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Holland & Knight LLP

58 National Rankings & 376 Metro Rankings

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Holland & Knight LLP is nationally ranked in 58 practice areas and regionally ranked in 376 practice areas. The U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Highlighted Client Comments

All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.

Health Care Law

Thompson & Knight consistently provide exceptional service and counsel. The depth of their overall healthcare experience is unique and complete.

Tom Ellis Ellis & Associates

Construction Law

Thompson & Knight has been our go-to firm for years. Their expertise and responsiveness has saved us time and money in the fast-paced real estate development world.

David Ransom LandPlan Development Corp.

Energy Regulatory Law

It is always a pleasure dealing with attorneys at Thompson & Knight. They comprehend the issue at hand and are able to successfully navigate market, regulatory and system operator impacts.

Mark Zimmerman Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Banking and Finance Law

Thompson & Knight is a results oriented firm. Their comprehension of transactions is impressive. The firm has dedicated expertise within a specialized industry (oil and gas) which is extremely beneficial when transactions are operating under a tight time frame. During my 35 years within the oil and gas industry I would rank Thompson & Knight as a superb firm.

Dan Steele Regions Bank

Litigation - Labor & Employment

We have worked with Thompson & Knight for years on our employment and labor litigation. We are confident that Thompson & Knight provides effective, cost-efficient representation with excellent results.

Tax Law

The Thompson & Knight Tax group is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in all facets of tax work. Their experience in deals allows them to provide understandable, real-world answers that are helpful to getting transactions to positive conclusions. I have found that all of their attorneys are extremely responsive, which is very helpful in a fast-paced world.

Thomas Lamme Fieldwood Energy LLC

Trademark Law

Thompson & Knight has exceptional professionalism. They are very responsive and highly recommend.

Bobby Patton Wholesome Sweetners

Litigation - Patent

Thompson & Knight has consistently delivered superb results while being both cost-effective and efficient. Their attorneys are knowledgeable, strategic and responsive and demonstrate strong business judgment as they help their clients navigate complex issues to achieve the best outcomes.

Stacy Cozad Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Antitrust Law

Thompson & Knight has been working with us, a Canadian-based company, to manage our US securities law compliance, distribution matters, employment law issues, and antitrust compliance for over a decade. They are dedicated and responsive and have frequently over-delivered within or under budget.

Corporate Law

Thompson & Knight has been working with us, a Canadian-based company, to manage our US securities law compliance, distribution matters, employment law issues, and antitrust compliance for over a decade. They are dedicated and responsive and have frequently over-delivered within or under budget.

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

The lawyers from Thompson & Knight's Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law practice in Dallas/Fort Worth assisted the banks in a senior secured syndicated credit facility through the pre- and post-bankruptcy filing process. This restructuring/bankruptcy had many twists and turns and several complicated issues. Thompson & Knight was always on top of developments, working proactively to solve issues. They were also able to draw on other areas within Thompson & Knight when issues arose outside of their bankruptcy/restructuring expertise. I found the Thompson & Knight lawyers to be insightful and responsive to our needs.

Energy Law

Thompson & Knight are absolute experts on oil and gas transactional work.

Tax Law

Over the years I've worked with several of the tax attorneys at Thompson & Knight on a multitude of issues. I have always been impressed with their knowledge, ethics, and professionalism.

Alan Dennard Rosewood Management Corporation

Real Estate Law

Dunhill Partners is proud of our long-standing relationship with Thompson Knight. We trust their counsel and guidance implicitly and recommend them highly.

Ginnie McCorkle Dunhill Partners, Inc.

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Over the years and through three different employers, Thompson & Knight has always delivered excellent, cost efficient advice. Thompson & Knight is a full-service firm that has been prompt with their advice and a true business partner.

Jeff Sinko CVSHealth

Environmental Law

Thompson & Knight is an excellent, top shelf law firm.

Energy Regulatory Law

We couldn't do what we do and accomplish without the expertise of this team of attorneys at Thompson & Knight.

Stephanie Simpson Texas Association of Manufacturers

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Thompson & Knight is excellent in expertise, responsiveness, understanding, civility, and reverence. They are good on cost-effectiveness and excellent on cost/benefit ratio.

Oil & Gas Law

Thompson & Knight has been an excellent partner for us; I would highly recommend them.

Herbert (Hobie) Claiborne E.R. Carpenter, L.P.

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Thompson & Knight is very skilled, easy to work with, and gets superb results.

Michael Keating Emerson Electric Co.

Technology Law

I love working with Thompson & Knight. They are always responsive and understand the business needs of my company on top of the legal issues.

Litigation - Banking & Finance

Stu Glick of Thompson & Knight is a fighter. He has vast experience and no one will continually fight for his clients’ rights better than Stu!

Tax Law

Very responsive to client needs. Thompson & Knight attorneys do not come across as arrogant and are interested in the clients thoughts and perspective.

Employment Law - Management

The Employment Law portion of Thompson & Knight's practice is extraordinary. The response is always quick and prompt, and you can feel confident in the advice provided. Additionally, they build relationships with their clients; their relationship management skills demonstrate they really care about your business and foster loyalty. I have recommended Thompson & Knight to my colleagues and will continue to do so.

Health Care Law

The lawyers whom I have worked with in the Thompson & Knight health law group, specifically Wilson G. Jones and Patrick Bredehoft, have done a superb job on their assigned projects.

Litigation - Environmental

Thompson & Knight's lawyers are responsive to our environmental litigation questions and needs. They are great thinkers and understand the business and legal aspects of the litigation process for our company. We are very pleased with their performance.

Environmental Law

Thompson & Knight's lawyers are subject-matter experts in environmental law and extremely helpful and responsive in assisting our business needs. They have experience to back up their expertise, and it has been a very collaborative and easy relationship to maintain.

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Tye Hancock is always responsive, interested and able to assist. We appreciate continuing our partnership with Tye and Thompson & Knight.

David Downing Midwestern Services Inc.

Corporate Law

Thompson & Knight has the best combination of expertise, responsiveness and industry knowledge that I have found.

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Thompson & Knight has an excellent practice with very capable bankruptcy and reorganization professionals in Dallas and New York.

Commercial Litigation

Thompson & Knight is always available with practical solutions to our business problems. They understand how to deliver good value for the dollar.

Technology Law

I have consistent confidence in the practical command of the law demonstrated by the individual Thompson & Knight attorney who provides professional services to our organization as it pertains to IP law, both domestically and internationally. She holds me to task, is patient with my inquiries and our deadlines, anticipates and recommends what is in our best interests, respects our budget and clearly is an advocate for our operations. She also possesses an appealing sense of humor that brings life to what, at times, can be rather sterile content. In speaking about her with her fellow attorneys and staff at her law firm, each of them easily affirms her expertise and the caliber of quality client service she provides. And that truly matters. I know that we are in good hands.

Jim Jenkins Ad Giants LL

Oil & Gas Law

Alan Baden at Thompson & Knight is a great consiglieri in the old sense of the word. He provides not only execution and legal expertise, but also real world advice that helps the General Counsel navigate risk appropriately and profitably.

Saema Somalya Warren Resources, Inc.

Energy Law

Thompson & Knight continues to provide a deep bench with the most knowledgeable, responsive and cost effective legal advice in oil and gas driven transactions. I have used this firm continually, from multiple investment platforms, since the early 1990s with outstanding results. If a conflict prevents Thompson & Knight from working for my firm, I try to place them on the other side of the table because I know that they bring only relevant expertise and efficiency, as well as thoughtfulness and stability, to discussions.

Tom Kalb Freepoint Commodities LLC

Oil & Gas Law

Thompson & Knight has deep oil and gas expertise that they bring to every engagement. They understand how to get a deal done and where the risks lie. I have always been happy with their results.

Real Estate Law

The attorneys at Thompson & Knight are responsive, knowledgeable and diligent. This is what I look for when choosing attorneys to represent my interests. As a bonus, they are cost-effective so we are able and happy to use them often.

Technology Law

Herbert Hammond and Vishal Patel, from Thompson & Knight's Dallas Office Technology Law section, have been invaluable to me in matters relating to IP. As in-house counsel, my partnerships with outside counsel are important to the overall success of the company I represent. Herb and Vishal work efficiently and effectively, and are highly responsive. I believe they are an accurate reflection of the quality of work that Thompson & Knight puts out.

Leah Turlington North Texas Specialty Physicians

Natural Resources Law

Thompson & Knight has a great network, expertise, and is an efficient firm.

Eduardo Pereira SRT Holding

Tax Law

Thomson & Knight has a first rate tax practice, especially in the area of energy transactions.

Energy Law

I would like to emphasize the importance of Andy Derman to his law firm Thompson & Knight and also to Perenco. He is universally known throughout the oil industry as an expert on legal and commercial issues affecting the oil business. His involvement in drafting standard terms and conditions for the industry has given him an insight into the thinking of both the majors and the independent oil companies. His workaholic nature means that he is always responsive and his answers are always practical as well as legally astute.

Roland Fox Perenco Holdings

Oil & Gas Law

Mr. Derman at Thompson & Knight has helped us out in so many ways through the years. I especially appreciate the delicate matter he handled for us in a contract dispute that saved us from potential litigation. We have always had great experiences with him and his associates in many previous engagements. I still cannot thank him enough for the brilliant navigation through a very complex issue to save everyone from a disastrous situation.

Tim Brittan Infinity Oil & Gas, Inc.

Real Estate Law

The New York City office of Thompson & Knight, and especially office leader Bill O'Connor, are the absolute best in the business and have been for a very long time. Mr. O'Connor has total command of what his client needs, even if his client does not. He handles very complex situations calmly and in an orderly fashion, and he achieves success like no other attorney has over my 30-year real estate career and several billions of real estate transactions. I have never worked with a legal mind as talented and willing to do the right thing at all times.

Bryan Dorsey BDRC 4 Site, LLC

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Thompson & Knight has high quality, responsive lawyers. Sharon Fountain is wonderful.

Litigation - Intellectual Property

I've always found the team we work with incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. Our Thompson & Knight team certainly helps us sleep better at night knowing they are supporting us along the way!

Corporate Law

Thompson & Knight is a cost effective option for Texas companies looking for BIGTEX quality legal advice/work at a slightly lower price point. Geoff Long is an exceptional attorney to work with; he is extremely thorough in identifying potential legal issues and also very responsive to the client in focusing on which of those legal issues the client has identified as most important to its business needs.

Natural Resources Law

Jim Morriss and the regulatory and environmental team at Thompson & Knight have great depth and experience in this area. They provide excellent guidance and support.

John Warren Petrobras Americas, Inc.

Oil & Gas Law

Andrew Derman and the team at Thompson & Knight have a tremendous depth of knowledge and experience in oil & gas. They are extremely responsive and assist with management of the project, as well as responding to legal matters.

John Warren Petrobras Americas, Inc.

Energy Law

All of the Thompson & Knight offices in Texas provide unparalleled knowledge and experience in Energy Law. They are extremely responsive and stay with estimated costs.

John Warren Petrobras Americas, Inc.

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Thompson & Knight is very responsive; they make efforts to understand your business so that their advice is on point, easy to understand, and timely. They propose practical solutions to implement and make life easier.

Diane Pettie Canexus Corporation

Technology Law

Thompson & Knight's Holt Foster is an exceptional negotiator and dealmaker who will always get you the best possible contractual conditions. I'm glad he's on our side of the deal. Attorney Stephen Stein is also one of my most trusted advisors. For my toughest questions and issues, I go to him.

Oil & Gas Law

Thompson & Knight's Jolisa Dobbs is my go-to counsel for oil and gas law, every time. She is smart, fast, cost-effective, and a pleasure to work with.

Litigation - Patent

Max Ciccarelli and his team at Thompson & Knight have been instrumental in helping us create an effective litigation strategy to combat the claims brought by non-practicing entities. Thompson & Knight's patent litigators' keen knowledge of the intersection between law and technology as well as their appreciation for what is important to a business make them exceptional counsel for patent litigation.

Stacy Cozad Southwest Airlines Co.

Oil & Gas Law

We have been dealing in a country that is very new to Oil & Gas exploration and to have Thompson &Knight's team sitting at the table with us through all aspects of this opportunity has been priceless. Their experience is unmatched and I for one know we wouldn't have been able to accomplish what we have without them.

Stan Ross Infinity Energy Resources, Inc.

Antitrust Law

One of the top qualities I see is that Thompson & Knight is business oriented, cost conscious and gets the right results for the client. All law firms know how to give legal advice, but Thompson & Knight goes beyond advice in getting involved in knowing the business and markets the client is in to get the right result.

Salvador Elias Gruma Corporation

Tax Law

Thompson & Knight is very professional. Their expertise, experience, and availability give us very good confidence in any matter we need to consult with them.

Francisco Alanis Barbosa FEMSA

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