Hogan Thompson Schuelke Secures Tier 1 National Ranking in The Legal 500 for Energy Litigation
Energy litigation firm Hogan Thompson Schuelke LLP has been ranked as a Tier 1 Firm nationwide in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 US guide for Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas - Mid-Market ($0-500m). Notably, Hogan Thompson Schuelke is one of only two law firms in the country to secure a Tier 1 ranking in this prestigious national category.
In addition to the firm's top-tier ranking, founding partner Christopher Hogan has once again been recognized as a nationwide Leading Lawyer in Energy Litigation. The Legal 500 also named partner James Schuelke as a Next Generation Partner in the sector.
From The Legal 500 US Editorial:
"Hogan Thompson Schuelke LLP is a Houston-based litigation boutique focused on high-stakes energy disputes. The firm represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts and in arbitration, with particular strength in oil and gas, shale, royalty, and environmental litigation. Its sector experience spans upstream, midstream, and alternative energy, as well as construction and real estate matters linked to major projects, and the team is active in significant cases beyond Texas.
Christopher Hogan concentrates on resolving complex disputes for oil, gas, and natural resources clients. Samantha Thompson is frequently at the forefront of Texas oil and gas case law developments, including allocation wells and production in paying quantities. James Schuelke focuses on complex upstream matters, with additional experience in midstream, construction, and petrochemical disputes."
In independent research gathered by Legal 500, a firm client noted, “I have found their attorneys to be creative, detail-oriented, thorough, and exceedingly intelligent."
Read the 2026 guide and rankings here.
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