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One-on-One With Hicks Johnson

One-on-One With Hicks Johnson is a new series featuring conversations with our attorneys about their legal practice and career path. In this inaugural…

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Federal vs. Texas Multidistrict Litigation Procedure: Three Differences You Need to Know

In recent years, the use of the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) process to address complex multijurisdictional disputes has increased dramatically. Nearly 60% of all civil cases filed in federal court now become part of an MDL. But while many parties and practitioners have become familiar with the federal MDL process, far fewer have navigated the eccentricities of its state counterparts. Partner Adam Dinnell and associate Adam Greiner outline three differences between federal and Texas MDL procedure that can make or break a party’s case in Texas state court.

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Applications Open for 2026 Summer Associate Program

Hicks Johnson is now accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Associate Program. This is an exciting opportunity for students with a strong interest in trials and complex civil litigation. The ideal candidate is creative, intellectually curious, and ready to make an immediate impact.

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Texas Supreme Court Ruling Limits Governmental Immunity in Contract Disputes

The Texas Supreme Court recently handed down two decisions clarifying its interpretation of governmental immunity and waiver under Section 271.152 of the Texas Local Government Code. According to associate Adam Greiner, these decisions are valuable indications of the court’s narrow read of the Local Government Code—and its overall willingness to constrain the breadth of governmental immunity.

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Hicks Johnson Wins Summary Judgment in Federal Bankruptcy Case

Managing partner Andy Hicks, senior counsel Brandon Winchester, and associate Fraser Holmes secured a victory on summary judgment in a long-running case in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. This ruling brings to an end five years of procedurally complex litigation against our client, C&J Spec-Rent Services Inc. (C&J), as well as the elimination of millions of dollars of potential exposure.

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Hicks Johnson Welcomes Liz Pursley

We are excited to announce that Liz Pursley has joined Hicks Johnson as a senior associate. Liz focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation. She has handled a variety of work for energy industry participants, including contract disputes, mineral and royalties disagreements, and business torts. Additionally, she has experience handling decommissioning-related liabilities. In these matters, operators turn to Liz for guidance throughout the life cycle of the project, from planning and strategy to negotiating with the government and enforcing their rights through litigation.

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