December 22, 2015

Hicks Thomas Lawyers Recognized Among Texas’ Best for 2015

By Hicks Thomas LLP


Six attorneys at Hicks Thomas LLP, a Houston-based commercial litigation boutique, have been selected for inclusion in the Texas Super Lawyers® list for 2015. Super Lawyers® uses peer review and research to recognize the top attorneys in each state. Only five percent of attorneys receive this prestigious honor.

The six selected as Texas Super Lawyers are name partner John B. Thomas, senior counsel J. Stephen Barrick, and partners Stewart Hoffer, Gregg C. Laswell and Stephen M. Loftin, and Allen Rustay. Mr. Barrick was chosen based on his appellate expertise, while the other lawyers earned recognition as business litigators. Mr. Rustay received the added distinction of being named among the top 100 lawyers in Houston.

Mr. Thomas and Mr. Hoffer have earned spots on the Texas Super Lawyers list each year since its inception in 2003, and Mr. Loftin is making his 10th appearance on the list. The other attorneys also have been recognized by Super Lawyers multiple times.

What is Super Lawyers®?

Super Lawyers® is a patented lawyer rating service that uses lawyer nominations, evaluation by peers in the same practice areas, and thorough research by magazine staff. The list, which is published on an annual basis in the Texas Super Lawyers® and Texas Monthly magazines, can be viewed online at https://www.superlawyers.com/.

Hicks Thomas, LLP, is a leading Texas litigation firm representing plaintiffs and defendants nationwide. Founded in 1997, the firm provides in-depth experience in cases involving oil and gas, toxic torts, environmental issues, complex commercial matters, corporate governance, products liability, banking, insurance coverage, securities, transportation, trade secrets and business litigation. Hicks Thomas LLP has three offices located in Houston, Amarillo, and Sacramento, California. Visit http://www.hicks-thomas.com to learn more about the firm and the types of cases they handle.

For more information on the Texas Super Lawyers®honorees at Hicks Thomas LLP, please contact Kit Frieden at 800-559-4534, or .

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