Two first-time ‘Ones to Watch’ honorees round out firm’s representation on annual list

Fourteen Hicks Thomas partners have been recognized by the 2027 Best Lawyers in America legal guide, with two senior associates selected to the companion Ones to Watch honor roll for young lawyers.

The 16 attorneys were recognized in a total of 14 practice areas, while eight attorneys were honored for excellence in multiple practice areas, reflecting the firm’s versatility and depth across a wide range of client services.

“We value our reputation for excellence and the ability to meet our clients’ needs, and we are pleased to once again receive recognition from Best Lawyers,” said Hicks Thomas partner John B. Thomas, who has been named to the list annually since 2018.

Hicks Thomas’ Best Lawyers honorees include:

• John B. Thomas – Commercial litigation, Intellectual property litigation
• J. Stephen Barrick – Appellate, Commercial litigation, Insurance litigation
• John J. Deis – Commercial litigation, Insurance law
• Courtney E. Ervin – Commercial litigation, Energy law
• Robin L. Harrison – Arbitration, Commercial litigation, Construction litigation, Intellectual property litigation, Oil and gas law
• Stewart E. Hoffer – Commercial litigation, Labor and employment litigation, Management employment law, Management labor law
• Gregg C. Laswell – Oil and gas law
• Stephen M. Loftin – Commercial litigation, Insurance law
• Paul L. Mitchell – Commercial litigation, Construction litigation, Energy law
• Cameron P. Pope – Appellate
• Allen H. Rustay – Commercial litigation
• John B. Shely – Healthcare litigation, Insurance litigation
• M. Katherine Strahan – Commercial litigation, ERISA litigation
• Bridget Vick – ERISA litigation

Named as Ones to Watch, a category for up-and-coming legal talent, are:

• D. Ryan Cordell, Jr. – Commercial litigation
• Jessica Wahl – Commercial litigation

Best Lawyers uses nominations, peer voting, attorney feedback and verification review to spotlight the nation’s outstanding attorneys. The 2027 guide is at https://www.bestlawyers.com/.

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, products liability, corporate governance, securities, banking, insurance coverage, transportation, trade secrets and general business litigation. Learn more: http://www.hicks-thomas.com.

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