January 15, 2025

Hicks Thomas Partners Recognized in 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America Guide

By Hicks Thomas LLP


Three Hicks Thomas LLP partners have earned recognition in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide, a listing of the most accomplished and esteemed lawyers in the country.

John B. ThomasCourtney E. Ervin, and Robin L. Harrison were once again honored for their work in business litigation.

Mr. Thomas is marking his sixth year on the Leading Lawyers listing. His work includes representing clients in a wide array of industries, including energy, health care, banking and finance, manufacturing, sales and transportation. In addition to Lawdragon, Mr. Thomas has earned honors from Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Ms. Ervin regularly serves as lead counsel in high-stakes commercial litigation for clients representing numerous industries, including oil and gas, energy and insurance coverage. Her honors include recognition by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation. In 2024, she was named a Houston Business Journal Women Who Mean Business honoree.

Mr. Harrison’s work includes handling cases involving breach of fiduciary duties, breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud and misrepresentation, professional liability and business disputes. Board certified in civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, his work has been recognized by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation.

“2024 was an incredibly successful and transformative year for our firm,” said Mr. Thomas. “I am proud and excited to continue that momentum by kicking off 2025 with these wonderful honors.”

First published in 2005, Lawdragon describes Leading Lawyers as its flagship guide. “We are fiercely proud of this guide, the lawyers on it, the process that creates it and what it means: that being a great lawyer, a powerful lawyer is not just a plaque on the wall. It is an act of courage to never give up on behalf of a client, a firm, and this notion of justice that can seem as divergent as unifying,” writes Lawdragon publisher Katrina Dewey.

Honorees are selected through an extensive research process. They are required to have shown outstanding skills for at least 15 years in practice, and most are partners or hold firm leadership positions. Read the full list here.

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