americans’ right to a jury trial and promoting the highest ethical standards in trial advocacy. “Civility and professionalism, hallmarks of ABOTA, are important to me, and I’m…
Feb 8, 2018
Houston Trial Lawyer Courtney Ervin Joins Hicks Thomas as a Partner
HOUSTON – Trial lawyer Courtney Ervin has joined commercial litigation boutique Hicks Thomas LLP, bolstering the firm’s already impressive team of talented courtroom lawyers. “Courtney is a highly skilled and effective trial lawyer” said Hicks Thomas co-founder John B. Thomas. “She is an exceptional advocate and has great instincts. Her addition enhances…
Dec 19, 2017
Hicks Thomas Lawyers Win Take-Nothing Jury Verdict for Houston Manufacturer
Worker had sued for up to $1 million, but Facebook photos undercut his story HOUSTON – A judge has confirmed a jury’s take-nothing verdict in favor of a Houston-based manufacturer that was sued for damages of up to $1 million by a worker who was injured when he improperly tried…
Dec 19, 2017
Hicks Thomas Wins Open Records Battle, Forcing Houston to Release Emails on EcoHub Recycling Contract
HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas LLP won an open records court order compelling the city of Houston to turn over emails related to the city’s puzzling rejection of recycling company EcoHub LLC for a costlier, less effective recycling program. State District Judge Kristen Hawkins ordered the city to produce the emails…