March 7, 2025

Hicks Thomas Attorneys Selected to List of Top Energy Lawyers in the Nation

By Hicks Thomas LLP


Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that six attorneys have earned repeat recognition in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Energy Lawyers annual listing. The 2025 edition includes partners Courtney E. Ervin, Robin L. Harrison, Katherine Kunz, Gregg C. Laswell, Paul L. Mitchell, and Allen H. Rustay.

In its selection, Lawdragon calls the honorees and their firms the “go-to for energy companies and financiers in a range of critical matters.”

“The energy industry is a cornerstone of the Texas economy and an important part of our work here at Hicks Thomas,” said Hicks Thomas partner John B. Thomas. “I am proud of how consistently these lawyers excel at their work and happy to see them recognized nationally for it.”

Each attorney is honored in specific practice areas by the national legal publication. Ms. Ervin and Ms. Kunz were honored for energy litigation; Mr. Laswell and Mr. Rustay for energy, oil and gas litigation; Mr. Harrison for oil and gas litigation; and Mr. Mitchell for energy disputes and litigation.

Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Energy Lawyers guide is made up of lawyers it says “shine bright for oil and gas; electricity; mining; and nuclear power; as well as water, wind, solar and new forms of what drives us.”

Lawdragon conducts in-depth research on each honoree, consulting industry professionals to identify the most accomplished and respected legal talent. Learn more about the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers here.

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