12 partners honored for excellence in business and general litigation

Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that 12 firm partners have been selected for the 2026 edition of Texas Super Lawyers. This annual ranking recognizes an elite group representing no more than 5% of practicing attorneys in the state.

Honorees this year include partners John B. Thomas, J. Stephen Barrick, John J. Deis, Courtney E. Ervin, Robin L. Harrison, Stewart E. Hoffer, Gregg C. Laswell, Stephen M. Loftin, Paul L. Mitchell, Brian C. Pidcock and Allen H. Rustay, all recognized for excellence in business litigation, and John B. Shely, who was honored for general litigation.

Additionally, D. Ryan Cordell, Jr. was named to the Texas Rising Stars list, a distinction reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state who are under the age of 40 or have been in practice for fewer than 10 years. Mr. Cordell was recognized for his work in civil litigation defense.

“While our priority is always achieving the best results for our clients, it is a privilege to be held in high regard by our peers in the Texas legal community,” said Mr. Thomas. “We are incredibly proud of these 13 attorneys for their continued commitment to excellence.”

Super Lawyers selects honorees using peer nominations and evaluations combined with independent research. Candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.

The Super Lawyers designation is one of several honors Hicks Thomas attorneys have received. They have also been recognized by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation and Lawdragon.

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.

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