Trial
Thompson & Knight conducts an extensive litigation practice in trial and appellate courts in every part of Texas, across the Southwest, throughout the United States, and around the world. Our Trial attorneys combine keen analysis, thorough preparation, practical skills, and comprehensive experience to represent clients effectively before judges, juries, and arbiters.
Overview
Thompson & Knight conducts an extensive litigation practice in trial and appellate courts in every part of Texas, across the Southwest, throughout the United States, and around the world. Our trial team includes approximately 110 skilled trial and appellate attorneys. Our Trial attorneys combine keen analysis, thorough preparation, practical skills, and comprehensive experience to represent clients effectively before judges, juries, and arbiters. If a favorable pre-trial solution is not or cannot be reached, we try cases vigorously and confidently to verdict.
Thompson & Knight’s trial attorneys are “thoughtful, thorough, and focused on achieving the most cost-effective solution…I strongly recommend if you need top-notch talent.” – Client Comment, U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2019
Thompson & Knight’s Trial attorneys efficiently manage complex cases, class actions, business litigation, and mass tort litigation involving millions of documents and hundreds or even thousands of plaintiffs. Our attorneys and staff apply technology to develop cases efficiently and economically and to enhance presentations of evidence and argument.
Thompson & Knight attorneys have the experience and expertise to handle virtually any litigation or dispute resolution matter faced by our valued clients. Our Trial attorneys have experience in a wide range of areas. While no short list can include the full range of our expertise, please view the list of focus areas for highlights of our experience.

Named among the top firms in Texas for Commercial Litigation in Chambers USA 2019 by Chambers and Partners

Recognized as a “Recommended Litigation Firm” in Texas in Benchmark: Litigation, The Definitive Guide to America's Leading Firms and Attorneys

Received a national first-tier ranking for Commercial Litigation in U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2019
Focus Areas
- Antitrust, Trade Regulation, and Advisory Work
- Appellate
- Asbestos and Toxic Tort Defense
- Aviation and Aerospace
- Class Action Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Condemnation
- Construction Litigation
- Corporate Governance, Special Committees, and Internal Investigations
- Domestic Arbitration / Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Energy Litigation
- Environmental Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Financial Institution Litigation
- Government Litigation
- Government Representation
- Healthcare Litigation
- Information Management and E-Discovery Solutions
- Insurance Policyholder Coverage Counsel and Litigation
- International Arbitration
- Probate, Trusts, and Estates Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Receiverships
- School Law
- Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement
- Tax Controversies
- White Collar Criminal Defense
- White Collar Environmental Criminal Defense
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News & Insights
- TK Partner Featured in Texas Lawbook on Why She Decided to Rejoin the FirmDecember 06, 2019
- TK Partner Quoted in Bloomberg on Returning to the FirmDecember 06, 2019
- TK Partner Featured in Law360 on Rejoining the FirmDecember 05, 2019
- Thompson & Knight Welcomes Trial Partner to Dallas OfficeDecember 04, 2019