November 12, 2025

Benchmark Litigation Names Hicks Thomas Among the Nation’s Top Litigation Law Firms

By Hicks Thomas LLP


Firm partners earn repeat honors as Litigation Stars and Future Stars 

Benchmark Litigation has named Hicks Thomas LLP among the best litigation law firms in the country, and nine partners also earned individual recognition from the legal guide.  

Benchmark Litigation is the only legal guide to focus exclusively on litigation in the United States. It selects honorees based on a thorough analysis of casework, interviews with litigators, peer reviews and feedback from clients. 

Partners John B. Thomas, Courtney Ervin, Robin Harrison, Cameron Pope, John Shely and Katherine Strahan were named as 2026 Litigation Stars. 

Benchmark Litigation also recognized partner Stewart Hoffer as a Future Star, and partners Kelsey Hope and Colin Watterson were named to the 40 & Under list. 

“We are honored to be recognized by Benchmark Litigation again this year,” said partner John B. Thomas. “We are a team of trial lawyers so to be recognized for that work is really special. It also underscores the tremendous effort and dedication of every hardworking lawyer at this firm.” 

This is one of several honors Hicks Thomas has received this year. Firm attorneys have been recognized by the prestigious Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers, Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers and Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know.  

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