Recognition highlights firm’s emerging leadership and deep litigation expertise

Eight Hicks Thomas attorneys, including two first-time honorees, have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation legal guide, which recognizes the country’s premier rising legal talent.

The firm's deep and versatile litigation practice is highlighted by the selection of honorees across diverse commercial litigation categories. D. Ryan Cordell Jr., Allison Fisher, Jessica K. Little, Clarissa R. Medrano, Aleza Remis and Jessica Wahl are repeat selections. Kelsey Hope and Renee Wilkerson mark their first year on the list.

This year’s honorees spotlight the firm's emerging leadership. Their recognition, paired with broader success in commercial and healthcare litigation, highlights the firm’s depth across multiple practice areas.

“This honor is a testament to the exceptional talent we have within our ranks at our firm,” said Hicks Thomas partner John B. Thomas. “These attorneys are already making a significant impact for our clients, and we look forward to their leadership as they help shape the future of our firm.”

Lawdragon describes this year’s honorees as those who “chose a path to the law, sacrificed the long hours and investment required to get through law school and the bar and start a career. The sleepless nights, the terror of getting on your feet in court, in a boardroom, putting yourself on the line. When it matters.”

Honorees are selected through nominations, independent research and peer recommendations.

View the complete list here.

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, California, the firm provides in-depth experience in cases involving oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), construction, environmental, complex commercial, toxic tort, products liability, corporate governance, securities, banking, insurance coverage, transportation, trade secrets and general business litigation. Learn more: http://www.hicks-thomas.com.

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