Hilgers Graben Attorneys Listed Among Dallas’ Top Young Legal Professionals by D Magazine

Grant Schmidt and Andrew Bean honored in ‘Best Lawyers Under 40’ List

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilgers Graben’s managing partner of its Dallas office, Grant Schmidt, and senior counsel Andrew Bean have been named to D Magazine’s prestigious "Best Lawyers Under 40" list. This annual recognition celebrates the city’s rising legal stars, selected based on nominations from their peers and leaders within the Dallas legal community.

“Grant and Andrew are such forces at our firm,” said firm founder Heather Hilgers. “We are thrilled that they are leaders in our Dallas office. I am not surprised that they are receiving this recognition.”

Mr. Schmidt has been named by the publication for the past five consecutive years for his commercial litigation practice. He joined Hilgers Graben in 2022 as the first Dallas office managing partner. Grant has extensive trial experience in disputes involving products liability claims, real estate, patent litigation, breach of contract claims, fraud claims, trade secrets, civil rights, white collar criminal defense, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and more.

Mr. Bean serves the Dallas office as senior counsel. His legal expertise is expansive, with experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a unique range of industries, including oil and gas, food and beverage, entertainment, and technology, among others. The honor recognized him for his commercial litigation practice.

Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Bean have both clerked for federal judges.

“Our Dallas office is full of superstars,” said Andrew Graben. “We are fortunate to have them both in Dallas representing our clients.”

D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers Under 40 2025 Edition” is based on a rigorous vetting process by the publication’s editorial staff, which includes an independent panel review by anonymous esteemed lawyers.

About Hilgers Graben

Hilgers Graben PLLC is a nationwide law firm specializing in complex commercial and IP litigation, government investigations, discovery counsel and trademark services. The firm combines elite legal talent with common sense business principles to provide high-value legal services while avoiding the billing rate insanity. Hilgers Graben has been named to the Inc. 5000 six times, including in 2024, and recognized as a Best Law Firm by The Best Lawyers in America. The firm is certified by the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), making it the largest certified women-owned law firm in the nation.