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 in the 2021 edition of Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers.
The 2021 edition of Benchmark Litigation was compiled after months of research, extensive interviews with litigators and their clients, and a review of attorney casework.
Along with firm honors, Hicks Thomas co-founder John B. Thomas and firm partners Robin Harrison, Courtney Ervin and Stewart Hoffer were once again recognized as leading litigators who consistently earned numerous recommendations from clients and peers.
“Our firm philosophy is centered around winning our cases while remaining focused on our clients’ goals,” said Mr. Thomas. “So, to be recognized by both our peers, and especially our clients, is a nice recognition.”
Mr. Thomas has spent more than three decades representing a diverse range of clients in state and federal courts across the country and in domestic and international arbitration in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to being recognized by Chambers USA as one of the leading environmental trial lawyers in the country, he has also been listed as a top Texas business litigator by Texas Super Lawyers/Thomson Reuters and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property.
Mr. Harrison has achieved an impressive record representing plaintiffs and defendants in trials and arbitrations over the course of his 35-year career. Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he has handled cases involving breach of fiduciary duties, breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud and misrepresentation, and professional liability disputes. Mr. Harrison has been recognized in Chambers USA for Commercial Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America for Business Litigation and Oil and Gas Law, and for Business Litigation by Texas Super Lawyers.
Ms. Ervin focuses her practice on high-stakes commercial litigation in state and federal court and in arbitration, where she has served as lead counsel for Fortune 500 companies and independent companies in the oil and gas, energy and insurance industries. She also handles disputes in the construction, real estate, private equity, information technology, and health care industries. As one of Texas’ up-and-coming trial attorneys, Ms. Ervin has been named as one of the top Energy Litigation lawyers in the U.S. by The Legal 500, recognized among The Best Lawyers in America, and named to the list of Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters and published in Texas Monthly.
Mr. Hoffer is a seasoned litigator who handles complex commercial litigation and employment disputes. He has a long list of trial successes, including multimillion-dollar judgments in breach of contract, trade secrets, and labor and employment disputes. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. In addition, he has been honored by Texas Super Lawyers every year since its inception.
To read more about Hicks Thomas’ rankings online, visit https://benchmarklitigation.com/Firm/Hicks-Thomas-Texas/Profile/114479#profile
To discuss your case with a member of the team, contact Hicks Thomas today.
