Overview
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 and Amarillo, Texas, and Sacramento, California. The firm provides in-depth experience in cases involving oil and gas, environmental, complex commercial, toxic tort, construction, products liability, corporate governance, securities, banking, insurance coverage, transportation, trade secrets and business litigation.
Practice Areas:
- Appellate Practice
- Business Litigation
- Commercial Arbitration
- Environmental Litigation
- International Arbitration
- Construction Litigation
- Offshore Energy Litigation
- Oil & Gas Litigation
- Securities Litigation
- Toxic Torts
- Trade Secrets
- Transportation Litigation
- Labor and Employment Litigation
Rankings
National
Tier
1
National Ranking
Oil and Gas LawTier
3
National Ranking
Energy LawRegional
Beaumont
Tier
3
Beaumont
Litigation - InsuranceHouston
Tier
1
Houston
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Houston
Energy LawTier
1
Houston
Insurance LawTier
1
Houston
Oil and Gas LawTier
2
Houston
Litigation - ConstructionRankings
National
Tier
1
National Ranking
Oil and Gas LawTier
3
National Ranking
Energy LawRegional
Beaumont
Tier
3
Beaumont
Litigation - InsuranceHouston
Tier
1
Houston
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Houston
Energy LawTier
1
Houston
Insurance LawTier
1
Houston
Oil and Gas LawTier
2
Houston
Litigation - ConstructionTier
2
Houston
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
3
Houston
Appellate PracticeTier
3
Houston
ArbitrationTier
3
Houston
Labor Law - ManagementTier
3
Houston
Litigation - Intellectual PropertySacramento
Tier
3
Sacramento
Environmental LawPractice Areas
Hicks Thomas LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 12 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Energy Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Oil and Gas Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Hicks Thomas LLP proudly has 14 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Firm News
March 25, 2025
Hicks Thomas Secures Major Win at Texas Supreme Court
March 7, 2025
Hicks Thomas Attorneys Selected to List of Top Energy Lawyers in the Nation
February 3, 2025
Hicks Thomas Partners Named Among the Nation’s Top Environmental Lawyers
January 15, 2025
Hicks Thomas Partners Recognized in 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America Guide
November 7, 2024
Hicks Thomas Named to 2025 List of Best Law Firms
October 8, 2024
Hicks Thomas Named Among the Nation’s Top Litigation Law Firms by Benchmark Litigation
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Awards
Hicks Thomas LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Hicks Thomas LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Hicks Thomas LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Best Law Firms, 2025
Tier 1 - National
- Oil and Gas Law
Tier 1 - Houston Metro Area
- Commercial Litigation
- Energy Law
- Insurance Law
- Oil and Gas Law
Benchmark Litigation, 2025
Recognized for excellence in dispute resolution.
Chambers USA, 2024
Recognized for its work in commercial litigation in Houston and the surrounding area.
Offices & Contacts
Houston, TX
700 Louisiana Street, Suite 2300
Houston, TX 77002
United States
Sacramento, CA
701 University Avenue, Suite 106
Sacramento, CA 95825
United States
Amarillo, TX
619 South Tyler Street, Suite 80-B
Amarillo, TX 79101
United States
Austin, TX
111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1010
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Beaumont, TX
2615 Calder Avenue, Suite 720
Beaumont, TX 77702
United States