April 14, 2015

Two Attorneys from Hicks Thomas LLP Named to Texas Rising Stars

By Hicks Thomas LLP


HOUSTON – Hicks Thomas LLP is proud to announce that two of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in the Rising Stars℠ list of up-and-coming legal professionals.

Fran Aden, Senior Counsel, and Associate Greg Koush were selected for inclusion in the Rising Stars℠ list, a distinction given to only 2.5% of attorneys across the nation every year.

This list is reserved for attorneys who have practiced law for less than ten years and are no more than 40 years old. This is Ms. Aden’s first time on the list Mr. Koush’s third consecutive year as a Rising Star℠.

The Rising Stars℠ Selection Process

Texas Rising Stars℠ are determined by nominations and peer reviews. After nomination, a panel of lawyers inspects each candidate’s reputation, experience, and recognition in his / her given area of law.

John B. Thomas, a founding partner of Hicks Thomas LLP, said that he is, “very pleased the good work these two lawyers do for their clients is being recognized and I’m proud to see their names on this distinctive list.”

About Attorneys Koush and Aden

With considerable experience in commercial litigation, Ms. Aden handles a wide variety of practice areas, including breach of contract, theft of trade secrets, real estate law, employment disputes, and intellectual property litigation.

Mr. Koush is a business and commercial litigation attorney, with experience handling fraud, breach of contract, trade secrets, oil and gas environmental matters, insurance litigation, and shareholder disputes.

To learn more about Ms. Aden and Mr. Koshy, visit their full, professional profiles here.

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