Dallas Attorneys Deborah Hankinson, Rick Thompson Named to Best Lawyers in America

DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hankinson LLP founder Deborah Hankinson and firm partner Rick Thompson have earned selection to the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in recognition of their appellate work. Ms. Hankinson earned additional notice for her arbitration and mediation practice.

This is the 10^th consecutive year Ms. Hankinson has been honored for her appellate practice and the third year her arbitration and mediation work have been recognized. It is Mr. Thompson's first year to be listed in the prestigious legal guide.

"Although this is an individual recognition, I've always said it is hard to succeed alone. It is vitally important to work alongside exceptional attorneys, and that is exactly what we have at Hankinson LLP," said Ms. Hankinson. "Rick is among the best appellate attorneys, and his recognition is well-deserved."

For more information on the attorneys at Hankinson LLP, visit http://hankinsonlaw.com/our-team/.

Mr. Thompson handles appeals in state and federal courts. He argued a precedent-setting sovereign immunity case before the Supreme Court of Texas and has appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court several times. A former Texas Assistant Solicitor General, he is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and he is a frequent speaker at appellate conferences across Texas.

A former Texas Supreme Court justice, Ms. Hankinson is among the most respected appellate lawyers in Texas, with a nationally recognized arbitration and mediation practice. She is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and sits on the Board of Directors of the American Arbitration Association. She serves as a neutral in arbitration proceedings and is a sought-after mediator in sophisticated business disputes, complex torts and sensitive employment cases.

The legal profession's oldest peer-review publication, Best Lawyers is widely considered the top guide to U.S. lawyers. The publication conducts a rigorous peer-review survey that includes millions of confidential evaluations by other lawyers. To learn more, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com.

Hankinson LLP, the preeminent civil appellate firm in the Southwest, provides clients with innovative legal insights and judicial perspective in all phases of litigation. The firm's attorneys work with trial teams to develop strategies designed to put a case in the best position before, during and after trial. Dallas-based Hankinson LLP represents national clients, regional companies, governmental bodies and individuals with trial and appellate matters, and offers mediation and arbitration services as well. Learn more about the firm at http://hankinsonlaw.com.

For more information, please contact Rhonda Reddick at 800-559-4534 or [email protected].

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