Hicks Johnson PLLC
USA Guide 2025
About
Website: hicksjohnson.com
Managing partner: Andrew Hicks
Number of partners: 9
Number of lawyers: 22
Firm Overview:
Hicks Johnson was founded in 2007 by lawyers from leading national firms who saw a demand for sophisticated, efficient, non-conflicted litigation services. Since then, it has grown into a 22-lawyer litigation, appellate, and arbitration boutique with national and international reach with locations in Houston and Chicago.
Over the past 18 years, the firm has defeated billions of dollars in claims for defendants and collected more than $1 billion for plaintiffs in the areas of energy, healthcare, construction, corporate and securities litigation, and appellate work. Hicks Johnson lawyers routinely prevail at trial before federal and state courts throughout the United States and represent clients in domestic and international arbitrations. They also have an excellent track record of overturning adverse decisions and preserving victories in civil cases.
Main Areas of Practice:
Trial, Arbitration and Appellate
Partners: 9
Total fee earners: 22
Contacts:
Andrew S. Hicks, Managing Partner
+1 713 357 5152
Logan E. Johnson, Founding Partner
+1 713 357 5161
Office:
Address:
700 Louisiana St. Suite 2650
Houston, TX 77002
Tel: +1 713 357 5150
353 North Clark St., Suite 1760
Chicago, IL 60654
Tel: +1 312 530 7060
Email: [email protected]
Ranked Offices
Provided by Hicks Johnson PLLC
- Houston700 Louisiana St #2650 TX 77002 , Houston, Texas, USA, TX 77002
- Web: hicksjohnson.com
- Tel: +1 713 357 5150
- Fax: +1 713 357 5160
Hicks Johnson PLLC rankings
Articles, highlights and press releases
13 items provided by Hicks Johnson PLLC
Four Years of McGirt: Reviewing Changes in Tax, Energy, and Criminal Law
Four years on from the Supreme Court’s monumental decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, the results have been a mixed bag for all parties involved.
Hicks Johnson’s Landmark Victory Clarifies Double Fraction Dilemma in Oil and Gas Law
In a landmark victory, Hicks Johnson partner Marc Tabolsky successfully argued a dispute in Texas Supreme Court over the so-called "double fraction dilemma."
Using High-Tech Tools to Resolve an Offshore Construction Dispute
We represented an engineering and construction firm in a complex construction dispute in Halifax, Nova Scotia, seeking $170 million in damages for breach of contract arising from the construction by our client of an offshore gas production facility for a leading North American energy producer.
A $190 Million Coal Mine Lease Settlement on the Eve of Trial
After an Illinois coal mine experienced a mine fire due to the spontaneous combustion of coal, the mine operator withheld years’ worth of lease payments from the mine’s owner, our client, claiming the fire constituted an act of God.
Houston Appellate Court Slashes Verdict Against Apache in Oil and Gas Construction Dispute
Our client, Apache Corporation, obtained a significant reduction in damages it had been ordered to pay by a district court jury two years earlier. The Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston knocked down the initial $80.4 million figure to about $13.5 million.
An Energy Arbitration with $200 Million at Stake
We served as lead counsel in a major arbitration brought by a multinational petroleum giant against our client, an Oklahoma-based exploration and production company.
A Practitioner’s Guide to COVID-19-Related Force Majeure Disputes
This article is intended to provide in-house lawyers and business executives with a guide for evaluating COVID-19-related force majeure disputes from their inception.
The FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes: What Businesses Need to Know
On April 23, 2024, the FTC announced its final Rule banning non-compete clauses for most workers as unfair competition under federal law. Senior counsel Brandon Winchester and associate Fraser Holmes outline key considerations—and potential solutions—for businesses seeking to minimize damage.
Will Chemical Damage Kill the Texas Wine Industry?
While the recent suit brought by 57 Texas High Plains wine grape growers against Bayer-Monsanto and BASF is receiving extensive press coverage, it is not clear whether the Texas wine industry can survive the onslaught.
On the Right Track: From BigLaw to Boutique
Partner Persis Dean joined the firm in 2015 after six years as in-house counsel for Exxon Mobil Corporation and three at Vinson & Elkins. She sat down with Hicks John to discuss what it’s like to be a working parent in corporate law, her approach to mentoring, and the benefits of boutique firm life.
Exculpation Provisions in LLC Agreements: A Comparison of Delaware and Texas
Case law involving LLCs is rapidly evolving. Partner Andy Hicks and associates Bryan Zubay and James Keefe compare key differences between Delaware and Texas law on LLC exculpation provisions
New Bill Will Streamline Civil Litigation in Texas Court
On May 12, 2023, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would create a specialized business court to oversee complex civil litigation. Senior counsel Katherine Ring provides an overview of key changes proposed by the bill, which aims to streamline the resolution of high-stakes business disputes.
Texas Bar Foundation Elects Partner Adam Dinnell to Fellowship
Partner Adam Dinnell has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation, an invitation extended to less than 1% of lawyers in the state each year.
Four Years of McGirt: Reviewing Changes in Tax, Energy, and Criminal Law
Four years on from the Supreme Court’s monumental decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, the results have been a mixed bag for all parties involved.
Hicks Johnson’s Landmark Victory Clarifies Double Fraction Dilemma in Oil and Gas Law
In a landmark victory, Hicks Johnson partner Marc Tabolsky successfully argued a dispute in Texas Supreme Court over the so-called "double fraction dilemma."
Using High-Tech Tools to Resolve an Offshore Construction Dispute
We represented an engineering and construction firm in a complex construction dispute in Halifax, Nova Scotia, seeking $170 million in damages for breach of contract arising from the construction by our client of an offshore gas production facility for a leading North American energy producer.
A $190 Million Coal Mine Lease Settlement on the Eve of Trial
After an Illinois coal mine experienced a mine fire due to the spontaneous combustion of coal, the mine operator withheld years’ worth of lease payments from the mine’s owner, our client, claiming the fire constituted an act of God.
Houston Appellate Court Slashes Verdict Against Apache in Oil and Gas Construction Dispute
Our client, Apache Corporation, obtained a significant reduction in damages it had been ordered to pay by a district court jury two years earlier. The Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston knocked down the initial $80.4 million figure to about $13.5 million.
An Energy Arbitration with $200 Million at Stake
We served as lead counsel in a major arbitration brought by a multinational petroleum giant against our client, an Oklahoma-based exploration and production company.
A Practitioner’s Guide to COVID-19-Related Force Majeure Disputes
This article is intended to provide in-house lawyers and business executives with a guide for evaluating COVID-19-related force majeure disputes from their inception.
The FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes: What Businesses Need to Know
On April 23, 2024, the FTC announced its final Rule banning non-compete clauses for most workers as unfair competition under federal law. Senior counsel Brandon Winchester and associate Fraser Holmes outline key considerations—and potential solutions—for businesses seeking to minimize damage.
Will Chemical Damage Kill the Texas Wine Industry?
While the recent suit brought by 57 Texas High Plains wine grape growers against Bayer-Monsanto and BASF is receiving extensive press coverage, it is not clear whether the Texas wine industry can survive the onslaught.
On the Right Track: From BigLaw to Boutique
Partner Persis Dean joined the firm in 2015 after six years as in-house counsel for Exxon Mobil Corporation and three at Vinson & Elkins. She sat down with Hicks John to discuss what it’s like to be a working parent in corporate law, her approach to mentoring, and the benefits of boutique firm life.
Exculpation Provisions in LLC Agreements: A Comparison of Delaware and Texas
Case law involving LLCs is rapidly evolving. Partner Andy Hicks and associates Bryan Zubay and James Keefe compare key differences between Delaware and Texas law on LLC exculpation provisions
New Bill Will Streamline Civil Litigation in Texas Court
On May 12, 2023, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would create a specialized business court to oversee complex civil litigation. Senior counsel Katherine Ring provides an overview of key changes proposed by the bill, which aims to streamline the resolution of high-stakes business disputes.
Texas Bar Foundation Elects Partner Adam Dinnell to Fellowship
Partner Adam Dinnell has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation, an invitation extended to less than 1% of lawyers in the state each year.