Eight Hogan Thompson Schuelke Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers®
Energy litigation firm Hogan Thompson Schuelke is proud to have eight attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2026 in America. The firm saw a 167% increase in attorney recognition since the 2025 editions, with two lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and six lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 editions.
Managing partner Chris Hogan was included in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation and Oil and Gas Law. Chris has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2022. In addition, of counsel Solace Southwick was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Appellate Practice.
An additional six lawyers from the Hogan Thompson Schuelke trial team were awarded in the 2026 edition the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. They include:
Partner Samantha Thompson: Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, and Oil and Gas Law (recognized since 2024)
Senior associate Johnathan Mondel: Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, and Energy Law (recognized since 2024)
Associate Nicole Hager Fingeroot: Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, and Oil and Gas Law
Associate Jessica Pharis: Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law
Associate Cody Rutowski: Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, and Oil and Gas Law
Associate Hannah Warren: Commercial Litigation
For the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 26 million evaluations were analyzed. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions were determined based on more than 5.4 million evaluations. Each year, more than 13 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, contributing to one of the legal industry’s most rigorous and trusted vetting processes. Only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally are recognized, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results. Proprietary safeguards are in place to reduce bias and uphold the accuracy of the peer feedback. For more information, visit bestlawyers.com.