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Paul Mitchell is an experienced trial lawyer with a diverse litigation practice. He focuses primarily on representing companies in the energy sector in commercial litigation, arbitration, corporate investigations, and similar matters, but has also handled a wide range of contested matters. For two decades prior to joining Hicks Thomas, Mr. Mitchell was a partner at Baker Botts LLP and Andrews Kurth LLP, two of the oldest and most respected law firms in Texas, and he brings that big-firm exper...

Edward “Ed” Blizzard is a skilled litigator with more than 40 years of experience. Mr. Blizzard has been recognized by his peers and national organizations for his resounding legal successes for many years and he continues to bring the highest level of legal excellence to clients. Mr. Blizzard has been at the center of some of the largest pharmaceutical injury verdicts and settlements in the country and has successfully taken on some of the world’s largest corporations, incl...

David Thrasher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. David practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized David Thrasher since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David Thrasher is held by other lawyers.

Houston divorce attorney John “Bo” Nichols has been practicing family law for more than twenty years. A native of Houston, Nichols is a regular selectee to the Best Lawyers in America list, holding that honor since 2009. Additionally, Nichols has been a Texas Super Lawyer honoree for more than ten years. Devoted to the practice of family law, including divorce, child custody and property division, Nichols is regarded as one of the foremost trial specialists by his peers. Nichols h...

J. Bradley Spalding is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. J. Bradley practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized J. Bradley Spalding since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which J. Bradley Spalding is held by other lawyers.

Based in Houston, Texas, Matt Moore serves as Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Texas offices and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He practices in the areas of Construction Law and Litigation – Construction and is actively involved in the firm’s Construction and Surety practice groups. Matt also chairs the firm’s Power, Energy & Industrial practice. Matt represents general contractors, construction managers, EPC contractors, sur...

Travis focuses his practice on commercial real estate, representing developers, investors, landlords, and tenants in the acquisition, disposition, development, leasing, and financing of a broad range of real estate assets, including industrial, retail, multifamily, office, and master planned community projects throughout Texas. He also advises clients on zoning, platting, vested rights, property owners’ associations, restrictive covenants, easements, entity formation, and corporate gove...

Lauren Black is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group with more than a decade of experience handling a diverse array of matters. While her practice is “industry agnostic,” she has represented clients in the energy, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, shipping, technology, and logistics industries. Lauren has achieved favorable results for clients facing all aspects of civil litigation, from a strategic approach to early dispute resolution to a favorable sett...

L. Kelly Frels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law and Government Relations Practice. L. Kelly practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized L. Kelly Frels since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which L. Kelly Frels is held by other lawyers.

Bridget Vick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - ERISA. Bridget practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Bridget Vick since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bridget Vick is held by other lawyers.