Attorneys with The Kim Law Firm Earn Selections to The Best Lawyers in America Legal Guide for 2025

John Kim and Denise Kim recognized for excellence in commercial litigation

HOUSTON – The Kim Law Firm has some new accolades to add to its already impressive collection of honors and awards. Firm founder John H. Kim and civil trial lawyer Denise H. Kim have each earned another placement on The Best Lawyers in America legal guide in the commercial litigation category.

The firm has built a rock-solid reputation of success and innovation since it opened its doors in Houston in 1996. The firm represents both businesses and individual clients in complex commercial litigation cases involving antitrust, construction and EPC contracts, the energy sector, contract disputes, intellectual property, non-competes, patents and trademarks, and trade secrets. The firm also handles high-stakes personal injury, pharmaceutical and medical liability cases.

Mr. Kim is a trustee and past president of the American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation (ABOTA) and is a national board representative of the foundation’s Houston chapter. He was also elected as the Texas ABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2018 for his trial successes. Among his numerous awards, Mr. Kim received The Sentinel of the 7th Amendment recognition in 2022 and has won or saved more than $1 billion for his clients in the last several years.

“We truly appreciate the recognition from our peers in the legal community for the quality work we do on behalf of our clients.” said Mr. Kim. “Our record speaks for itself, and we look forward to continuing to provide that same level of commitment for years to come.”

Denise Kim has been with the firm for more than a decade after serving as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, maintaining an impressive record of success throughout. She has extensive experience in commercial litigation cases including breach of contract and legal malpractice, construction, energy, finance, insurance, products and premises liability, toxic torts, trade secrets and cases involving the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

“I think the fact that we have had consistent success representing both plaintiffs and defendants as clients in so many different kinds of cases is what really sets us apart,” said Ms. Kim. “Thanks to everyone who recognizes just how much time and effort we put in and decided to put our name forward.”

The Best Lawyers in America selects honorees in the various practice areas through extensive peer reviews, surveys and confidential evaluations. For the complete list of attorneys on the 2025 list, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/america.

The Kim Law Firm has recovered or saved billions of dollars for clients through aggressive litigation. Its clients include entrepreneurs, business startups, mid-sized companies and established national and international corporations. For more information about The Kim Law Firm and its attorneys, visit www.thekimlawfirm.com.

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