Hilgers Graben and Two Partners Earn Prestigious Chambers USA Honors

Firm receives first Dallas/Fort Worth litigation ranking; partners recognized for government investigations and e-discovery

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National commercial litigation and discovery counsel law firm Hilgers Graben is pleased to announce that the firm and two of its partners have earned recognition from Chambers USA, a guide published by Chambers & Partners that identifies and ranks the best legal talent globally.

For the first time, the firm earned a nod for its litigation practice in Dallas/Fort Worth. Firm partner Scott Mascianica again earned recognition for white-collar crime and government investigations in Texas, and partner Rose Hunter Jones was again recognized with a national ranking in e-discovery and information governance.

“Scott and Rose exemplify the excellence, integrity and client-centered approach that defines our firm,” said firm founder Heather Hilgers. “We are so honored to be recognized by Chambers USA. We’re especially proud to see our Dallas litigation team earn its first Chambers ranking.”

As part of the ranking process, Chambers conducts a rigorous review that includes thousands of peer and reference interviews. One reference described Hilgers Graben as “a tremendous firm” and said the firm is “amazing and so wonderful to work with.”

Mr. Mascianica is the firm’s head of government investigations and regulatory enforcement and a former SEC counsel. He is described by one client, according to Chambers, as “an all-around great lawyer.”

“Scott has really exceptional technical expertise and experience. He is very well connected and relates to people well,” a client told Chambers.

Ms. Jones received a highly sought-after Band 2 ranking nationwide for her e-discovery practice. Clients praised her as “impressive and driven.”

One client told Chambers, “I would highly recommend working with Rose. She takes a unique approach to e-discovery and has specific expertise in the area.”

Hilgers Graben’s Dallas office, led by Grant Schmidt, is known for its sophisticated commercial litigation practice and high-level advocacy on matters nationwide.

“We’ve built a team in Dallas that reflects the firm’s core values—delivering elite litigation services with efficiency, responsiveness, and integrity,” said Mr. Schmidt. “It’s gratifying to see our work recognized by Chambers as we continue to expand our footprint in the region.”

London-based Chambers and Partners publishes its U.S. guide annually, selecting honorees based on qualities such as technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence and commitment.

About Hilgers Graben

Hilgers Graben PLLC is a nationwide law firm specializing in complex commercial and IP litigation, government investigations, discovery counsel, corporate 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.