About

Provided by Hicks Thomas LLP

Hicks Thomas LLP is a litigation boutique with extensive expertise across a wide range of industries. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in business and tort litigation. Our experience includes energy, environmental and toxic torts, antitrust and anti-competitive practices, employment and labor disputes, as well as product liability cases. Since our founding in 1997, we have consistently delivered successful results in complex cases, building a reputation for excellence, efficiency, and outstanding client service.

Our services cover a wide variety of industries, including:

  • Appellate
  • Business Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Energy Litigation
  • Environmental and Natural Resource Litigation
  • Health Care Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage Litigation
  • Intellectual Property & Trade Secret Litigation
  • Labor and Employment Litigation
  • Plaintiff's Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hicks Thomas LLP is an accomplished team of commercial litigators with a wealth of trial experience. The firm handles a wide array of contentious matters, including intellectual property and breach of contract claims. It is especially active in oil and gas disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Hicks Thomas was retained by Zachry Group to lead an investigation into possible claims against Golden Pass LNG and its owners (Exxon Mobil Corporation and Qatar Energy) for fraud, fraudulent inducement and constructive fraudulent transfer in connection with a $10+ billion contract to construct one of the largest liquefied natural gas export facilities in the world.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Robin L Harrison
2
Robin L Harrison
2
Band 2
Robin Harrison is a strong choice to handle high-stakes commercial disputes, including intellectual property and breach of contract lawsuits.
John B Thomas
3
John B Thomas
3
Band 3
John Thomas has a strong track record representing clients in complex disputes, with experience across employment, insurance and environmental issues, among others.

John is an excellent trial attorney.

John Thomas is a brilliant strategist. He commands respect from the client and from adversaries, and is extremely experienced. He knows the judges and the law, and can take a big-picture view.

John is a fantastic lawyer, business adviser and person. He is hard-working and responsive.

John is a good strategic lawyer with a real commercial sensibility. He balances technical legal aspects strategically and with understanding of the commercial drivers.

Courtney Ervin
4
Courtney Ervin
4
Band 4
Courtney Ervin is noted for her wealth of experience handling complex litigation concerning the energy, construction and insurance sectors.

She is a big-picture thinker and is always thinking one step ahead. She provides amazing service to clients. She has incredible intuition and successfully balances the commercial needs of the client.

Courtney is an outstanding attorney who truly gets clients' businesses and has a very high level of legal acumen.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hicks Thomas LLP

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Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

Robin L Harrison
2
Robin L Harrison
2
Band 2
John B Thomas
3
John B Thomas
3
Band 3
Courtney Ervin
4
Courtney Ervin
4
Band 4

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