5/28/25 - News
Hicks Johnson Partner Varant Yegparian’s recent continuing legal education course, “Navigating Trade Secret Litigation: A Guide for In-House Counsel,” provides in-house counsel with…
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In recognition of his exemplary commitment to Houston’s young lawyers and the cause of justice, the Houston Young Lawyers Foundation (HYLF) has nominated…
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5/20/25 - Insights
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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We are pleased to introduce the selected law students for the 2025 Hicks Johnson Summer Program. The 1L Fellows program is a three-week…
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3/31/25 - Insights
By Kate Ring and Thomas Sekula Key Takeaways Increased federal support for the fossil fuel industry will likely generate two waves of litigation:…
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By Varant Yegparian and Lori Arakaki In today’s competitive business environment, trade secrets have emerged as some of an organization’s most prized assets….
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Over the past year, the Hicks Johnson team has driven growth across every aspect of the firm, increasing the size of our bench,…
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1/14/25 - News
By Marc S. Tabolsky and Jennifer Cordell This article has been published in the PLI Chronicle: Insights and Perspectives for the Legal Community,…
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We are pleased to announce the promotions of two dedicated Hicks Johnson attorneys, Lori Arakaki and Daniel Scime, to the firm’s partnership. The…
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By Logan Johnson, Lori Arakaki, Liz Pursley, and Matthew Hilley The U.S. Department of the Interior has long wrestled with how to manage…
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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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By: Persis Dean, Adam J. Greiner, and Matthew P. Hilley Last week we were lucky enough to attend the Institute of Energy Law’s…
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We are thrilled to announce that Thomas Sekula has joined the firm as an associate.
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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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We are excited to announce that Matthew P. Hilley, who summered with us in 2023, has rejoined the firm as a first-year associate.
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We are proud to announce that Benchmark Litigation has recognized seven Hicks Johnson partners in their 2025 rankings—a record high for the firm.
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We are excited to announce that Hicks Johnson has signed a lease for a new office space at 1550 Lamar Street, part of the recently completed building development adjacent to Discovery Green and the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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8/5/24 - Insights
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 announced today that Becky Garverick has joined the firm as its first chief marketing and business development officer (CMBDO). Garverick, a seasoned legal marketing executive, will focus on strategic client development programs, expanding client service offerings, and strengthening the firm’s market presence both in Texas and nationwide.
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6/20/24 - News
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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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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6/6/24 - News
Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business announced today that Hicks Johnson has been ranked as a leading law firm in the Texas Litigation: General Commercial practice area for 2024. Managing partner Andy Hicks and founding partner Logan Johnson were also ranked among the top lawyers in their market.
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5/29/24 - Insights
On April 23, 2024, the FTC announced its final Rule banning non-compete clauses for most workers as unfair competition under federal law. This final Rule has already been challenged in two district courts in Texas. But even if it does not go into force across the entire country, individual states may decide to follow suit, becoming less hospitable to non-compete clauses currently held to be enforceable under state law. Senior counsel Brandon Winchester and associate Fraser Holmes outline key considerations—and potential solutions—for businesses seeking to minimize damage to their operations.
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