The Texas Lawbook has featured an article on Hicks Thomas’ announcement that it is expanding the firm with the addition of 9 new partners and 5 associates. In the article, “Hicks Thomas Adds 14 Trial Lawyers from Hunton AK,” the firm calls the expansion “a match made in heaven.”

“As business law firms battle for talent with trial and courtroom experience at a time when the litigation practice is booming in Texas, Hicks Thomas made a move this weekend that instantly placed the Houston-based firm among the larger litigation boutiques in the state,” Texas Lawbook wrote.

Hicks Thomas partner John B. Thomas discussed the decision to bring on a new litigation team.

“As the healthcare industry increasingly pivots to managed care, legal disputes and regulatory challenges related to managed care are on the rise and will continue increasing,” Thomas said. “We intend for Hicks Thomas to be a major player in this field. At the same time, their extensive trial experience in other commercial disputes adds tremendously to our already very deep bench.”

Read the full article here.