Christopher Hogan
Founding Partner
713.671.5642
LinkedIn
chogan@hoganthompson.com
Biography
Chris Hogan focuses his litigation practice on resolving complicated disputes for clients, primarily those in the energy industry. Chris has substantial experience in federal court, state court, and arbitration proceedings. He has tried numerous cases as first chair, including jury trials and arbitration final hearings. His practice niches include mineral rights disputes such as pooling and commingling, ownership, and royalty payment issues.
Chris is licensed to practice in Texas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota.
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Texas, Pattern Jury Charges – Oil and Gas Committee (2018-Current)
State Bar of Texas, Council for the Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section (2022-Current)
Houston Bar Association, Energy Law Section Officer (2022-Current)
Pennsylvania Bar Association Shale Energy Law Committee (2020-2022)
Federalist Society
Community Involvement
St. George Orthodox Church, Parish Council member
St. George Orthodox Church, Sunday school teacher
Pro Bono Work
Kids in Need of Defense
Multiple Section Section 1983 pro bono cases, including a remarkable case in which Chris secured punitive damages for his client, against long odds
Honors & Awards
Band 1 Oil and Gas Litigator, Chambers and Partners (Since 2020)
Bloomberg Law “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40” Honoree, 2024
Houston Business Journal “40 under 40” Honoree, 2024
Law360 Rising Star in Energy, 2023
Oil and Gas Investor Forty Under 40 Honoree, 2023
Texas Lawyer Rising Star, 2023
Leading Lawyer, The Legal 500 US guide for Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas, 2023-2024
Included in the 2022-2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® in Commercial Litigation
Benchmark Litigation, 40 & Under (Since 2017)
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers (Since 2022)
Texas Up-and-Coming 100, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers (2018, 2022)
Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers (2013-2021)