Hicks Thomas and 3 Partners Honored in Inaugural Legal 500 US Elite List for Houston

Partners recognized for commercial and energy disputes

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hicks Thomas LLP and three firm partners have been recognized in the inaugural Legal 500 US Elite list for Houston, a guide to top-performing law firms and attorneys in key legal markets across the country.

The firm was recognized for its work in commercial disputes in Houston. Firm partners John B. Thomas and Robin Harrison were also honored for their commercial disputes practice, and partner Courtney Ervin was recognized for her work in energy disputes.

One of the world’s first legal ratings services, Legal 500 created its US Elite lists to recognize small- to medium-size firms delivering market-leading work. Rankings are determined through a rigorous process including extensive client and peer feedback.

“We appreciate the acknowledgment from The Legal 500,” said Mr. Thomas. “It reinforces what we see every day, an exceptional team of trial lawyers focused on winning for our clients.”

The firm and its lawyers have collected a wide array of accolades this year from Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers and several Lawdragon rankings, including 500 Leading Lawyers, 500 Leading Litigators, 500 Leading Energy Lawyers and 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know.

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Founded in 1997, Texas-based Hicks Thomas LLP is a premier litigation firm representing plaintiffs and defendants across the nation. With offices in Houston, Austin, Beaumont, Amarillo and Sacramento, Calif., the firm provides in-depth experience in cases involving oil and gas (upstream, midstream, and downstream), construction, environmental, complex commercial, toxic tort, construction, products liability, corporate governance, securities, banking, insurance coverage, transportation, trade secrets and general business litigation. Visit the firm at http://www.hicks-thomas.com.