Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Texas: Houston & Surrounds
Band 3
About
Provided by Hicks Johnson PLLC
Hicks Johnson is a Houston, Texas-based litigation and arbitration boutique. Since its founding in 2007, the firm has defeated billions of dollars in claims for defendants and collected more than $500 million for plaintiffs across diverse industries. The firm's trial team (led by managing partner Andrew Hicks and founding partner Logan Johnson) routinely prevail at trial before federal and state courts throughout the U.S. for a wide range of clients, from market-leading companies to venture funds, startups, and individuals. Widely regarded as formidable courtroom opponents, they are often called upon to take over complex, hard-to-win cases on the eve of trial.
In the past year alone, Hicks Johnson has represented a number of major energy players (such as Exxon Mobil) in big-ticket disputes that stand to significantly impact industry operations. Beyond its expertise in oil and gas/energy industry cases, the firm has substantial experience in construction, healthcare, and mass tort and product liability litigation. The firm also fields a strong arbitration team that punches far above its weight class, representing international and U.S.-based clients in matters ranging from complex international disputes to domestic disputes arbitrated under specialized rules.
Chambers Review
Hicks Johnson is a Houston-based commercial litigation boutique. The team acts in high-stakes disputes for corporate clients, with notable experience navigating appellate matters in addition to trials. It represents clients in an array of industries including energy, healthcare and construction.
Work Highlights
- Hicks Johnson represented Devon Energy Corporation and Devon Energy Production Company in a $300 million-plus indemnity dispute with Chevron USA regarding decommissioning liabilities for two offshore oil platforms.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers I have worked with from Hicks Johnson are well-prepared strategic thinkers and persuasive advocates."
"It has a solid team."
"The lawyers are well equipped and knowledgeable in complex matters."
"The lawyers I have worked with from Hicks Johnson are well-prepared strategic thinkers and persuasive advocates."
"It has a solid team."
"The lawyers are well equipped and knowledgeable in complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Hicks is recognized for expertise across a wide range of commercial disputes, with particular strengths in the energy and healthcare sectors.
"I have been impressed with his professional and strategic approach in highly complex matters."
"Andrew is a very good trial lawyer who simplifies complex issues and is good at persuading."
"Andrew is a brilliant thinker, strategist and a passionate advocate that never loses his cool. His ability to convey confidence and decisiveness when dealing with clients is thoroughly impressive."
Logan Johnson offers clients deep expertise in commercial litigation and is particularly skilled in energy-related disputes.
"Logan is respected by other counsel and judges. He shows deep care for the client and situation; he is caring for the client and the results."
"He takes the time to better understand the argument and then break down those arguments into the legal pros and cons of what we're dealing with."
"He is dedicated, well prepared, smart, strategic and persistent in his efforts to reach a sound resolution. He is able to educate his clients as to options and solutions and then focus on obtaining that outcome. I have a lot of respect for his commitment and professionalism."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hicks Johnson PLLC
Texas: Houston & Surrounds
Members
Provided by Hicks Johnson PLLC
Adam Dinnell
Andrew Hicks
Head of Department
Logan Johnson
Head of Department
Marc Tabolsky
Persis Dean
Varant Yegparian
Clients
Provided by Hicks Johnson PLLC
Apache Corporation
Atlas OBO Energy LP
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's
Devon Energy Production Company LP
Eni Petroleum US LLC
Equinor US Onshore Properties Inc.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Glacier Park Iron Ore Properties
Great Northern Midstream
NexTier Oilfield Solutions
Reagor Dykes, LP Creditors Liquidating Trust
SWN Production Company LLC
Texas High Plains Grape Growers
Uretek (USA) Inc.
Western Midstream
White Star litigation trust
XTO Energy Inc.
Industries
Provided by Hicks Johnson PLLC
Construction
Corporate
Energy
Healthcare
Oil and Gas